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NY, USA
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Posted: 5/4/2018 8:44:34 AM EDT
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I bought the catch 100 from Academy
Tested one in the water and they are a great little boat. Like sitting on a sofa paddling. Dog is a little wobble legged thing but she got comfy and settled down after 20 minutes of wondering how she was on top of water without swimming Ruffwear life vest and I got the A/M-24 Deluxe which is like wearing nothing at all. Warming up here in NY and glad I got it. Overall I spent a little over 1500.00 but i got a lot of needless stuff as add ons. Fish finder, portable radio, etc.. I went all in. |
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Posted: 5/4/2018 9:59:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gotyour06:
I bought the catch 100 from Academy Tested one in the water and they are a great little boat. Like sitting on a sofa paddling. Dog is a little wobble legged thing but she got comfy and settled down after 20 minutes of wondering how she was on top of water without swimming Ruffwear life vest and I got the A/M-24 Deluxe which is like wearing nothing at all. Warming up here in NY and glad I got it. Overall I spent a little over 1500.00 but i got a lot of needless stuff as add ons. Fish finder, portable radio, etc.. I went all in. |
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Posted: 5/7/2018 7:33:54 PM EDT
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IN, USA
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Posted: 5/8/2018 2:00:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/8/2018 7:00:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI see two, maybe three Pelicans! It's a miracle that you survived! 
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IN, USA
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Posted: 5/10/2018 6:55:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DodgeDakota]
[#6]
Not mine. They’ll be broken by the end of the season if they keep floating with us.
That perception in the front is one of my boats though. Cost a whopping $100 extra over the base pelican. Money well spent. It’s WAY nicer. |
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Posted: 5/10/2018 9:53:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: weagle]
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I've been going once or twice a week in my Pelican Catch 100 mostly in the Chattahoochee river. I'm actually surprised how well I'm able to move upstream. I knew it would be great in still waters, but it's great in the river as well.
 Trout Fishing Chatahoochee River Pelican Catch 100 Kayak |
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Posted: 5/18/2018 2:57:36 PM EDT
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Opinions on an Old Town Loon 126 angler for fishing and recreation (exercise) ?
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IN, USA
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Posted: 6/5/2018 1:43:32 PM EDT
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If it passes inspection, is a good price, and fits your intended use, go for it.
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jvhuse:
Opinions on an Old Town Loon 126 angler for fishing and recreation (exercise) ? |
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Posted: 6/24/2018 4:06:06 AM EDT
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I'm close to buying my first Kayak. I can't decide which one though. I want one I can put a trolling motor on, so I can either go with a more expensive unit with the mounting plate built in, or a cheaper kayak and just make my own mounting plate.
I'm really liking the looks of the Vibes...but also the WS Ride/Radar too... Here's a great video, but this guy doesn't carry Wilderness systems, Jackson, or a couple others I was interested in:  Top 10 Fishing Kayaks Under $1000 | 2018 Edition |
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Posted: 6/28/2018 9:43:13 AM EDT
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Im looking to get a Nucanoe Frontier 12.
Do they ever go on sale? |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 10:44:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mag162:
Im looking to get a Nucanoe Frontier 12. Do they ever go on sale? |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 11:05:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mercinarysniper: Gotta check with each dealer. I know my buddy had put them on sale earlier this year at his store in southern Jersey.. |
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Posted: 6/29/2018 2:31:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: garanditis]
[#14]
I just pulled the trigger on a Vibe Sea Ghost 130. With the dry storage, installed rudder system, included paddle, and proven stability it was the best for the money in my opinion.
Should be here Thursday, then I'll start rigging her out!  ETA: 550 pound load cap 
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Posted: 7/5/2018 11:02:15 PM EDT
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Wait till you guys see what's coming out new from....... Pelican! It's interesting!
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Posted: 7/5/2018 11:20:04 PM EDT
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I have a Perception Pescador Pro 120 I have yet to put in the water.
