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

MrPatrick · 03-26-2014, 06:05 PM

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Great kayak! Fits almost everybody. Fast, stable, rod pod, in and out of the surf well. I'm 5'9" and 250+, not flexible, not agile and very comfortable in all conditions. It takes big boat wakes and swells like a champ and it has the rod pod!

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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

buddha · 03-26-2014, 07:36 PM

Excellent deal at 500 bucks. Very popular boat and the mod pod is a great feature and makes it easy to store rods and equipment under the hull.

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03-26-2014, 06:05 PM	#1
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1395885574.725491.jpg Great kayak! Fits almost everybody. Fast, stable, rod pod, in and out of the surf well. I'm 5'9" and 250+, not flexible, not agile and very comfortable in all conditions. It takes big boat wakes and swells like a champ and it has the rod pod! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

03-26-2014, 07:35 PM	#2
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

03-26-2014, 07:36 PM	#3
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	Excellent deal at 500 bucks. Very popular boat and the mod pod is a great feature and makes it easy to store rods and equipment under the hull.