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Perception Sport Pescador Kayak
I am looking to buy my first kayak for fishing.
I have been looking at the Perception Sport Pescador 12' kayak for me. I am 6'4 and 250 lbs. I sat in one at Academy Sports and kinda liked it.
Anyone own one of these kayaks and how well do the do for fishing?
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It is the old WS tarpon. Paddles well and fishes ok. My only dislike is the seat. It is fine for awhile but after a couple hours it gets to be uncomfortable and you have no way to change position. It is also a very wet seat too, making it cold in the winter.
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I've got one and my brother does as well. No problems whatsoever. Love these yaks and for the money they're great. If you have a problem with water coming through the scupper holes just plug them. I use foam golf balls from Wal-Mart, works perfectly, dry as a bone.
I've used the yak everywhere. Rivers, ponds and lakes. Works great. My brother is a BIG dude and it handles him just fine. Seat may bother some but I don't really have a problem with it.
Gander Mtn GSX.....Perception Pescador 12.....Shakespeare Contender
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I have a turkey seat from dicks sporting goods in my pescador and it helps a lot. Scupper plugs are cheap and academy has em. This was my first sot kayak had a vapor like this one a lot better.
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Very nice yak for sure. Majority of kayak rentals down here use them.
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Thanks for the input.
I bought that kayak, and just waiting for the weather to get a little better to take it out. I know it is almost December, but in Southern Indiana, it can get to 55 so may have to try and take it out.
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Congrats and welcome to the plastic fishing fleet.
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Congrats!
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Keeper
OK,
Now that I have the Kayak, I am a beginner that will be fishing lakes. I am 6'4 tall,which paddle would be a good one for me to start off on?
I will probably be getting it from Academy sports here in town. I want to start off with an average paddle instead of sinking a ton of money in a paddle right off.
Ant help on the paddle would be great.
Also, guys who have this kayak, did you add a rod holder in the front in the area by the cupholder?
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Trophy King II
I haven't added a cup holder. As far as paddles go I don't think it makes a huge difference unless you're really wanting to cut down on a little weight etc. I've used $45 paddles and I've used $90 paddles. I can't tell a bit of difference. The more expensive one has a rubber grip which I love. It's not as cold in the winter. The main difference to me is the length. My opinion would be to go with a 235 or 240.
Gander Mtn GSX.....Perception Pescador 12.....Shakespeare Contender
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