[ARCHIVED THREAD] - OFFICIAL 2017 Kayak Thread (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 3/26/2017 5:02:54 PM EDT
ITT Share stories and experiences, post pics of your yak and gear, or just share pics of where ya been paddlin' 
Beaver Creek just off Waurika Lake: Attached File Freaky Tree  Attached FileYours Truly 
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Saw loads of snakes, just a few I was able to snap lol
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Relevant to my interests. I'm considering getting one for fishing. What are some features/models to look for? And what about putting it on a vehicle to get it out to water? Lifetime Tamarack 120 Got mine at Walmart (I know  ) for $279 and it came with a 2 piece paddle. So far it tracks very straight and is incredibly stable. The reviews speak for themselves I think. Before I found this I was prepared to spend a lot more on a Perception.
As for a vehicle we put J-racks on my dads Tahoe and just slide it up from the rear. or lift it up from the side. In the future I'm building a rack for my pickup bed. |
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I was in Ft. Pierce, Florida last December and got in some kayak fishing.
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I was in Ft. Pierce, Florida last December and got in some kayak fishing. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33281/ftpierce2016-174651.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33281/red20162-174653.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33281/snookdec2016-174654.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33281/jack2016-174655.JPG Good times
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My Vibe Yellowfin that has yet too see water 
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I was in Ft. Pierce, Florida last December and got in some kayak fishing. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33281/ftpierce2016-174651.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33281/red20162-174653.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33281/snookdec2016-174654.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/33281/jack2016-174655.JPG Good times The second fish was an under slot snook and was released unharmed. Number 3 was one of many jacks I caught and released. |
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Wilderness systems commander 120 http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/john_auberry/146EC53A-2044-4F34-AA4E-7619CD6E301C_zpsebfsloo8.jpg |
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Very nice. I have the 140....But I need to see more of that Rover Quoted:
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Wilderness systems commander 120 http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/john_auberry/146EC53A-2044-4F34-AA4E-7619CD6E301C_zpsebfsloo8.jpg  
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From today. Armand Bayou outside of Houston. Caught a handful or blue catfish, saw a bunch of alligators, caught a blue crab, and then one redfish. Brackish water fishing in strange sometimes.
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Just picked one up a couple months back, only been out a few times with the boy, but man I love it!
So much easier than the canoe! I'm keeping the canoe because it's great if you need to haul some cargo, like camping stuff, but the kayak is the cat's ass for a toss it in the back and hit the nearest water for some fishing or exploring!Attached File |
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Mounted a more comfortable seat in it over the winter.
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Wilderness systems commander 120 http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d110/john_auberry/146EC53A-2044-4F34-AA4E-7619CD6E301C_zpsebfsloo8.jpg
I'm going to get into kayaking this year. I assume it works your core? TC |
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Attached File 2015 Hobie Outback been a great yakAttached File |
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Attached File Attached File The first is of the wife on the Hatchie. The second is of our Kayaks. We bought them almost a year ago. Last weekend we were on yellow creek (pickwick) Ms. We had a planned 23 mile paddle on the Hatchie today, have been looking forward to it all week. Then one of my oldest daughter's best friends died in a plane crash with her brother and her parents yesterday. (have a thread about it not trying to hijack ) but cancelling paddle was necessary. The Hatchie is close and we have bee out on it 3-5 times already this year. If it warm and we are off work together... We try and paddle. |
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My experience is pretty limited; I've only just got my own kayak about a 3 weeks ago but this is it Lifetime Tamarack 120 Got mine at Walmart (I know ) for $279 and it came with a 2 piece paddle. So far it tracks very straight and is incredibly stable. The reviews speak for themselves I think. Before I found this I was prepared to spend a lot more on a Perception.
As for a vehicle we put J-racks on my dads Tahoe and just slide it up from the rear. or lift it up from the side. In the future I'm building a rack for my pickup bed.
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Relevant to my interests. I'm considering getting one for fishing. What are some features/models to look for? And what about putting it on a vehicle to get it out to water? |
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Soon...Looking to buy a kayak for myself this season. What would you guys recommend for a beginner kayak that won't break the bank? http://www.kudzucraft.com/web/ There are tons of other resources on how and why to build. |
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I've been kayak fishing for just over a year now. I absolutely love it. I go every chance I get. I have a wilderness Systems ATAK 140. The best advice I can give for anyone getting into kayaking is get one with a comfortable seat. If your butt goes numb and back starts hurting after an hour your much less likely to enjoy the sport. Ive been on the water all day before and my back feels great.
The ATAK is an extremely stable kayak that even my fat butt can stand up and fish easily in. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 at Three Sisters springs. Crystal River, Fl.Attached File |
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Not a yak but I love my little BassHunter. I've caught more fish out of it than my 2 other boats combined!
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I went to Armand Bayou today, in between Houston and Galveston. The alligators were everywhere, probably at least 30 sightings in about 5 hours. One of them even decided to help himself to a blue cat I caught. Overall it was a fun day as always while on my kayak.
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I went to Armand Bayou today, in between Houston and Galveston. The alligators were everywhere, probably at least 30 sightings in about 5 hours. One of them even decided to help himself to a blue cat I caught. Overall it was a fun day as always while on my kayak. A gator stole your fish? Not ok I went kayaking in a field on Saturday. Flooding is fun. |
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I have a lifetime tamarack 20 I got from Big 5 for $120. It's okay, but it doesn't track that well, so it's kind of a slow moving yak.
Just bought an Ascent FS12T last month, it's in storage, we still have ice on our lakes, so it won't see use for a couple months. Will post pics in July. |
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I have a lifetime tamarack 20 I got from Big 5 for $120. It's okay, but it doesn't track that well, so it's kind of a slow moving yak. Just bought an Ascent FS12T last month, it's in storage, we still have ice on our lakes, so it won't see use for a couple months. Will post pics in July. You will be happy with the Ascent FS12T, very nice kayak for the money. |
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I went to Armand Bayou today, in between Houston and Galveston. The alligators were everywhere, probably at least 30 sightings in about 5 hours. One of them even decided to help himself to a blue cat I caught. Overall it was a fun day as always while on my kayak. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/276357/gator-180249.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/276357/gator2-180251.JPG Garage hoist I built last weekend for my Lifetime Tamarack. Attached File |