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Got a Hobie fishing kayak like an Outback, a Pro Angler 14, or an Oasis? They’re all great kayaks, powered by the game-changing MirageDrive pedal-drive unit, and some are even configurable with an optional mast and sail kit, expanding their power and utility.

But are there ways you can make these stock Hobie kayaks better? Definitely - especially with some of the Hobie fishing accessories mentioned here.

RAM Rod Holders

Probably the most directly useful Hobie fishing accessories that will be covered in this list, RAM Rod Holders don’t just give you a place to store your rod when you need your hands for something else - they also enable trolling.

If you need to canvas a lot of water quickly, trolling is often the best way to do it, but doing so you need free hands to control the vessel - and a sure mount to secure the rod and ensure a solid hookset. Rod holders like these are just the ticket.

Check out the RAM Tube 2008 Holders and RAM Rod 2000 Holders we sell here. The latter are adjustable, making them perfect for trolling.

Horizontal Rod Holder Kits

Securely storing your rods, horizontally, at least, on a fishing kayak has got to be one of the most frustrating aspects of fishing.

Let us ask you a question (we won’t tell, but no need to answer anyway). Have you ever lost a rod tip because your kayak drifted into a seawall or a tree?

The solution is here: horizontal rod holder kits from Hobie, that not only keep your rod in place but protect the tips from incidental contact.

Hatch Buckets

Simple and straightforward, these hatch buckets are excellent Hobie fishing accessories, albeit without bells and whistles.

We all have gear we need to lug along. Tape measures, pliers, tackle boxes, bait knives, scales, you name it.

Letting it loose in the bottom of the yak is the fastest way to lose it. At least with one of these convenient hatch buckets, you’ll be slightly more organized.

RAM Ball Track Mounts

Affordable but highly effective, these RAM Ball Track Mounts rank high on the list of Hobie fishing accessories. Plus, they’re not only compatible with RAM Tough-Track mounts, but with Hobie’s H-Track mounts, along with many other common kayak rail systems.

The thing about these is they unlock the versatility of your Hobie kayak’s gear track systems. Far too many anglers don’t take advantage of these gear tracks but they are indispensable whenever you want to mount electronics, a tackle tray, a rod holder - even just a place to store your drink.

Map Pockets

Like hatch buckets, map pockets rank pretty low on the list in terms of cool factor, but let’s get one thing straight here.

No matter how exciting electronics are; no matter how seductive smartphone trackers and fish finders may seem, you should never, never, be on unfamiliar water without a chart. Truth be told, you shouldn’t even be on water you do know without a chart.

And that’s why this is a valuable Hobie fishing accessory. Also they resist getting hooked, which is a great thing when you’re on the water.

Anchor Trolley Kits

If you need to hold your position in open water, or on moving water, well, you need an anchor. And these anchor trolley kits make it a snap to secure an anchor - or a stakeout pole or a drift chute - whatever you use.

Simplify anchor management with one of these and change the way you think about kayak fishing.

MirageDrive Kayak Leash

This might not be a fishing accessory, but don’t hit the water in your MirageDrive Hobie without an MD kayak leash.

The thing about the Hobie MirageDrive is that they are super advanced. That is, to the point that they are designed to be easily removable for transportation or storage.

This is a double-edged sword. By no means do you want your MirageDrive to come loose and be lost to the depths. Make no mistake about it. That can happen.

It’s not as likely with one of these MirageDrive Kayak Leash Kits, though, which will secure your MD even if you lose it so it can be retrieved - so you’re never up a creek with a ‘pedal.’

Hobie Plug-in Carts

Last but not least, we have to call your attention to Hobie Plug-in Carts. Why? Because they are built like rocks, with a welded steel frame, and the two steel bars fit right through your yak’s scuppers, so there’s no way for the thing to roll or topple off while you’re carting it.

And, since Hobie fishing kayaks are a bit heavy, moving one with a cart is simply the way to go.

Get These and Other Hobie Fishing Accessories Here

Want to see more fishing kayak accessories where these came from? Take a look through our collection via the previous link and see what appeals to you. We have many more than these.

Tight lines and be safe out there!