I can't really figure out how I want to rig it onto my Runner or how I'll get it off to launch. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 7/6/2018 12:14:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By garanditis:
I just pulled the trigger on a Vibe Sea Ghost 130. With the dry storage, installed rudder system, included paddle, and proven stability it was the best for the money in my opinion. Should be here Thursday, then I'll start rigging her out! ETA: 550 pound load cap |
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Posted: 7/6/2018 12:34:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: VACaver]
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AL, USA
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Posted: 10/9/2018 1:00:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ziarifleman:
I have a Perception Pescador Pro 120 I have yet to put in the water. I can't really figure out how I want to rig it onto my Runner or how I'll get it off to launch. I also carry it roof top on my Nissan Xterra in some situations, like if the terrain to the water is rough. The Xterra has a beefy rack, so loading/unloading is fairly easy. Boat is set parallel with truck. Stern centered with the center of the roof rack. Bow is lifted up until it lays on the rack, then the stern is lifted until the boat sets sideways on the rack. Then align the boat with the truck and tie it down. If the launch area is grass, dirt or sand I just drag the kayak to the launch. If rocky or concrete, like a ramp, I cart it from the truck to the launch with a kayak trolley or, if a partner is with me, we just grab a carry handle and walk it to the launch. |
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Posted: 10/9/2018 8:13:34 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ziarifleman:
I have a Perception Pescador Pro 120 I have yet to put in the water. I can't really figure out how I want to rig it onto my Runner or how I'll get it off to launch. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 11/14/2018 10:26:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Handydave: I trailer mine on a single jet ski trailer I bought on Craigslist. It’s outfitted like heaths and too heavy to load by hand unless you completely unload it.
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Posted: 2/4/2019 10:23:48 AM EDT
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Well, I had planned to buy the new Pelican Catch 130HD with the peddle drive as soon as it came out, but yesterday a used Catch 120 popped up on a local classified at a price too good to pass up. I picked it up and hit the water today.
It hangs a little further out of my old 4Runner, but it is still a cinch to load and unload. I really can't tell much difference in paddling it vs the Catch 100, but the seat sits a few inches higher and I like that. I am still 100 % happy with my Pelican Catch 100, but I wanted a Kayak that would allow me to cover more water on some of the bigger watershed lakes. With that in mind, I think I will install a trolling motor on the Catch 120. I expect most of my fishing will still be from the smaller c100. A general observation from a couple of years of continuous Kayak shopping: Fishing kayaks from all manufacturers are going up in features/design and coming down in price. 
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Posted: 2/4/2019 10:28:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Handydave:
I trailer mine on a single jet ski trailer I bought on Craigslist. It’s outfitted like heaths and too heavy to load by hand unless you completely unload it. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Handydave:
Originally Posted By ziarifleman:
I have a Perception Pescador Pro 120 I have yet to put in the water. I can't really figure out how I want to rig it onto my Runner or how I'll get it off to launch. 
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Posted: 2/7/2019 8:55:21 AM EDT
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It won’t be long before I grab a couple sit on tops for my son and I, but was curious as to the benefit of the raised/variable height seats. I know when I bought my sit in WS, the lower seat made paddling more comfortable and helped with stability. What does the higher seat on the fishing style sit on tops actually do? Make casting easier?
Stability doesn’t really seem to be an issue with as wide as the sit on tops are. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/7/2019 9:17:22 AM EDT
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Hobie Outback owner here... Advice given elsewhere in this thread on "try before you buy" is completely accurate. Not only should you go to a demo day at a local kayak/sup shop, but once you zero in on what you think you like, see if they offer a 4 hour tour or fishing trip. I fish saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, and some flats. There's no way that I could do it effectively while still paddling a kayak. Pedal-drive is a game changer. I caught more fish last year than my friends with powerboats and without all of the bullshit.
Originally I was car-topping the kayak, but opted for a trailer setup instead which enables me to have a fully rigged & ready boat. Above all things, wear your PFD. |
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Posted: 2/7/2019 9:18:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mchgnxj24:
It won’t be long before I grab a couple sit on tops for my son and I, but was curious as to the benefit of the raised/variable height seats. I know when I bought my sit in WS, the lower seat made paddling more comfortable and helped with stability. What does the higher seat on the fishing style sit on tops actually do? Make casting easier? Stability doesn’t really seem to be an issue with as wide as the sit on tops are. |
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Posted: 2/7/2019 4:47:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mchgnxj24:
It won’t be long before I grab a couple sit on tops for my son and I, but was curious as to the benefit of the raised/variable height seats. I know when I bought my sit in WS, the lower seat made paddling more comfortable and helped with stability. What does the higher seat on the fishing style sit on tops actually do? Make casting easier? Stability doesn’t really seem to be an issue with as wide as the sit on tops are. Secondary for me is the raised seat makes casting easier as well as seeing structure/fish in the water. |
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Posted: 2/9/2019 2:15:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rgaper:
Hobie Outback owner here... Advice given elsewhere in this thread on "try before you buy" is completely accurate. Not only should you go to a demo day at a local kayak/sup shop, but once you zero in on what you think you like, see if they offer a 4 hour tour or fishing trip. I fish saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, and some flats. There's no way that I could do it effectively while still paddling a kayak. Pedal-drive is a game changer. I caught more fish last year than my friends with powerboats and without all of the bullshit. Originally I was car-topping the kayak, but opted for a trailer setup instead which enables me to have a fully rigged & ready boat. Above all things, wear your PFD. Where are you fishing? I'm in SEPA and fish "saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, flats, etc...." |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 2/9/2019 3:56:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mercinarysniper:
