bass yaks with TROLLING MOTOR!

[wahlie]

I saw these guys at the hartford show as well. I think they were called bassyaks or something like that. they are located near the casinos in Ct. sounds like a pretty good idea. I Think they want about 6 bills to rig your yak with their trolling motor. The guy I spoke with at the show was really nice and very informative. Surre would make trolling easier.

[NIGHT STRIKES]

Another great thing about having a trolling motor is the time it cuts in half going from point A to point B.. I know they are not a real kayak and to tell you the truth I can care less about the exercise aspect of kayak fishing.. If I only have a tide to fish then I want to spend as much of that time with a lure in the water at as many places I can find.. Alot of times we just use them as a mode of transportation during the darkest of night to get to one sod bank or sedge island or another then we walk and stalk the points and tidal creeks.. If you are familiar with South Jersey you will know what I mean along the Inter-coastal-waterway...

[striperman36]

Its a good debate up here in NE, would I enjoy my limited fishing time more if i had a yak outfitted.
In amongst the gunkholes all around this around sounds tempting.
But if its too snotty for a boat would it be any better for a yak?

[KayakFishingMag]

The Electric Kayak Revolution is coming, we have a featured article coming out tomorrow about the Electric Revolution

BassYaks is certainly leading the way

Kayak Fishing Magazine sent BassYaks a Malibu X-13 to be rigged with a trolling motor setup

we can't wait to get it in the water.

You do have to be careful with how far you go, if you got motor problems you will have to paddle home. My fear is that people will get electric kayaks get themselves into trouble and not be able to get themselves back to the car.

just some food for thought

[NIGHT STRIKES]

Originally Posted by KayakFishingMag

You do have to be careful with how far you go, if you got motor problems you will have to paddle home. My fear is that people will get electric kayaks get themselves into trouble and not be able to get themselves back to the car.

just some food for thought

Good Point,, you have to use common sense and know your limits..
We actually outfitted our second seat so we can carry a extra battery because we have been out where we ran out of power in the past...

[GBOUTDOORS]

BASSYAKS.COM Just saw these guys at the RI show and placed an order for my tarpon 140 angler. I tried trolling last season but was not for me but now with this rig I will be trolling the Westport river soon.

[Mr. Sandman]

There was a guy at th show who had a prototype yak with a custome trolling motor mounted in the center and it tilted up. Wide flat stern too...can't recall what it was called.

[NIGHT STRIKES]

Originally Posted by GBOUTDOORS

BASSYAKS.COM Just saw these guys at the RI show and placed an order for my tarpon 140 angler. I tried trolling last season but was not for me but now with this rig I will be trolling the Westport river soon.

They sure do look like a awesome fishing machine,,I really liked the remote control trolling motor system which I don't have on my rig but can only imagine how much easier it would be to navigate and it actually reduces the strain on your battery thus giving you extra juice with that type of system.. Specs were real close to my Ambush at 600lb capacity and 80 something pounds heavy.. You still really need to trailer it depending you what you drive...

Good Luck on the Wesport River..

[NIGHT STRIKES]

Originally Posted by striperman36

But if its too snotty for a boat would it be any better for a yak?

In most cases not, and maybe even more so especially when water temps are running cold.. Not worth it one bit taking a chance..

Very rarely do I even attempt it when its blowing and I can only think on one particuilar instance where it becomes an advantage for me to fish in those conditions..