In the market for a new yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JohnnyCope · 07-28-2012, 11:38 AM

I have owned a stealth and an x factor , both I have enjoyed and was pleased with. I'm very comfortable on the water and now want a yak that is fast and moves well. I'm a big guy at 250 pounds and 5' 10". Is an extreme the way to go or an trident ? Or is there a yak I'm missing . Please no comments about hobies ! Ya I know you guys are the cool kids ! But I'm good with paddling with my arms.

Thanks
Johnny

vincentek9 · 07-28-2012, 11:51 AM

i dont know much about big kayaks (i'm only 5'7 and 140lbs). but i heard alot of good things about the Cobra fish n dive. that's an option. and i'd say stay clear from the scrambler, scrambler xt, and scupper pro. those kayaks are real narrow.

Old Man in the Sea · 07-28-2012, 12:34 PM

If you like to paddle -suggest you get a bigger model like Greg Andrews...pm him for details...

YakMedic · 07-28-2012, 03:01 PM

Another option for a good paddling kayak is the Wilderness Systems Tarpon. Both the 140 and 160 meet your requirements.

danjor · 07-28-2012, 04:04 PM

I have a nice trident 15 for sale. The tridents are nice and fast due to being so long i belive 15 feet 11 inches is what mine measures (idk why they didnt just call it a 16 lol) they are narrow but still have stability. Also has the rodpod which is nice for landings for your poles and the sonar shield seems to keep the fishfinder dry in wet surf launches.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...094#post127094

JohnnyCope · 07-28-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Man in the Sea

If you like to paddle -suggest you get a bigger model like Greg Andrews...pm him for details...

That I will do

JohnnyCope · 07-28-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YakMedic

Another option for a good paddling kayak is the Wilderness Systems Tarpon. Both the 140 and 160 meet your requirements.

I do plan on demo run on a tarpon and others

Any big guys on an extreme ?

ctrujillo · 07-28-2012, 05:13 PM

Try wetting the xfactor a little more.

got to get a pa

Daltontribe · 07-28-2012, 05:49 PM

Well since aparently no one has said it yet............

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....Get a Hobie......just kidding, get fishing.

bus kid · 07-28-2012, 07:04 PM

Get an adventure and just don't plug in the mirage drive.

Tarpon 160 is pretty fast. Just keep in mind with speed comes a lost of stability.

JohnnyCope · 07-28-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Get an adventure and just don't plug in the mirage drive.

Tarpon 160 is pretty fast. Just keep in mind with speed comes a lost of stability.

I will not sell out to hobie. But nice try !

But you are the 2nd that has brought up the tarpon.

MrPatrick · 07-28-2012, 09:06 PM

I love my trident 15. Punches through the surf great and is easy to handle during landings. My only gripe with it is the bow is far away for those of use that are 5'9" to 6'. Be sure to use longer rods so that you can clear the bow.

JohnnyCope · 07-28-2012, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPatrick

I love my trident 15. Punches through the surf great and is easy to handle during landings. My only gripe with it is the bow is far away for those of use that are 5'9" to 6'. Be sure to use longer rods so that you can clear the bow.

Thanks for the info on the trident

JohnnyCope · 07-28-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ctrujillo

Try wetting the xfactor a little more.

got to get a pa

Damn you and the PA you don't have !

JNAST13ST · 07-29-2012, 04:53 PM

A x factor would be perfect for your size, stability is great but u sacrifice speed. Well worth it if your not in a hurry

JohnnyCope · 07-29-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JNAST13ST

A x factor would be perfect for your size, stability is great but u sacrifice speed. Well worth it if your not in a hurry

I do have one and love it just a tank looking for somthing that a paddle yak that moves fast for my size..... May be I just need to loss more weight

yotasan · 07-29-2012, 07:01 PM

Ocean Kayak Ultra 4.3 or 4.7

Amish Ed · 07-29-2012, 10:12 PM

I'm 6'2", 250lbs. I liked my T140 and am saving for another. Faster than the Xfactor and plenty stable. It does lack the inside storage between the legs of the Xfactor or the Ocean Kayak boats.

JohnnyCope · 07-29-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

I'm 6'2", 250lbs. I liked my T140 and am saving for another. Faster than the Xfactor and plenty stable. It does lack the inside storage between the legs of the Xfactor or the Ocean Kayak boats.

Know a place that have them for demo ? OEX in sunset does not. But i will be going there to try the extreme and the trident .

JohnnyCope · 07-29-2012, 10:42 PM

I would like to thank all that have taken the time to put in there to cents.

Johnny

07-28-2012, 11:38 AM	#1
JohnnyCope The Four-Finger discount Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lost Posts: 267	In the market for a new yak I have owned a stealth and an x factor , both I have enjoyed and was pleased with. I'm very comfortable on the water and now want a yak that is fast and moves well. I'm a big guy at 250 pounds and 5' 10". Is an extreme the way to go or an trident ? Or is there a yak I'm missing . Please no comments about hobies ! Ya I know you guys are the cool kids ! But I'm good with paddling with my arms. Thanks Johnny

07-28-2012, 11:51 AM	#2
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	i dont know much about big kayaks (i'm only 5'7 and 140lbs). but i heard alot of good things about the Cobra fish n dive. that's an option. and i'd say stay clear from the scrambler, scrambler xt, and scupper pro. those kayaks are real narrow. __________________

07-28-2012, 05:49 PM	#9
Daltontribe Surf Launch Roll Tester Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vista, Cal Posts: 44	Reply Well since aparently no one has said it yet...................Get a Hobie......just kidding, get fishing.

07-28-2012, 07:04 PM	#10
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Get an adventure and just don't plug in the mirage drive. Tarpon 160 is pretty fast. Just keep in mind with speed comes a lost of stability. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

07-28-2012, 09:06 PM	#12
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Trident I love my trident 15. Punches through the surf great and is easy to handle during landings. My only gripe with it is the bow is far away for those of use that are 5'9" to 6'. Be sure to use longer rods so that you can clear the bow.

07-28-2012, 12:34 PM	#3
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	If you like to paddle -suggest you get a bigger model like Greg Andrews...pm him for details...

07-28-2012, 03:01 PM	#4
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Another option for a good paddling kayak is the Wilderness Systems Tarpon. Both the 140 and 160 meet your requirements.

07-28-2012, 04:04 PM	#5
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	I have a nice trident 15 for sale. The tridents are nice and fast due to being so long i belive 15 feet 11 inches is what mine measures (idk why they didnt just call it a 16 lol) they are narrow but still have stability. Also has the rodpod which is nice for landings for your poles and the sonar shield seems to keep the fishfinder dry in wet surf launches. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...094#post127094

07-28-2012, 05:13 PM	#8
ctrujillo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: garden grove Posts: 308	Try wetting the xfactor a little more. got to get a pa

07-29-2012, 04:53 PM	#15
JNAST13ST Living Da Dream! Join Date: May 2012 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 414	A x factor would be perfect for your size, stability is great but u sacrifice speed. Well worth it if your not in a hurry __________________ Don't tread on me

07-29-2012, 07:01 PM	#17
yotasan Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: south orange county Posts: 84	Ocean Kayak Ultra 4.3 or 4.7 __________________

07-29-2012, 10:12 PM	#18
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I'm 6'2", 250lbs. I liked my T140 and am saving for another. Faster than the Xfactor and plenty stable. It does lack the inside storage between the legs of the Xfactor or the Ocean Kayak boats. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

07-29-2012, 10:42 PM	#20
JohnnyCope The Four-Finger discount Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lost Posts: 267	I would like to thank all that have taken the time to put in there to cents. Johnny