re: The Official Kayak Thread

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13 is too long to navigate the rapids easily

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Agree 100%. I've fished some small rivers in a 14' Cuda but I wouldn't recommend it. Definitely not for a novice paddler. My good friend fishes everything from open ocean to mountain rivers in VA in an Ultimate 14, but he's been paddling for years and would tell you it's not ideal.

And with the rivers I fish, peddle drive yaks would be a huge PITA unless you could take out the drive entirely and replace with a flat panel.

i use my drive on the south llano. bout it. have to pull it up about 15 times on the section i run

That sounds good. I am pretty certain that it will most likely be an Outback being that there are more being sold at any given time than the Compass.

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I think the Hobie PA will be too heavy once I start hauling it on top of my Highlander.

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I had a PA14 and sold it because it was such a bitch getting in and out of the back of my truck. I can't even imagine getting it on top of a vehicle. I now have a slayer propel 13 and I like it a lot better so far.

havent in a while. i can't keep up with work and travels. i still have access i think

eta: just logged in

cool. might hit you up on the kayak talk later

Anyone familiar with Wilderness Ride 135? Found one with a trailer, aftermarket raised seat, and paddle for $800ish.

I’ve read several reviews. Most are positive, but many reference it’s weight (approximately 80 lbs) and the issues that come with that. If it’s too heavy, wouldn’t it be less nimble in the water and unable to get stable for sight casting? What else should I know about a heavier kayak?

I’m trying to catch trout, reds, flounder, black drum, tripletail, etc., in inshore fisheries. I’ll b fishing inshore/coastal artificial reefs, marshes, etc.

Thanks in advance.

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familiar with Wilderness Ride 135?

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One of the most versatile non-pedal kayaks made, IMO. I cant comment on the weight, but the stability is perfect.

$800 is a good deal for that package, although a trailer is unnecessary to haul that kayak.

So maybe tell the seller to keep the trailer and knock some numbers off the price?

The reviews online all seem positive, but for a few people complaining about its weight.

I will get some after work.

Thanks for all y’all’s help.