Your thoughts on a Ocean Kayak Trident 15 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hunters Pa · 03-26-2014, 07:35 PM

I have one and it is my third kayak. I am 5'11" and 150# and really like the Trident. I have also had a Scupper Pro tankwell and a regular Prowler 15.

For me the Trident is a nice dry ride and tracks well. I especially like the ability to stow items inside the rod pod - dry bag, hand pump, spare 2-piece paddle - and store the rods for surf launch (not a problem in the past) and landing (when I typically provide entertainment to anyone around). The transducer mount is a nice bonus as is the sonar shield.

I like the recess where the tacklebox fits - feature of the regular Prowler as well.

The extra 2 feet of length over the 13 can be a concern for storing and maneuvering in the garage/shed. I can't speak to the performance difference over the shorter versions as I have only had the 15 foot Prowlers and the SPTW was 14.

I paid 500 for it used with a lower end paddle and cheapie seat. I have no regrets. If the seat and paddle are lower end then you can upgrade those after getting the requisite safety gear.

If still in doubt, paddle it and see how it feels.

Hope that helps

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03-26-2014, 07:35 PM	#3
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	I have one and it is my third kayak. I am 5'11" and 150# and really like the Trident. I have also had a Scupper Pro tankwell and a regular Prowler 15. For me the Trident is a nice dry ride and tracks well. I especially like the ability to stow items inside the rod pod - dry bag, hand pump, spare 2-piece paddle - and store the rods for surf launch (not a problem in the past) and landing (when I typically provide entertainment to anyone around). The transducer mount is a nice bonus as is the sonar shield. I like the recess where the tacklebox fits - feature of the regular Prowler as well. The extra 2 feet of length over the 13 can be a concern for storing and maneuvering in the garage/shed. I can't speak to the performance difference over the shorter versions as I have only had the 15 foot Prowlers and the SPTW was 14. I paid 500 for it used with a lower end paddle and cheapie seat. I have no regrets. If the seat and paddle are lower end then you can upgrade those after getting the requisite safety gear. If still in doubt, paddle it and see how it feels. Hope that helps