Ascend FS12T opinions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GeauxFish · 08-26-2015, 04:08 PM

First time kayak buyer and I am considering the Ascend FS12T from Bass Pro. The reviews online seem solid, there just aren't many reviews about offshore fishing. Anyone have any advice on this model or others that may work with a $600 budget?

octico · 08-26-2015, 04:16 PM

Do not do it. Get a used kayak, trust me you will be better off.

Jump on this one right away!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=26816

TATER · 08-26-2015, 04:23 PM

This was the first kayak I had, and it was OK at first but, the more gear I carried and more into kayak fishing I got the less I liked it. It's not very stable, especially for surf launching and landing. You can pick up a nice used kayak for that price range with extra gear for $600. If I could go back in the past I would have picked up an ocean kayak or a cobra fish n dive. Good luck in your ventures.

fisher_4_life · 08-26-2015, 04:32 PM

I also had an Ascend kayak in the beginning. Sold it after a few months because I really didn't care much for it. Bought a Pro Angler and couldn't be happier with a kayak!

MrPatrick · 08-26-2015, 04:57 PM

Check out that Trident x2! Easy to paddle. Rod pod. Excellent in the surf. Rod pod. I have the 15 and as it suits my weight better than the 13. Rod pod.

GeauxFish · 08-28-2015, 08:37 PM

Thanks for the replies. I think the Trident 14' is too much for me to haul in bed of my truck. Suppose to be getting a Malibu Stealth 12' tomorrow if all goes well.

Dave Legacy · 08-28-2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GeauxFish

Thanks for the replies. I think the Trident 14' is too much for me to haul in bed of my truck. Suppose to be getting a Malibu Stealth 12' tomorrow if all goes well.

I just bought my first kayak a couple weeks ago and I was pretty overwhelmed by the size (moving it around, etc.), but now that I have a system down it's not bad at all. You'll get used to it.

Harry Hill · 09-07-2015, 07:59 AM

Well, this is depressing to read. I bought the Ascend FS12T because I hadn't discovered this sight yet. I plan on fishing salt water and it's not like I have a choice now. I guess I'll just have to make do and hope I don't get killed getting through the surf.

King Saba · 09-07-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GeauxFish

Thanks for the replies. I think the Trident 14' is too much for me to haul in bed of my truck. Suppose to be getting a Malibu Stealth 12' tomorrow if all goes well.

While I can't vouch for the ocean trident I can say that for the stealth it's one of the more cumbersome to paddle kayaks out there. Since its 33" wide and 12' the kayak takes more effort to get initial start up speed and maintenance of speed. Personally I wouldn't really recommend the kayak to anyone if they're not looking for stability and storage options.

MrPatrick · 09-07-2015, 02:52 PM

Don't haul it in the bed. Get one rack for the roof of the the truck and a vertical rack off your hitch. You can also put 1 or 2 of the Thule racks in your truck bed.

08-26-2015, 04:08 PM	#1
GeauxFish Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 38	Ascend FS12T opinions First time kayak buyer and I am considering the Ascend FS12T from Bass Pro. The reviews online seem solid, there just aren't many reviews about offshore fishing. Anyone have any advice on this model or others that may work with a $600 budget?

08-26-2015, 04:57 PM	#5
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Ascend FS12T opinions Check out that Trident x2! Easy to paddle. Rod pod. Excellent in the surf. Rod pod. I have the 15 and as it suits my weight better than the 13. Rod pod.

08-26-2015, 04:16 PM	#2
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Do not do it. Get a used kayak, trust me you will be better off. Jump on this one right away! http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=26816

08-26-2015, 04:23 PM	#3
TATER GET SOME !!! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: high desert Posts: 34	This was the first kayak I had, and it was OK at first but, the more gear I carried and more into kayak fishing I got the less I liked it. It's not very stable, especially for surf launching and landing. You can pick up a nice used kayak for that price range with extra gear for $600. If I could go back in the past I would have picked up an ocean kayak or a cobra fish n dive. Good luck in your ventures.

08-26-2015, 04:32 PM	#4
fisher_4_life Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 129	I also had an Ascend kayak in the beginning. Sold it after a few months because I really didn't care much for it. Bought a Pro Angler and couldn't be happier with a kayak!

08-28-2015, 08:37 PM	#6
GeauxFish Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 38	Thanks for the replies. I think the Trident 14' is too much for me to haul in bed of my truck. Suppose to be getting a Malibu Stealth 12' tomorrow if all goes well.

09-07-2015, 07:59 AM	#8
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Well, this is depressing to read. I bought the Ascend FS12T because I hadn't discovered this sight yet. I plan on fishing salt water and it's not like I have a choice now. I guess I'll just have to make do and hope I don't get killed getting through the surf.

09-07-2015, 02:52 PM	#10
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Don't haul it in the bed. Get one rack for the roof of the the truck and a vertical rack off your hitch. You can also put 1 or 2 of the Thule racks in your truck bed.