@rgaper Where are you fishing? I'm in SEPA and fish "saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, flats, etc...." Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mercinarysniper:
Originally Posted By rgaper:
Hobie Outback owner here... Advice given elsewhere in this thread on "try before you buy" is completely accurate. Not only should you go to a demo day at a local kayak/sup shop, but once you zero in on what you think you like, see if they offer a 4 hour tour or fishing trip. I fish saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, and some flats. There's no way that I could do it effectively while still paddling a kayak. Pedal-drive is a game changer. I caught more fish last year than my friends with powerboats and without all of the bullshit. Originally I was car-topping the kayak, but opted for a trailer setup instead which enables me to have a fully rigged & ready boat. Above all things, wear your PFD. Where are you fishing? I'm in SEPA and fish "saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, flats, etc...." I'm in Chester County. I fish the Susquehanna Flats in MD, around Lewes in DE, and behind Stone Harbor in NJ. |
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Posted: 2/10/2019 12:32:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rgaper:
@mercinarysniper I'm in Chester County. I fish the Susquehanna Flats in MD, around Lewes in DE, and behind Stone Harbor in NJ. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rgaper:
Originally Posted By mercinarysniper:
Originally Posted By rgaper:
Hobie Outback owner here... Advice given elsewhere in this thread on "try before you buy" is completely accurate. Not only should you go to a demo day at a local kayak/sup shop, but once you zero in on what you think you like, see if they offer a 4 hour tour or fishing trip. I fish saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, and some flats. There's no way that I could do it effectively while still paddling a kayak. Pedal-drive is a game changer. I caught more fish last year than my friends with powerboats and without all of the bullshit. Originally I was car-topping the kayak, but opted for a trailer setup instead which enables me to have a fully rigged & ready boat. Above all things, wear your PFD. Where are you fishing? I'm in SEPA and fish "saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, flats, etc...." I'm in Chester County. I fish the Susquehanna Flats in MD, around Lewes in DE, and behind Stone Harbor in NJ. Interesting... I too fish Stone Harbor... shoot me a PM. Your inbox is full |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 2/14/2019 9:05:23 PM EDT
[#31]
Vibe Sea Ghost 130 here. Very nice boat.
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NH, USA
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Posted: 2/15/2019 9:34:21 PM EDT
[#32]
I got a 10’ Lifetime Fisherman from Sports Authority when they went out of business. Best $125 I’ve ever spent.
It’s sit on top style, very light to carry and I was able to easily setup my Helix 5. Tons of fun. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 5:30:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mchgnxj24:
It won’t be long before I grab a couple sit on tops for my son and I, but was curious as to the benefit of the raised/variable height seats. I know when I bought my sit in WS, the lower seat made paddling more comfortable and helped with stability. What does the higher seat on the fishing style sit on tops actually do? Make casting easier? Stability doesn’t really seem to be an issue with as wide as the sit on tops are. |
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AL, USA
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Posted: 2/26/2019 5:39:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rgaper:
Hobie Outback owner here... Advice given elsewhere in this thread on "try before you buy" is completely accurate. Not only should you go to a demo day at a local kayak/sup shop, but once you zero in on what you think you like, see if they offer a 4 hour tour or fishing trip. I fish saltwater creeks, tidal rivers, and some flats. There's no way that I could do it effectively while still paddling a kayak. Pedal-drive is a game changer. I caught more fish last year than my friends with powerboats and without all of the bullshit. Originally I was car-topping the kayak, but opted for a trailer setup instead which enables me to have a fully rigged & ready boat. Above all things, wear your PFD. |
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Posted: 3/3/2019 11:26:27 AM EDT
[Last Edit: mchgnxj24]
[#35]
Originally Posted By Flysc: The most stable and comfortable boat I own is an Ascend sit in. Ascend puts really nice raised chairs in all their chaired boats, sit in or sit on tops. That being said, my favorite kayak is my Perception Pescador Pro 120 sit on top. I chose that boat because a sit on top is more suited for my favorite kind of bass fishing....creeks. In in my research and demos of various SOT's, I came down to two choices, the Pescador and the Seaghost 12'. Both were similarly priced, too. I ended up choosing the Pescador because the chair sat a good bit lower than all the other SOT's I'd tried, including the Seaghost and all the Jacksons and Ascends. It has a low center of gravity and still keeps my tail from sitting soggy all day like in non-chaired boat. The Pescador Pro models likely have the only chaired SOT's with that low a center of gravity. In my creek fishing, one of my favorite methods of fishing is parking on shoals, rocks and logs. I just throw one leg to stall on a jutting rock or log and both feet down to stall in a shallow shoal. That is a lot harder and more uncomfortable in a sit in. It is also harder to do in a SOT that has a really high chair. Those are more geared to folks who like to get up and stand on their kayaks. I seldom do that in my fishing, in a creek or a lake. Originally Posted By Flysc: I always poo-poo'd Hobie folks as having more money than cents until last year during a state tourney I was in. One of the members took his tank, a Pro Angler, with a Mirage drive. I quickly discovered that the Mirage is a genius design. He put that thing through some class 2 rapids and when we'd hit flat water stretches, I could not keep pace with him and I have a decently fast paddle boat. I can imagine that drive is something else pushing a lighter boat like an Outback. I think if I ever go to a more expensive kayak, it will be an Outback with a Mirage. I will have to demo one first. Edit: multi-quote failure. |
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Posted: 3/3/2019 10:42:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mchgnxj24: I also want to check out the new Pelican catch. I’m not sold on the Ram-X material, but I do like their pedal system that is similar to Hobie. Edit: multi-quote failure. |
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Posted: 3/15/2019 1:47:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Gunslinger808]
[#37]
Just picked this one up. a Perception Pescador with Pilot drive.
