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Instead of a Yak, I Bought a Sea Eagle Foldcat, and I'm Very Impressed
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:05 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:05 am
After deciding I wanted to buy something to fish "on the water," I ultimately bought one of these about a month ago.
I decided against a traditional boat partially due to cost, but mostly due to storage of a boat/trailer. I nearly opted for a nice kayak, but I knew I wanted to be able to fish with the kids.
Enter the Sea Eagle Foldcat. This thing is great. Fits in the wife's van, set up takes about 20min.
We can fish standing up (very stable), and I've even run trotlines with it. We've been tearing up the bluegill & bass!
Very durable, I have drug it over rocky shores and hit trees with no issue.
I decided against a traditional boat partially due to cost, but mostly due to storage of a boat/trailer. I nearly opted for a nice kayak, but I knew I wanted to be able to fish with the kids.
Enter the Sea Eagle Foldcat. This thing is great. Fits in the wife's van, set up takes about 20min.
We can fish standing up (very stable), and I've even run trotlines with it. We've been tearing up the bluegill & bass!
Very durable, I have drug it over rocky shores and hit trees with no issue.
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Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:10 am to LSUfan20005
That's pretty cool, but I would, no doubt, bust those damn pontoons the first time I went out and have to swim back. My luck is not the best.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:12 am to LSUfan20005
Those pontoons inflate? I would be hesitate to bring it anywhere near oysters.
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 11:56 am
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:12 am to LSUfan20005
Thats a cool option if you wanted to go with someone, but right now, little rich is only 1, so it may be a while before that is needed. Have fun on it man, take some pics of your hoists from it.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:12 am to BayouBrawl
I wondered about that, but it doesn't seem to be an issue. The manufacturer likens the material to alligator hide, and it truly is tough.
I looked for complaints prior to buying, and really couldn't find many.
I looked for complaints prior to buying, and really couldn't find many.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:43 am to LSUfan20005
Reminds me of my old Porta-bote
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:46 am to LSUfan20005
Not going to lie, it looks like a pile of shite
Posted on 6/6/14 at 11:51 am to LSUfan20005
How does the cost compare?
And would it make it through Hurricane Delacroix?
And would it make it through Hurricane Delacroix?
Posted on 6/6/14 at 12:32 pm to xenon16
my biggest concern, it is "hook proof" ?
inflatables and sharp hooks don't get along to well
inflatables and sharp hooks don't get along to well
Posted on 6/6/14 at 12:37 pm to xenon16
Posted on 6/6/14 at 12:43 pm to PillageUrVillage
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I'll stick with a yak
Yep, 1500 is a bit pricy for a product like that, when a yak works just fine.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 12:45 pm to PillageUrVillage
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I'll stick with a yak
god damn. i'd buy 2 or 3 yaks for that price.
that being said, i already have a 12' bateau, so obviously a boat like that wouldn't really buy me any functionality i don't have already. i hope the OP loads the boat every time he's out. it sounds like a good fit for what he wants to do with it. [ETA: especially considering the kids.]
This post was edited on 6/6/14 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 6/6/14 at 12:48 pm to gorillacoco
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i hope the OP loads the boat every time he's out. it sounds like a good fit for what he wants to do with it. [ETA: especially considering the kids.]
Oh, absolutely. Not dissing it at all. I just personally wouldn't buy one.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:18 pm to boom roasted
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I would be hesitate to bring it anywhere near oysters.
We've got a pair of Sea Eagle kayaks as well as a pair of regular kayaks. I got the Sea Eagles simply because of space limitations in our camper van and don't regret it at all. I've been on oysters a number of times and have never had a leak.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:22 pm to gorillacoco
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bateau
The best boats on the water. Need to paddle, Check. Need to run a motor, check. Need to do damn near anything, check.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 1:36 pm to CoastieGM
Same price as many of the yaks out there, cheaper than the ones you peddle instead of paddle
Posted on 6/6/14 at 2:14 pm to LSUfan20005
What happens when you set the hook, miss the fish, and that Chug Bug comes flying back into the pontoon?
I don't miss fish though, that's more for your own knowledge/planning purposes.
I don't miss fish though, that's more for your own knowledge/planning purposes.
Posted on 6/6/14 at 3:06 pm to Bama and Beer
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