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 May 4 2009, 06:02 PM
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Having just walked part of the beautiful Southwest Coast Path, my mind is made up on getting a fishing kayak. As a total novice, my primary concern is stability. I'm guessing that kayak choice is personal and subjective, but don't want to end up with a turkey. I'd be grateful for recommendations as to makes/models suitable for inshore fishing.
Thanks Andrew -------------------- Jack Pike Hunter Extraordinaire
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May 6 2009, 09:49 AM
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Hi Andrew
Ocean kayaks seem to be very good the prowler 13 and the new trident have a lot of followers, I have a prowler 13 and find it very stable and good when the seas are a wee bit lumpy. The only think I don't like with the Prowler is the small round hatch it is a little bit better than useless as it is only a few inches deep enough to put your car keys in, some have remover the base so they can have access to the hull, the new trident has a centre hatch, but it is more expensive so really it is all down the money. If you can try before you buy, where are you based ?? have sent you a PM YD -------------------- Lat/Long :- N50°58.366 W001°26.468
I must go down to the sea again To the lonely sea and sky I left my shoes and socks there I wonder if they're dry? |
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May 6 2009, 08:43 PM
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thanks. PM replied to. i'm based in exeter.
cheers andrew -------------------- Jack Pike Hunter Extraordinaire
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May 6 2009, 10:39 PM
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i have a cobra fish and dive kayak and its the best one that i have seen for stability and i looked around and done a lot of research before i got mine. im a fit 171/2 stone but i can stand up on mine in the sea on a calm day. your weight is a lot to do with it so best of luck with your choice DAI
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May 7 2009, 08:17 AM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 23-September 05 From: North Baddesley Hampshire Member No.: 7,351 |
QUOTE (Houseplant @ May 6 2009, 09:43 PM)  thanks. PM replied to. i'm based in exeter. cheers andrew Hi Andrew Exeter lucky you, there are a few members down there on the <link> I gave you, make your self known and I'm sure someone will let you have a go in theirs before you buy YD -------------------- Lat/Long :- N50°58.366 W001°26.468
I must go down to the sea again To the lonely sea and sky I left my shoes and socks there I wonder if they're dry? |
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May 8 2009, 09:15 AM
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QUOTE (YakDiver @ May 6 2009, 10:49 AM) Hi Andrew Ocean kayaks seem to be very good the prowler 13 and the new trident have a lot of followers, I have a prowler 13 and find it very stable and good when the seas are a wee bit lumpy. The only think I don't like with the Prowler is the small round hatch it is a little bit better than useless as it is only a few inches deep enough to put your car keys in, some have remover the base so they can have access to the hull, the new trident has a centre hatch, but it is more expensive so really it is all down the money. If you can try before you buy, where are you based ?? have sent you a PM YD |
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May 8 2009, 09:20 AM
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QUOTE (Houseplant @ May 6 2009, 09:43 PM) thanks. PM replied to. i'm based in exeter. cheers andrew Andrew - 2nd attempt due to dodgy eyesight/technique! AS Watersports in Haven Road have a Kayak Fishing come & try day tomorrow - 9th May - All the major brands will be available to try there so it couldn't be more convenient I would imagine. Mark & Tim from JO UK will be representing Ocean Kayak & Humminbird - to declare my interest - we're happy to be compared with all on show Andrew JO UK |
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May 9 2009, 05:35 PM
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I have just read your post, but I was at AS Watersports today - I think we met! I tried the Prowler 13 and the Scupper. I preferred the Prowler. My other half preferred the Scupper. It was good to try them out, thanks. Andrew QUOTE (OKreally @ May 8 2009, 10:20 AM) Andrew - 2nd attempt due to dodgy eyesight/technique! AS Watersports in Haven Road have a Kayak Fishing come & try day tomorrow - 9th May - All the major brands will be available to try there so it couldn't be more convenient I would imagine. Mark & Tim from JO UK will be representing Ocean Kayak & Humminbird - to declare my interest - we're happy to be compared with all on show Andrew JO UK -------------------- Jack Pike Hunter Extraordinaire
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