Imagine you're flyfishing on one of the many high alpine lakes in Utah's Uinta Mountains.  You're in a canoe and you spot a hatch a few hundred yards away.  You paddle as fast as possible to a spot near where they're rising, backstroke to slow, stow the paddle, fumble for your rod.  Too late!  They're gone!  Or you're trying your hand at nature photography looking to shoot beaver, muskrat or possibly waterfowl while canoeing on the Bear River.  Over there!  A magnificent Osprey!  But to get a good shot with the lens you're using, you've got to get a lot closer.  Quietly as possible, you paddle to get near for your shot.  Closer, closer, stow the paddle reach for the camera, drop the lens cap in the bottom of the canoe.  Ting!  He hears it.  Adios.

Next time try sneaking up with a Hobie Cat Mirage Outback SUV, the kayak you propel with your feet!  With Hobie's MirageSystem you pedal, kinda like an exercise stepper, to drive two underwater flippers.  Sneak up on whatever you want to sneak up on with your hands free of a paddle.  Keep that flyrod or camera at the ready, in your mitts where it should be.  Besides being quiet, fast and highly maneuverable, the Outback SUV is loaded with standard features any angler or photographer will appreciate.  Things like four molded-in rod holders, two gear storage hatches and a large on-deck cargo area with bungee tie downs.  For comfort, an adjustable high back seat with fanny pack for your beverage.  Finally, if you're at all concerned about protection for your expensive photo gear, there's no dripping from a paddle.  For the serious flyfisher or photographer, it's the Mirage Outback SUV.  Look, Ma.  No hands!  To see and demo a Mirage Outback, see Sidsports in Salt Lake City. www.sidsports.com