Opinion or thoughts on the Santa Cruz Raptor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Baitman · 09-19-2012, 05:23 AM

Pismo Beach, Central Coast Kayaks has a demo boat. No better way to understand it than to take one for a test ride.
I've watched a guy stand up paddle and surf it all the way onto the beach. Wish I had the camera then... Stand up flyfishing would be better suited to the Sit In model. It's a little more stable and has that large flat platform in it below the waterline.
Mixed swells, large boat wakes... you just kinda forget they exist in this yak. Seriously,, not a salesman talking here. It's what I hear others say.
If you get time for a demo, I would love to get your opinion.

Going out through a big wave is always easy.. it's coming in that gets tricky.

junglejim · 11-04-2012, 11:42 AM

got out on Saturday on my first trip. Only spent a couple hours mostly paddling although I did bring a rod. The kayak paddled well. I was able to stand up and fish. I have 2 ocean kayaks and have not been able to do that. You can move around quite easily with out fear of hitting the drink. This is a great kayak for someone wanting a stable platform to fish and still have some speed to get where you want. I did have some wind and waves and it did very well into both!

Baitman · 11-05-2012, 06:04 AM

Opener of crab season up here in Half Moon Bay... Got 7 dungies in just a few hours of soak time. Flat water,,, SoCal like weather... Awesome day OTW

I'm headed down south next Monday, I have to be in Ontario.. Going to have a few days to kill. Anyone going out fishing that won't mind if I tag along with? I have no idea where to launch...
Thanks Jim

09-19-2012, 05:23 AM	#1
Baitman Junior Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 22	Pismo Beach, Central Coast Kayaks has a demo boat. No better way to understand it than to take one for a test ride. I've watched a guy stand up paddle and surf it all the way onto the beach. Wish I had the camera then... Stand up flyfishing would be better suited to the Sit In model. It's a little more stable and has that large flat platform in it below the waterline. Mixed swells, large boat wakes... you just kinda forget they exist in this yak. Seriously,, not a salesman talking here. It's what I hear others say. If you get time for a demo, I would love to get your opinion. Going out through a big wave is always easy.. it's coming in that gets tricky.

11-04-2012, 11:42 AM	#2
junglejim Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 7	got out on Saturday on my first trip. Only spent a couple hours mostly paddling although I did bring a rod. The kayak paddled well. I was able to stand up and fish. I have 2 ocean kayaks and have not been able to do that. You can move around quite easily with out fear of hitting the drink. This is a great kayak for someone wanting a stable platform to fish and still have some speed to get where you want. I did have some wind and waves and it did very well into both!