OK Trident - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jim Sammons LJKF · 07-29-2007, 08:11 AM

I saw the demo unit that AYS is using down on the bay on Friday so I jumped on for a quick spin, mine is still in the wrapper.
As always it will take a while to get used to the change and I am still thinking about how I will rig it.
One thing they did to help with the bowing of the center hatch was to add a 1" strap at the front end to hold it down, this seemed to give it a better seal.
Just the initial impression as compared with my 15 is this. The 15 is faster off the line but the PT once at speed is just as fast. The PT is a bit more sluggish turning, I could easily turn my 15 on it's own axes not as easy in the PT.
The PT has a very solid feel to it and just plows though the water with no hull slap or vibration and very good glide.
Because on the higher seat the rails are a bit steeper, not as full as the 15 and more like the 13, so not as much secondary stability. Not that it is tippy just has a very different feel compared to the 15.
The cockpit feels a bit more forward in the PT so though longer you don't get the impression of a lot of kayak out in front of you.
I have never permanently mounted a fish finder in any of my kayaks so I am not sure I will use the sonar shield for that. Looks like a great place to put the drift chute or stash my jacket when it warm ups. Still trying to figure it out. Will give it a good look today and play with some ideas. I am just excited to have a kayak that will carry my fat ass and all my stuff and still paddle well.

Dan · 07-29-2007, 09:33 AM

How does it perform when paddling backwards through the surf?

AYS · 07-29-2007, 10:34 AM

Wavster,

As Jim said, one thing i am recommending to everybody who buys the Trident is to add a strap to the front of the Rod Pod to keep the forward end down tight. It makes an unbelievable difference in how the hatch seals. Come on in and ill set it all up for you and show you some other modifications I'm working on that are making the boat That much better than any other.

Cj

wavster · 07-29-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AYS

Wavster,

As Jim said, one thing i am not recommending to everybody who buys the Trident is to add a strap to the front of the Rod Pod to keep the forward end down tight. It makes an unbelievable difference in how the hatch seals. Come on in and ill set it all up for you and show you some other modifications I'm working on that are making the boat That much better than any other.

Cj

Thanks CJ. I'll come by next weekend. Heading to SQ tomorrow to test it in Mex.

wavster · 07-29-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

How does it perform when paddling backwards through the surf?

No need. I feel like I can surf this thing. I surfed a small wave at Seaside Reef last night after
fishing the kelp for awhile around sunset.

...although, I did paddle it backwards to adjust for timing when landing. It handled great.
No more backwards landings for me (unless I find the surf is just too big).

I have a feeling the surf won't hold me back from fishing like it used to.

07-29-2007, 08:11 AM	#1
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	I saw the demo unit that AYS is using down on the bay on Friday so I jumped on for a quick spin, mine is still in the wrapper. As always it will take a while to get used to the change and I am still thinking about how I will rig it. One thing they did to help with the bowing of the center hatch was to add a 1" strap at the front end to hold it down, this seemed to give it a better seal. Just the initial impression as compared with my 15 is this. The 15 is faster off the line but the PT once at speed is just as fast. The PT is a bit more sluggish turning, I could easily turn my 15 on it's own axes not as easy in the PT. The PT has a very solid feel to it and just plows though the water with no hull slap or vibration and very good glide. Because on the higher seat the rails are a bit steeper, not as full as the 15 and more like the 13, so not as much secondary stability. Not that it is tippy just has a very different feel compared to the 15. The cockpit feels a bit more forward in the PT so though longer you don't get the impression of a lot of kayak out in front of you. I have never permanently mounted a fish finder in any of my kayaks so I am not sure I will use the sonar shield for that. Looks like a great place to put the drift chute or stash my jacket when it warm ups. Still trying to figure it out. Will give it a good look today and play with some ideas. I am just excited to have a kayak that will carry my fat ass and all my stuff and still paddle well. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

07-29-2007, 10:34 AM	#3
AYS Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kearny Mesa Posts: 21	Wavster, As Jim said, one thing i am recommending to everybody who buys the Trident is to add a strap to the front of the Rod Pod to keep the forward end down tight. It makes an unbelievable difference in how the hatch seals. Come on in and ill set it all up for you and show you some other modifications I'm working on that are making the boat That much better than any other. Cj __________________ 7914 Ronson Rd "G" San Diego, CA 92111 (858)715-4669 10am-6pm Monday- Friday Last edited by AYS; 09-17-2007 at 03:39 PM.

07-29-2007, 09:33 AM	#2
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	How does it perform when paddling backwards through the surf?