Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge  

Go Back   Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge > Kayak Fishing Forum - Message Board > General Kayak Fishing Discussion
Home Forum Online Store Information LJ Webcam Gallery Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-05-2014, 12:29 PM   #1
5-20
Senior Member
 
5-20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 241
Wilderness Ride 115X for BTB ?

At the urging of a friend, I've started looking at the Ride 115x as a BTB machine.

I'm intrigued by a few things about this yak. The slide-traxx system, the elevated seat, the removable console/fishfinder mount. I really like that it's 33" wide and can carry 500 lbs.

I'm not so sure about it being only 11'6" and that it's reputedly somewhat slow. However, right now, stability and layout's more important to me than speed.

A few questions for any of you that know a bit about this yak.

-How does it handle surf launches/reentries?

- Can I fit a baitwell in the rear storage area? It looks kind of small (based solely on pictures)

- I'm not completely sure where I'd put my tackle if I had a baitwell in the rear area. I don't want to have everything in the front hatch. Any ideas about what I do about this? I would like to be able to bring 3-4 Plano 3700s with me. I like chunking lures!!!

Thanks for any/all input!!!
5-20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-05-2014, 12:37 PM   #2
jruiz
Large Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: La Verne, CA
Posts: 1,011
Some seats, like the one I have, have integrated pouches that are sized for plano tackle boxes. Actually mine came with two large ones and three small ones.
jruiz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2014, 10:30 AM   #3
Siebler
Senior Member
 
Siebler's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Richland Oregon
Posts: 1,547
This year I have spent more time in my 115x than any other kayak and am VERY impressed by it. It is a little shorter than what I would usually tell folks for a BTB boat but overall it is very nice. Throw in the new Hi/LO AirMax Pro seat that is being released in October and I think it is a great choice.

Want to try one? Hit me up you can borrow mine for a day or come demo at OEX.
__________________
CJ Siebler


Siebler is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-07-2014, 11:47 AM   #4
5-20
Senior Member
 
5-20's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 241
Thanks, CJ. I went down to oex last friday and looked at a bunch of yaks including the 115x. Its undoubtedly a nice yak, but just by looking at it, i think i would probably be more comfortable with a yak in the 14' range that would probably track a little better on long paddles since i'll probably want to use it for btb fishing most of the time. I guess the 115x kind of strikes me as more of a bass fishing yak.
5-20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2014, 10:35 AM   #5
easyday
Senior Member
 
easyday's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 1,470
Did you check out the tarpon line?
__________________
easyday is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2014, 08:05 PM   #6
EDC
Member
 
EDC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 44
Wilderness Systems are more designed to be freshwater but they are really nice anyway you fish them. The track system can be added to many other kayaks though and I would personally want a longer kayak for what you are doing. Just my opinion. Have you checked out the 140?
EDC is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:11 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
© 2002 Big Water's Edge. All rights reserved.