What to buy? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JD · 06-03-2009, 02:41 PM

X-factor is great, but slow. You won't find a more stable boat, great beginner or experienced angler boat.

I have a friend with an Scupper pro, it's a dart in the water, very fast but not the most stable boat out there. Many YT's have been caught from Scuppers, so I wouldn't rule it out.

Tarpon 160 is about the same, maybe a bit more stable than a scupper but just as fast. Good fishing paltform too.

Prowler / Tridents would be the first thing i looked at if i decided to replace my X-factor. I havent paddled one, but appears to be a nice hybird of all the best features od the 160 and the X-factor. Fast, stable and very customizeable.

Hobie, I can't speak on Hobies, I really dont know much about them other than they are kinda spendy. The look very sturdy and fast. If you find yourself fishing in windy conditions, you have a distinct advantage over all boats w/o mirage drive. Try to tie a knot and paddle at the same time, you'll know what i mean!

06-03-2009, 02:41 PM	#6
JD Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Normal Hts Posts: 62	X-factor is great, but slow. You won't find a more stable boat, great beginner or experienced angler boat. I have a friend with an Scupper pro, it's a dart in the water, very fast but not the most stable boat out there. Many YT's have been caught from Scuppers, so I wouldn't rule it out. Tarpon 160 is about the same, maybe a bit more stable than a scupper but just as fast. Good fishing paltform too. Prowler / Tridents would be the first thing i looked at if i decided to replace my X-factor. I havent paddled one, but appears to be a nice hybird of all the best features od the 160 and the X-factor. Fast, stable and very customizeable. Hobie, I can't speak on Hobies, I really dont know much about them other than they are kinda spendy. The look very sturdy and fast. If you find yourself fishing in windy conditions, you have a distinct advantage over all boats w/o mirage drive. Try to tie a knot and paddle at the same time, you'll know what i mean! __________________ Back home we got a taxidermy man. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him.