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for anyone in the pursuit of bull gills on kayaks/canoes

Location: The U.S.
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Would like some info on kayaks. I told myself never happen because your setting so low. Now I see they have done wonders with the seats so my interest is back somewhat. I would love to check into them as far as comfort which ones I should be looking at and maybe a propulsion system foot or small electric. Again Just looking for now with a couple back surgeries I want to look long and hard. Strictly for fishing.

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what kind of yak are you prowling around in? 58 Replies

Started by Brian Jones. Last reply by Jay Fogle Apr 12, 2018.

ON GOING REVIEW AND COMMENTS ON BASSPRO ASCEND D10T KAYAK 16 Replies

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by Mark Sleeper Jun 14, 2016.

Kayak Kart Ideas 2 Replies

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by David, aka, "McScruff" Dec 4, 2015.

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Comment by Slip Sinker on August 1, 2013 at 2:51am: no car top for me... i have a 10lb limit and no repetitive bending restriction. i plan my launches carefully with my jon. this would be a small trailer and dolly to launch. one of my main problems is sitting for lengthy or varied periods of time.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 31, 2013 at 6:53pm: One problem I faced was wrestling with the kayak. I don't have a sedentary lifestyle, and was in good condition; even so, I wrenched my back trying to haul that infernal kayak around.

The Ascend you are considering is no lightweight. If you have back issues, I suggest you forgo car-topping altogether.
Get a trailer or truck, anything to keep the Yak close to
the water for loading and unloading.
I also suggest a transport dolly. Palmetto State Kayaks has a great build up of one that you should check out.

You should avoid trudging the thing around, wherever possible.

Comment by Slip Sinker on July 31, 2013 at 5:57pm: David... thats what I was thinking a niche boat... a lot of state land small lakes with no access for the jon. Who knows with my bad back this may not be for me for the long run. A lot to be said for just floating close to the water and having a few beers.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 31, 2013 at 5:34pm: Looks nice; a decent open plan. The storage wells at the elbow are great. There is LITTLE room in kayaks for keeping ready gear. These wells will be invaluable.
Now, this tub is too short coupled to suit me; I just sold a ten footer for that very reason.
But. much depends on your usage, and location. Small yaks on big waters, for example, don't mix too well. You are pretty much stuck shore hugging. But if you are on ponds, small back waters, slow creeks, etc. it could be just the ticket.

Reviews look good for this one. Now that I see it, I'm thinking a 12 foot model of the same might be in my future.

Comment by dink dailey on July 31, 2013 at 5:04pm: that will make you a nice ride ,lots of room

Comment by Slip Sinker on July 30, 2013 at 7:55am: i think i narrowed my decision down to a Ascend D10T
it is 10ft
wide and super stable
nice flat deck
only 399.00

Comment by Allen Morgan on June 15, 2013 at 2:38pm: I need to get my boat out to one of my local lakes this week, take a fly rod, and harass some sunnies!!!

Comment by Rick King on June 15, 2013 at 1:32pm: I have a 10" sport fisher and I weigh 295 and it is rated for 500lbs and works just fine, even have a 30lb thrust trolling motor on it.

Comment by Ray Ditzenberger on June 15, 2013 at 12:32pm: A comment to Lee Hagel......You are a big fella and I am not sure a 12' yak is quite large enough. I am 180 to 190 and I was concerned that a 12' would be a little more wet than I wanted. I ended up buying a 13.5'. I got sick this spring and I have not even been out in it yet but I still think I made the correct choice since I intend to mostly fish flat water. If lots of streams are in your future the 12' might be a better choice. I am guessing that you will be sitting in water most of the time in a 10'.

Comment by Ronald lee Simons on May 18, 2013 at 7:54pm: Just bought a nucanoe frontier 12'.I own a 16"canoe and a bass tracker boat.I have to say the nucanoe is all the boat I need.i suggest to all give them a little research,I'm very pleased.