Michael Bartgis
In 2008, I relocated to the Virginia/Maryland region right after completing college. To my delight, I stumbled upon a thriving urban and bay fishing scene in the area. Initially, I spent a few months fishing from the shores, but it didn’t take long for me to take the plunge and invest in a kayak. The […]
Richard Toepfer
I enjoy fishing both saltwater and freshwater from my Hobie kayaks. I’m entering my third year as part of the Hobie team, and I have a fantastic working relationship with my local dealer, Ramsey Outdoor. At the moment, I’m the proud owner of a Hobie Lynx and a recently acquired Hobie Pro Angler 14 – […]
John Hostalka
I’m a versatile kayak angler known among my friends as “Fishstalka.” My passion lies in pursuing a wide range of fish species, from Redfish in the salt marshes to snakehead amidst the lily pads, and even King Mackerel in offshore waters. While I primarily fish extensively in the Chesapeake Bay region, I’ve also embarked on […]
Nick Audi
I hail from Northeastern PA, just south of Scranton and my kayak fishing journey began in 2017. However, it wasn’t until 2020 that I delved into kayak fishing tournaments, thanks to a friend who introduced me to the Hobie Bass Open Series on the Susquehanna River. Given that the Susquehanna River practically flows in my […]
Elliot Thomas
Residing in Connecticut and boasting fishing licenses in four other states, I cast my line in pursuit of a variety of species, including Striped Bass, Bluefish, Crappie, and Bowfin. My primary passion revolves around hunting down colossal Striped Bass in shallow waters, and I am also the proud owner of 247 Lures, where I craft […]
Dean Lokey
I'm a avid kayak fisherman. My passion started in the late 90s touring my friends and father around the local waterways. Then I caught my first fish from a kayak. It was then my true love for the water, and kayak fishing would take me to where I am today. I've been on the Hobie […]
David Inscore
An art school graduate and a 28-year veteran in the video game industry. During much of that time he’s served as Art Director and Creative Director on several successful game franchises. When not in front of a PC making video games you can find him fishing atop a Hobie kayak. Dave’s kayak fishing photography has […]
Josh Rayner
Owner and kayak fishing guide at CT Fish Nerd, based in south central Connecticut. My favorite species to target from my Hobie Outback are Striped Bass, False Albacore, Tautog, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Crappie. 15 years of kayak fishing experience on both fresh and saltwater, 6 of those years spent in a Hobie. I’m […]
Corey Pelletier
I’m a passionate kayak angler who dedicates much of the warm season to paddling my Hobie along the shorelines of Connecticut and Rhode Island in New England. During the summer, I often find myself on the water after sunset, chasing large striped bass. While targeting striped bass is my top choice, I also enjoy bottom […]
Grant Alvis
For more than 12 years, I’ve been an avid angler, casting my lines from Hobie Kayaks. Residing in Virginia has granted me the privilege of pursuing a diverse range of freshwater and saltwater species. Notably, I’ve achieved a rare distinction in my state’s fishing history by attaining level four Freshwater Master Angler status, with trophy […]