So I've said on here before I don't like paddling and fishing, especially in the river and IC waterway and creeks during tidal change, or anywhere there is current. I tried one of these, it changed my mind about a kayak for fishing it handled so well, and was crazy stable. Ended up buying this beast of a yak.
13'2 long
36" wide.
The cart is a must. Hull is 96lbs and drive is 21lbs. Plenty of room for tackle, little storage places everywhere. Room for a big fish bag or even a standard size yeti / cooler. The drive is spring assisted, and you can pop it up with the turn of a knob. Very simple and easy. I'll have this in the water next week and will report back. In the meantime I'm going to mount two rod holders and a fish finder. Already has two places for hummingbird transducers built in, being Old Town is owned by the same company. The Drive feels smooth out the water. I hope it lasts, as this thing wasn't cheap by kayak standards. Minn Kota is also part of the same company and they had a hand in helping design it from what I've watched in reviews.
Can't wait to get this in the water. Come down and teach me a thing or two @Burt Gummer or you other yak fishermen.
Oh I've got to find a long enough paddle, the one I have isn't long enough for this high seat and wide kayak. I'm tempted to use a canoe paddle just for launching in shallows LOL
13'2 long
36" wide.
The cart is a must. Hull is 96lbs and drive is 21lbs. Plenty of room for tackle, little storage places everywhere. Room for a big fish bag or even a standard size yeti / cooler. The drive is spring assisted, and you can pop it up with the turn of a knob. Very simple and easy. I'll have this in the water next week and will report back. In the meantime I'm going to mount two rod holders and a fish finder. Already has two places for hummingbird transducers built in, being Old Town is owned by the same company. The Drive feels smooth out the water. I hope it lasts, as this thing wasn't cheap by kayak standards. Minn Kota is also part of the same company and they had a hand in helping design it from what I've watched in reviews.
Can't wait to get this in the water. Come down and teach me a thing or two @Burt Gummer or you other yak fishermen.
Oh I've got to find a long enough paddle, the one I have isn't long enough for this high seat and wide kayak. I'm tempted to use a canoe paddle just for launching in shallows LOL
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