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Old 07-22-2006, 12:24 PM   #2
Sweetwater
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Originally Posted by spinncognito
OK, I have been reading about and researching kayak fishing for a long time with the hopes of eventually buying a fishing yak. Finally got into kayak for the first time this past week and now my interest has some substance. Went on the Gilligan Tour outta ERBA in Essex and although my arms are a bit sore, it was a great experience. To be sliding quietly over a sand bar in just a few inches of water was incredible! Even though it was a sit-in yak, I finally got the "feel" for being "ON" the water and now I cannot wait to get into a fishing SOT. It will likely be next season after I save up the $$$ to do it right.


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Spin, I just purchased an Ocean Kayak Prowler 15 Angler. I've only fished it a couple of times but it has been a great way to fish. I strongly recommend this yak if you want a SOT. The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 14 was also highly considered. Now I just have to get my GPS/Sonar rigged up.

The OK tracks very straight and takes the chop nicely and seems to be pretty dry for a SOT. At 55 lbs its a bit heavy to get on my truck which is fairly high on the cap. But otherwise a great boat.

Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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