*Welcome to The Outback Angler, the "unofficial" website for Fishing In The Northwest
that was inspired by people who enjoy the Outback Angler broadcasts.

The Outback Angler means different things to different people. Searching GOOGLE for Outback Angler we found 111,00 returns! Here in the Northwest, Hobart Manns is known by many in the Northwest as The Outback Angler. Hobart Manns, demonstrates his shortcut methods of camp cooking at shows, outdoor events and dealer special promotions. The Outback Angler is a featured presenter at Outdoor Shows and Sport Shows throughout the West. He will also share with you information on the Subaru Outback’s ability to be used as a tow vehicle under the toughest of conditions from Oregon to the hard-to-reach areas of British Columbia.

For the past 20 years Hobart Manns has been host of the Fishing & Outdoors and The Outback Angler Hour radio program which air on KPAM AM 860, Portland, Oregon. “Just a Cast a Way” by Hobart has been a featured column in each issue of the Freshwater News, a Northwest Publication for 17 years. Freelance articles by Hobart appear in Northwest Steelheader, Fishing & Tackle Trade News, and elsewhere.

The Outback Angler is a guest and speaker at Sport and Fishing Shows and numerous outdoor clubs or groups. Hobart has been a staffer on a dozen major companies where his observations on the field of products are invited. The Outback Angler is involved in numerous T.V. outdoor programs as a guest or fishing consultant. He was also the fishing advisor for the movie “Valley of Light”.

Thanks to the Subaru Northwest Region Website for this information
You can listen to The Outback Angler Radio Show on KPAM 860 in Troutdale, Oregon.

  • KPAM 860 Troutdale, OR

  • Host: Hobart Manns

    He is an avid antique tackle and lure collector and fishing expert on the "Northwest Outdoors" TV show. Saturdays on Hot Talk 1080, Hobart helps you find the best fishing holes in the Pacific Northwest. It's the ONLY live, LOCAL, program devoted to fishing in Oregon and the Northwest.

NOTICE: The information contained in this Site is for general guidance on matters of interest only. This website is not associated with, affiliated with or part of KPAM 860 Talk Radio or Hobart Manns or any of their interests or businesses or sponsors. This website is a production of the fan base and listeners of the radio show but is not endorsed by or produced by or affiliated with KPAM Talk Radio, Hobart Manns or any of their respective business interests, properties or sponsors. Neither Hobart Manns or KPAM Talk Radio are involved in the production of this website and all of the content is provided by fans and loyal listeners of the radio show and visitors to this website.

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