Kraken

[kauaiboy04]

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?