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03-08-2015, 08:49 AM | #1 |
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Anyone else fish the open ocean off of a Jackson Kayak Kraken? Kauaiboy04 gave me some great info. Just looking for more feedback.
Thanks, Dennis
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03-08-2015, 09:48 AM | #2 |
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There's some guy named Jim that fishes one.
Search Jim Sammons kayak fishing show. He helped develop that kayak. Clips on YouTube and such. |
03-08-2015, 10:36 AM | #3 |
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Thanks.. I know Jim. Just looking for "other" feedback.
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I took a close look at one at the Fred Hall show yesterday. I was impressed. 30" wide, streamlined, good rocker, nice bait tank set up, adjustable seat, gear tracks and rod holders all over the place. Looking forward to paddling one at the next OEX demo day.
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The kraken kayak has an very well laid out platform and does well in open waters. I would put it up there with a trident 15.
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03-08-2015, 04:15 PM | #6 |
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Trident 15 is way lighter in terms of weight. Is an inch shorter in width which makes for a faster paddle and has over 500 lbs capacity. The trident was also almost half the price. In my opinion the newer kayaks although having more comforts come at the price of having way to much weight and price is to high.
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03-09-2015, 06:53 AM | #7 |
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The Kracken is pre plumbed for a rudder. Jim was explaining the benefits of their rudder design over others, but as I haven't used one my mind was wandering while he was talking thinking how troll lines could get hung up back there.
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I think OEX Mission Bay is having a demo day on the 14th. Definitely recommend checking them out in person. The Thresher and the Kraken are two really great paddling kayaks made for fishing.
Biggest differences would be the price point, packaged items, and seat. For the price point, because the Kraken comes with much more "stuff" (Kkrate, scupper for bait pump, scupper for transducer, RAM rocket launchers, tackle boxes...) it costs more out of the box than the Thresher. One thing I absolutely love is the new tackle retention system. Essentially its gear tracks that can lock down the KKrate and tacklebox to the kayak, so IF you roll, you'll know your stuff won't be leaving the yak. Having the adjustable retention seat is pretty sweet too. When launching and landing, being able to move your seat further back allows the yakker to punch over surf, and while landing I feel less to nose dive. Especially when added weight from "fish cargo", its a definite plus. Why is it anytime someone mentions a Jackson Kayak, inevitably someone else mentions a Wildy?
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I forgot about clogs in the pump. Based on the position of the pump if your seat is far back it is difficult to get to. However, it should be easy to remove the housing and pull the offending material out of the pump. When you get the hang of it, taking apart the pump is not difficult. I will check it out on Demo day.
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Quote:
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ick-disconnect
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Bentrod. Just remember on your test paddle to make sure you pick it up off the ground. Put it on top of your car rack. Then take it off your car. Carry it or roll it to the launch and then test paddle the yaks so you het the reality of how owning one would be.
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03-09-2015, 01:42 PM | #12 |
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Kraken 110 lbs with included accessories Thresher is 80 lbs And the ocean kayak ultra is 77lbs 110 is a heavy kayak to pull over sand Last edited by yak-fishing-socal; 03-09-2015 at 02:30 PM. Reason: more info |
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Thanks for the info gents. FYI, no demo day at San Diego location, just Sunset. I just called OEX (MB) and they have a Kraken available for test paddle.
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WHEEL-EZE will work well even for the Pa 12 and PA 14's and they are heavier than the kraken
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Sorry, yak-fishing-SoCal. 110lbs straight from the website. But, hull weight is similar to the Ultra and Thresher. Weight will increase with any kayak once rigged. I really like the seat on the kraken. It looks sexy.. And comfortable!
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My Trident feels heavier than 60lbs.. Lol. Maybe I'm just weak.
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I have a Thresher 140 and it's a pretty good Kayak. Paddles pretty well, and the tracking is fair compared to other kayaks I have paddled. Very stable, and comfortable. I recommend test paddling anything you are thinking of buying so you can get the feel for it.
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In the bu' I have problems with eel grass clogging my pump on my Hobie tank.
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