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Old 04-25-2008, 01:48 PM
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I was thinking about getting another kayak and i was wondering what is your favorite. The only thing is that i would have to use this kayak in moving water as well, so if you could tell me your favorite brand that would be great
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Old 04-25-2008, 01:54 PM
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i currently run a native watercraft ultimate 14.5. it is a very comfotable boat and is stable due to its tunnel hull. its a canoe/kayak hybrid (not a sit on top) so you need spray skirts over the bow and stern if youre paddling in white caps.
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Old 04-27-2008, 10:35 AM
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It depends on what your budget is, some are 2 thousand dollars.
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Old 04-28-2008, 09:42 AM
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If you're going to fish out of it...I love my Wilderness Systems 14' Tarpon (SOT), but I also fish from my WS Tsunami 145. Wilderness Systems is my favorite brand name....but I have Necky's/Old Town/too.
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Old 04-28-2008, 07:32 PM
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If you're going to fish out of it...I love my Wilderness Systems 14' Tarpon (SOT), but I also fish from my WS Tsunami 145. Wilderness Systems is my favorite brand name....but I have Necky's/Old Town/too.
It is hard to beat that Old Town when comes to fishing out of it, I love mine. Will float in 3 inches of water with two people in it. I have the widist one they make.
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Old 04-28-2008, 10:29 PM
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Yep!...I have a 158 Discovery...had it probably 25 years...it'll haul a load too. I also have an Old Town Castine kayak that's probably the most versitile in my fleet...big enough to haul some gear, but small enough for tight water, and it tracks great!

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It is hard to beat that Old Town when comes to fishing out of it, I love mine. Will float in 3 inches of water with two people in it. I have the widist one they make.
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Old 04-29-2008, 04:04 PM
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Well, I was thinking of getting a charger, but I dunno.
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Old 04-30-2008, 06:47 AM
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That looks like a decent yak, but I'd consider something longer. Longer will typically track better....it all depends on where you're gonna use it.
My shortest yak is 13.5'...but I can take it anywhere (up to class II water) and it tracks very well, but it is a sit-in. My Tarpon 14' is wonderful...I can actually stand up and cast in calm water...it'll haul a ton of weight...it's width does make it slower... but not by much.

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Old 05-06-2008, 11:26 AM
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Thanks for all your input
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Old 05-06-2008, 01:33 PM
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What level of moving water are you thinking?
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