Trident 13 vs Trident 15 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Snags · 05-04-2017, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Hirn

Do you think that you could fit in an 8 foot rod or were the 7'6's a squeeze. Also have you found a seat that is better for the older models?

The 7'6" was a tight squeeze. I don't usually stow my rods in the hull.
The stock seat is fairly comfortable. I put some extra foam on top and I'm good to go all day. No need for anything else.

Jizzling · 05-05-2017, 06:40 AM

Whats your budget i you dont mind me asking?

Johnny Hirn · 05-05-2017, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jizzling

Whats your budget i you dont mind me asking?

Well right now i am hoping to sell my current kayak and i have some money saves so probably around 800. Hopefully my kayak is sold for what i want.

Johnny Hirn · 05-05-2017, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Snags

The 7'6" was a tight squeeze. I don't usually stow my rods in the hull.
The stock seat is fairly comfortable. I put some extra foam on top and I'm good to go all day. No need for anything else.

Ok that's good to know. I don't see myself really storing them unless the landing could be sketchy.

FullFlavorPike · 05-05-2017, 07:33 AM

I never have a problem launching my older Trident 15. I get by without a rudder, too. Landing the longer boat is trickier...but you'll figure it out!

Gunner58 · 05-05-2017, 07:45 AM

I had my trident 13 for years. I loved it. It would break through the surf and I was able to haul all my gear and a 56 pound white sea bass. The 13 is more than capable. You should be able to find one on Craig's list for around 600. I sold mine for 700 and I threw in the FF and a crate. But I went to the dark side and now I have a Hobie Outback. As to your question I would go with the 13 it is all around a better kayak in my opinion.

Johnny Hirn · 05-05-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunner58

I had my trident 13 for years. I loved it. It would break through the surf and I was able to haul all my gear and a 56 pound white sea bass. The 13 is more than capable. You should be able to find one on Craig's list for around 600. I sold mine for 700 and I threw in the FF and a crate. But I went to the dark side and now I have a Hobie Outback. As to your question I would go with the 13 it is all around a better kayak in my opinion.

Ok great! Thank you for the help

Johnny Hirn · 05-05-2017, 08:08 AM

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE HELP! As of now i would like the 13, BUT is a 15 shows up for a smoking deal i wouldn't mind the 15. It's good to know all this info.
TIght lines
Johnny

buddha · 05-05-2017, 11:50 AM

I always store my rods and reels. Reels go in a dry bag and rods under the hatch. I can fit a 7'6 rod in there but not a 8 ft one.

The 13 is more maneuverable, lighter weight, better handling in the surf, an overall better boat. I have a rudder and a sail on my kayak and it is the best kayak I have owned in almost 20 years of doing this.

That being said I am looking forward to the new Swell Watercraft kayaks that are coming out soon.

I think more fishing kayaks should have a large center hatch for storage for rods, fish, etc.

05-05-2017, 06:40 AM	#2
Jizzling Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 65	Whats your budget i you dont mind me asking?

05-05-2017, 07:33 AM	#5
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	I never have a problem launching my older Trident 15. I get by without a rudder, too. Landing the longer boat is trickier...but you'll figure it out!

05-05-2017, 07:45 AM	#6
Gunner58 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 81	I had my trident 13 for years. I loved it. It would break through the surf and I was able to haul all my gear and a 56 pound white sea bass. The 13 is more than capable. You should be able to find one on Craig's list for around 600. I sold mine for 700 and I threw in the FF and a crate. But I went to the dark side and now I have a Hobie Outback. As to your question I would go with the 13 it is all around a better kayak in my opinion.

05-05-2017, 08:08 AM	#8
Johnny Hirn Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 76	THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE HELP! As of now i would like the 13, BUT is a 15 shows up for a smoking deal i wouldn't mind the 15. It's good to know all this info. TIght lines Johnny

05-05-2017, 11:50 AM	#9
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I always store my rods and reels. Reels go in a dry bag and rods under the hatch. I can fit a 7'6 rod in there but not a 8 ft one. The 13 is more maneuverable, lighter weight, better handling in the surf, an overall better boat. I have a rudder and a sail on my kayak and it is the best kayak I have owned in almost 20 years of doing this. That being said I am looking forward to the new Swell Watercraft kayaks that are coming out soon. I think more fishing kayaks should have a large center hatch for storage for rods, fish, etc.