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09-05-2015, 09:54 AM
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Kayak Help
I have a large SOT yak that I use for saltwater and have used in the Passaic but it is not terribly functional there
I am going to get a second yak specifically for River and small lake fishing Given the wealth of knowledge here please share with me your opinion and recommendations Appreciated 
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09-05-2015, 11:08 AM
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Re: Kayak Help
I personally own a Feel free Lure 10. It's a fantastic size for working any freshwater body except for the extra large ones. It has a great adjustable seat so you can sit and cast, or stand because of how stable it is. I also really like the tracks that they have for mounting peripherals. It makes it a breeze, although you have to buy the track mounts and hardware. They also have a 11.5 foot version if you feel 10 feet is too small.
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09-05-2015, 11:21 AM
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Re: Kayak Help
How tall and how much do you weigh?
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09-05-2015, 01:02 PM
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Re: Kayak Help
Take a trip to the kayak fishing store in Fairfield, and talk to Jon . He will put you in the beast kayak for what you are looking for. . My choice would be a Tarpon 120 for what you are looking to do.
Danny V
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09-05-2015, 01:04 PM
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Re: Kayak Help
I have a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 that I really love. I use it on rivers and lakes. It is very stable and tracks well. Has a GREAT seat which I think is critical given the amount of hours you will be sitting on your ass. It is well built for the fisherman in mind and has lots of options for accessories. I have had it for 3+ years now and have no complaints.
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09-05-2015, 03:47 PM
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Re: Kayak Help
tarpon 120 is a good choice. Just happen to know someone selling one this offseason. 2 years old in great shape. If your looking for a fishing machine ant to spend some money the the ATAK 140 is nice.
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09-05-2015, 04:38 PM
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Re: Kayak Help
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Don't waste your time asking the nose-picking sales clerk at Sears or wherever people buy their kayaks at. Their address is: Address: 125 Clinton Rd #7, Fairfield, NJ 07004 (973) 227-3251 Their webpage is: http://www.thekayakfishingstore.com/ .
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"The fish you release may be a gift to another, as it may have been a gift to you." -Lee Wulf
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#9
09-05-2015, 11:35 PM
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Re: Kayak Help
I'll go against the grain and suggest a canoe. I've fished from SINK (too confining and very little room) and SOT kayaks (heavy and slower than a herd of turtles in peanut butter). In most cases a canoe is a far better fishing machine. Being able to sit, kneel, stand up and and carry way more gear and have it readily accessible are all huge advantages. It's also easy to add a trolling motor and easier to carry, especially vs a SOT. The only advantage I've seen in a kayak is that it's not as susceptible to wind, which would probably not be a huge issue on a NJ rivers and smaller ponds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kal03UaftTI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsPLpOHgCoU Last edited by briansnat; 09-06-2015 at 10:37 AM..
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09-06-2015, 09:42 AM
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Re: Kayak Help
SOT's come in all kinds of shapes and sizes as do canoes. Generally speaking though I would put my money on the SOT in a race and lay odds. SOT's lend themselves well to modification so its easy to add rod holders and mounts for a ff. There aren't a lot of guys I know who used to own kayaks and switched to a canoe but more than a few that went the other way.
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