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re: The Official Kayak Thread
Posted on 1/21/14 at 9:43 pm to we_geaux_harder
Posted on 1/21/14 at 9:43 pm to we_geaux_harder
for reds, west cove or choupique
for specks, prien can be good. but west cove best all around
for specks, prien can be good. but west cove best all around
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Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:29 pm to jimbeam
i heard they close off part of the marsh over by west cove for a period of time each year. is that true?
and thanks for the quick responses!
and thanks for the quick responses!
This post was edited on 1/21/14 at 10:31 pm
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:32 pm to we_geaux_harder
yea. they have a cut off the canal on the right. second cut to be exact. closed until march 15. just go into the cove and fish the banks or the reefs (as far as you can go, the better). also the camp is like a mile out along the south shoreline. can't miss it. big cut. lots of reds
Posted on 1/21/14 at 10:48 pm to jimbeam
awesome. thanks for the tips!
Posted on 1/22/14 at 7:45 am to jimbeam
just make sure you have a south wind. can get pretty choppy in there for a kayak when the wind is up.
if you go into the old settlement canal, listen for aggressive chasing. i heard some once and walked over the road and got into some schools in the shallow water. caught limit of reds in a few minutes.
if you go into the old settlement canal, listen for aggressive chasing. i heard some once and walked over the road and got into some schools in the shallow water. caught limit of reds in a few minutes.
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:14 pm to jimbeam
Just a small update with my Ascend FS128T.
I've been out 4 times since I got it in August. Had the hatch leaking issue that has been seen with these yaks. I re-sealed them all and it hasn't been an issue since.
Pros: Big yak, with a lot of space. Easy to stand and fish. Tracks quite nice when the water is calm.
Cons: It's big, at almost 100lbs it's tough to get in and out of my truck, but I can manage. Leaking hatches. Needs side handles.
I've been out 4 times since I got it in August. Had the hatch leaking issue that has been seen with these yaks. I re-sealed them all and it hasn't been an issue since.
Pros: Big yak, with a lot of space. Easy to stand and fish. Tracks quite nice when the water is calm.
Cons: It's big, at almost 100lbs it's tough to get in and out of my truck, but I can manage. Leaking hatches. Needs side handles.
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:17 pm to kballa6
quote:Holy shite that's a heavy sumbitch. How do you transport without dragging it on the ground?
Cons: It's big, at almost 100lbs it's tough to get in and out of my truck, but I can manage. Leaking hatches. Needs side handles.
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:17 pm to boom roasted
quote:
How do you transport without dragging it on the ground?
quote:
drag it on the ground
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:18 pm to PapaPogey
Not worried about the bottom getting all busted up?
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:22 pm to boom roasted
The two places I put in at I can easily back right up to where I can put in. One place has a kayak launch that boats aren't allowed. The other I place it right in the grass in the marsh.
If I find a place that I can't do that I will buy the wheels to put on the bottom. Just as an FYI, I'm 5'10" 165, it takes all of my muscle to get it in and out of my FX2.
If I find a place that I can't do that I will buy the wheels to put on the bottom. Just as an FYI, I'm 5'10" 165, it takes all of my muscle to get it in and out of my FX2.
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:24 pm to boom roasted
It happens. Mines all scratched up on the bottom but there isn't much I can do. Dragging it down launches and across rocks will do that.
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:26 pm to PapaPogey
I just got mine (albeit a used demo from Masseys that looks like its been attacked with a dull knife) so I'm trying to baby it. I don't mind the sides getting knocked up but I want to preserve the bottom.
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:37 pm to boom roasted
Trying to decide between the Ascend D10T Sit-On-Top, or the Ascend FS12T Sit-On-Top. I'm going to be fishing out of it and using it to get to duck holes. Also will be trying to load it in or on my jeep. Can someone help me pick?
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:38 pm to GingerMerkin
12 I had one that someone stole out of my back yard
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:41 pm to PapaPogey
The 12 looks like it has a raised dry storage that would lessen the amount of gear I could bring when I go duck hunting. The 10 looks like it has more room in front of your feet. Is this correct?
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:43 pm to GingerMerkin
FS12T.
Also look at the Perception Pescador 120 at Academy for the same price. It is the '08/'09 WS Tarpon 120 mold re-branded under the Pescador name.
Confluence Watersports owns WS and Perception, so thats how they are keeping that great platform alive at a great price.
ETA: Not sure what your budget is, but a "hybrid" boat like the WS Commander and Native Ultimate are going to be the best for room to haul gear.
Also look at the Perception Pescador 120 at Academy for the same price. It is the '08/'09 WS Tarpon 120 mold re-branded under the Pescador name.
Confluence Watersports owns WS and Perception, so thats how they are keeping that great platform alive at a great price.
ETA: Not sure what your budget is, but a "hybrid" boat like the WS Commander and Native Ultimate are going to be the best for room to haul gear.
This post was edited on 1/24/14 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:45 pm to Polar Pop
$500 gift card to bass pro so I'm trying to purchase the yak there
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:46 pm to GingerMerkin
honestly, unless you are fishing the marsh in rough water, where surf can come over the side, you should consider a canoe. way more space to haul your gear. It would be difficult to carry a gun, bag of dekes, shell bag etc. that you would need to duck hunt.
Maybe consider a Native Ultimate or WS Commander, which are Canaks.
Maybe consider a Native Ultimate or WS Commander, which are Canaks.
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:51 pm to Mung
I've hunted out of my outback and ascend fs12t
Both can easily hold 2 dozen dekes and a gun
I prefer the ascend bc it gets real dirty and in some shallow shite in the marsh
Both can easily hold 2 dozen dekes and a gun
I prefer the ascend bc it gets real dirty and in some shallow shite in the marsh
Posted on 1/24/14 at 1:52 pm to GingerMerkin
FS12T for sure. Look at the jet sleds, if you run out of room on your kayak, just tie the sled on the back to hold more gear.
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