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After consulting a few BFT'ers on Kayak's, I decided to finally get one for myself.
With a brand new rod, as well as a brand new reel....
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I decided to take the new Kayak to.....
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Little Dell.
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Armed with just a single kastmaster, and just under an hour of day light left.....I was able to get into plenty of these guys.
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Decided to name the new boat.....[#0000ff] The Blue Pelican[/#0000ff].
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Congrats, ET. But that's actually more of a white-water/recreational kayak than a fishing kayak. It'll float, and it'll get you away from shore, but it's not as well equipped or designed for fishing as other craft.
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[quote RockyRaab]Congrats, ET. But that's actually more of a white-water/recreational kayak than a fishing kayak. It'll float, and it'll get you away from shore, but it's not as well equipped or designed for fishing as other craft.[/quote]
[crazy]Oh boy, guess I ought to return it then[crazy]
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Don't listen to them ETD, you'd be surprised what you can do with a small kayak... I've caught some monsters outta mine.
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[quote YakPaddler]Don't listen to them ETD, you'd be surprised what you can do with a small kayak... I've caught some monsters outta mine.[/quote]
Nice set up you got there!
I have fished from a pontoon as well as a float tube for many years. All it took was one short fishing trip on a Kayak........and this fisherman APPROVED!
I am going to return it....to the water that is[  ]
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+1, first that is not a white water kayak unless you want to die. Second a light weight easy to handle 10 ft recreational kayak is a inexpensive and great way to get into kayak fishing without spending much. I've fished out of at least a dozen kayaks and wouldn't hesitate to use that on many of our waters. Unless you're really into it you don't need to spend $1000- $2500 on a fishing kayak. Many are really nice but they tend to be extremely heavy.
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Not trying to be a hater but there is some validity in the above's post.
Kayaks are awesome, thats the bottom line. If you could take it back, I would.
For fishing a sit-on-top is much more appropriate. I made the same mistake as you, I bought a Wilderness Systems Pamlico 120. I ended up giving it to my father. I then bought a Ocean Kayak Trident 13 (SWEET ride) and then a Hobie Revo 13 (SWEETER ride). For here, based on what I have seen, I would recommend a Tarpon 120 or 100 (wilderness systems) or a trident.
The positives of having a sit-on-top are monumental. You can sit on it sideways and fish, you can recover if you were to flip (which you will if you do it long enough), you can store more gear, you can go in WAY rougher water, and if you are really talented you can stand and fish. Not to mention getting in and out is easier.
I have had both of my kayaks in over 7 feet swells as well as nasty rapids. Neither could I have did in a sit-inside. I went out and paddled about 4 miles day before yesterday on Utah Lake, on the way back the wind kicked up and I was taking two foot chop in my lap... No big deal in the trident, but for you, without a skirt, that can spell disaster.
I have going on 10 years experience paddling in the ocean, bays, and also rough rivers like the New River and the James of Virginia. If you have any questions about anything let me know.
Kayaking is huge on the east coast, glad to see it has captured another out here in the west!
Congrats regardless!
Britt
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ETDT congrats I'd been wondering where you were off to. Have fun with your new ride, looks like it will serve you well. Later J
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Wow I love that picture of the smallie. How did you get that nice of a photo? Well done. J
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I'll retract the "white water" portion of my post, but will agree wholeheartedly with the comments about sit-on versus Sit-IN kayaks for fishing.
A designed-for-fishing kayak doesn't have to cost several thousand dollars. You can get a decent introductory fishing kayak from Lifetime Products for a few hundred. Self-draining, rod holders, extra storage, and more features included. Their outlet store just off I-15 in Riverdale often has seconds, as does the BDO Outlet store. The new 2nd Tracks outdoor consignment store at 12th and Harrison (Ogden) has a couple kayaks as well.
When/if you get into it, post on the kayaks forum on the main BFT board. That forum deserves more traffic.
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If your going to use a "sit in" Kayak at the very least id recommend a handhelp bilg pump
[url "http://www.scotty.com/boating-supplies-equipment/pumps.htm"]http://www.scotty.com/boating-supplies-equipment/pumps.htm[/url]
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First off not everyone needs a kayak for 7 ft swells and he didn't ask about Utah Lake let alone a rough river or ocean fishing thousands of miles away. I like sit on tops for many of the reasons stated but don't use one in Utah simply because I'm usually in cold water trout fishing. I've flipped a kayak exactly once in over 25 years of kayaking- it was a sit on top and I was chasing fish in breaking surf and lost track off the breaking waves while casting. Not going to drive 3000 miles with my sit in kayak to fish Florida ever. I borrow from family or rent on those trips. Most kayaks purchased don't get the use many think they will and no kayak is idea for all conditions. Tarpon 100-120 Angler Kayaks are going to be 20-30 lbs more. A real hassle if you're putting on top of your car by yourself all the time for the short trip to Little Dell. And then if you actually drive to the ocean with it it's certainly doable but a bit of a compromise with tracking compared to say a Tarpon 140 Angler anyways.
Don't get me wrong for warm water and ocean sit on tops are nice. I'd probable get a Hobie Mirage if that was my primary fishing waters. That'll wait until I move from Utah.
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Got to say, I am a little jealous[ ] I want to float the Jordan, specially with sonar to see where thee pools are[cool] And that boat could be fun.
I say, you own it, make it work. I am seriously looking at a SUP now though.
The reel looks awesome!
See you on the water as you go flying by[  ]
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Is it still a Hike to the water at Lil' Dell?
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A T-100 weighs 52lbs.... not to hard to get on top the car unless your old or very weak. That is a mere 12lbs extra for added safety and functionality.
I have to disagree with you man. SOT's are better for cold water! That is why they make scupper plugs. If you are going to fish true "cold water" you should have a dry suit or dry-top + waders at the least whether you are in a SOT or SINK. Ultimately, if you take a swim in frigid waters your chances of survival are FAR greater if you're on a SOT because of your ability to self rescue.
I never said he was going to be fishing in the ocean now did I? But if he bought a yak he may some day want to fish Willard (which I was told can have steep 4 foot chop if the weather turns nasty), or Utah Lake, or Powell. Any big lake can turn nasty in a heartbeat. You can say watch the weather, but mother nature can always change her mind. I am just trying to save someone the hassles in which I endured.
I have helped rescue 3 kayakers, two of which were in SINKs where they shouldn't of been (open water similar to Utah's big lakes).
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Yup. SOT all the way for fishing in Utah.
My Hobie Pro Angler 14 weighs 100 pounds empty and I have no problems getting on or off my Durango's roof. It's a lot more than I'd recommend as somebody else's first kayak (although it was mine) both expense and size-wise. But it's an amazing craft.
For about a fourth the cost of a PA you can get one of these:
http://store.lifetime.com/products/blt/k...fault.aspx
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This will be my next boat...seriously
http://youtu.be/4Rz07wC480w
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Very interesting. A lot less storage space than a kayak, and I'd hate to trod on a rod that's lashed down on the deck - but for a minimalist angler, it's an eyebrow-raiser.
Ya can't fool me, FG: you just like being on top!
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Oh my goodness, these things are like 11' to 15' long, with D rings all over them, storage would not be a problem to me. A few glue on rod holders and I would be in Heaven
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That things awesome!! Is it inflatable I missed that part?
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