Ocean Kayak?

[BigBo]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

I'm also starting to look for a Kayak that I can launch off the beach. Based off the conversations I've had, a Sit-on-top is the way to go for easiest fishing ability.

I'm looking at something like this:
http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/ang..._big_game.html

Johnny, if you're looking at OK SOT's, take a look at the Prowler tridents. Very stable. Much faster than the Big Game. They now make them in 11', 13', and 15'
I have the 15' Trident Angler with rudder that replaced my Liquid Logic Manta Ray 12' (anther nice boat now sold under the Native Manta Ray name).
You'll be surprised to find out how stable a narrower kayak can be vs. getting one of the widest (OK Big Game) available. That Big Game can get cumbersome and pretty darn slow.
Say the word and I'll let you test ride my Trident if you'd like.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by BigBo

Johnny, if you're looking at OK SOT's, take a look at the Prowler tridents. Very stable. Much faster than the Big Game. They now make them in 11', 13', and 15'
I have the 15' Trident Angler with rudder that replaced my Liquid Logic Manta Ray 12' (anther nice boat now sold under the Native Manta Ray name).
You'll be surprised to find out how stable a narrower kayak can be vs. getting one of the widest (OK Big Game) available. That Big Game can get cumbersome and pretty darn slow.
Say the word and I'll let you test ride my Trident if you'd like.

Sincerest appreciation. I might take you up on that offer.

One of my issues is that 1)I'm a smaller guy and 2)a lot of my transportation would be on my car (getting the yak from Mansfield down to Truro or for freshwater trips). Because of the above 2 reasons, I was looking for an 11'-12' yak. I'd love something a little bigger with a bit more stability, but I don't think it's an option.

[BigBo]

Then for those reasons, I think the Big Game is too much boat for you. I think you should consider the Trident 13' or a standard Prowler 13' is a very nice option. A Heritage Redfish is worth a look too. Plenty of other options too.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by BigBo

Then for those reasons, I think the Big Game is too much boat for you. I think you should consider the Trident 13' or a standard Prowler 13' is a very nice option. A Heritage Redfish is worth a look too. Plenty of other options too.

Thanks for the advice. I'll take a look into those. The Big Game was just one that I was looking at. I have a friend who owns a Prowler and loves it; I think it is 13'.

[BigBo]

I just received a flyer for West Marine. They are advertising the Ocean Kayak Scrambler XT Angler Edition for $499
12' Long / 29" wide and 350lb capacity. Should be a decent all around fishing platform.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by BigBo

I just received a flyer for West Marine. They are advertising the Ocean Kayak Scrambler XT Angler Edition for $499
12' Long / 29" wide and 350lb capacity. Should be a decent all around fishing platform.

Thanks for the heads up.

I *really* like the Trident 13. I just need to be sure it will be practical given my circumstances.

[JFigliuolo]

I carried a redfish 14 on a honda CRX... NOT a CRV. It was fine. Don't let your car limit your Kayak choice.