Price was right, and I had been looking for a pedal boat...  Attached File Attached FileMy wife who likes to paddle will take over my Ascend FS12T, now she gets to fidget with the fish finder. 
Giving my boy the Ocean. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:58:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: tooly]
[#38]
Any thoughts on the old town predator xl?
Its for bass fishing. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 9:33:45 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tooly:
Any thoughts on the old town predator xl? Its for bass fishing. Local dealer is very high on the Old Town pedal kayaks, he has switched over to a new yak called the Top Water. It's 10' I believe, definitely shorter but has the same pedal drive as the Predator. Best of the bicycle type pedal drives, engineered by Minn Kota. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 6:17:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tooly:
Any thoughts on the old town predator xl? Its for bass fishing. |
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Posted: 3/18/2019 11:25:17 PM EDT
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Thanks guys.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/28/2019 4:02:37 PM EDT
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Within the next week or two I will be picking up a new yak. If I go paddle I'm looking at the 3 Waters Big Fish 120 or the Feel Free Lure 11.5 (because it can be upgrade to pedal later)
If I opt to drop the cash and get a pedal drive I'm looking at the Native Titan 12.5, the Hobie Outback, or the Lure 11.5 or maybe the 13.5 |
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Posted: 3/28/2019 11:59:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By s1rGr1nG0:
Within the next week or two I will be picking up a new yak. If I go paddle I'm looking at the 3 Waters Big Fish 120 or the Feel Free Lure 11.5 (because it can be upgrade to pedal later) If I opt to drop the cash and get a pedal drive I'm looking at the Native Titan 12.5, the Hobie Outback, or the Lure 11.5 or maybe the 13.5 |
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Posted: 3/29/2019 9:21:11 PM EDT
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Any recommendations for a VHF radio?
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FM, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2019 5:23:51 PM EDT
[#45]
Pedal drive sound great, except for the boat weight. My boat weighs 60# in stock trim, probably 70# with the cargo deck. I love that it is easily handled on solo trips.
BTW, anyone doing LED lights on their yaks? Drew up a schematic and looked at parts on Amazon this week. $150 or so could do a system with white flood light, markers, interior and IR flood. May be my next project... |
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Posted: 3/30/2019 5:43:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1ipschoser:
Pedal drive sound great, except for the boat weight. My boat weighs 60# in stock trim, probably 70# with the cargo deck. I love that it is easily handled on solo trips. BTW, anyone doing LED lights on their yaks? Drew up a schematic and looked at parts on Amazon this week. $150 or so could do a system with white flood light, markers, interior and IR flood. May be my next project... Already have a battery for my Garmin Striker, so it has power. |
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FM, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2019 6:33:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 1ipschoser]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ziarifleman:
I'd like to put lights on my kayak. Already have a battery for my Garmin Striker, so it has power. A friend and I recently did a night paddle to a remote camp site. The lights would be great if someone in a bass boat came charging down the river... The night paddle was awesome. Have also done it with NODS. Fun adventures! |
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Posted: 3/30/2019 6:47:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1ipschoser: Sounds like an easy mod since you have power. Search "marine LED lights" on Amazon. A friend and I recently did a night paddle to a remote camp site. The lights would be great if someone in a bass boat came charging down the river... The night paddle was awesome. Have also done it with NODS. Fun adventures!
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Posted: 3/30/2019 8:09:14 PM EDT
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I am picking up a Hobie Outback on Monday.
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FM, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2019 8:18:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Warhawk:
I am picking up a Hobie Outback on Monday. |
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