On the hunt for a new yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

newportdogs · 01-18-2014, 08:12 PM

I have a Tarpon 160 and my two sons have Tarpon 160’s (all with rudders). We’ve been using the boats for the last 4 years. We tried a number of different models before we made the purchase. Stable, fast, dry ride. Very comfortable seats and the new model seats look even nicer. I’d buy it again. Good luck with search.

01-18-2014, 08:59 PM

Dude check out the new Old Town, CJ has em at OEX, they put a lot of thought into that boat. It's just as, if not, more stable than a ride 135. I'd put it up there as the paddle equiv of a Pro Angler.

Chops6531 · 01-18-2014, 09:56 PM

Im also looking to buy my first yak. Been looking at wilderness systems ride 115. Any suggestions??

Siebler · 01-19-2014, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chops6531

Im also looking to buy my first yak. Been looking at wilderness systems ride 115. Any suggestions??

Come in and Demo the 115. I have both the standard and the 115X in stock. They are cool little boats, I have a 115X I have fished a few times now and am impressed with it.

Chops6531 · 01-19-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Come in and Demo the 115. I have both the standard and the 115X in stock. They are cool little boats, I have a 115X I have fished a few times now and am impressed with it.

Ill be sure to stop by there as soon as I get home. Thanks for the heads up.

Sdspeed · 01-19-2014, 01:29 PM

TARPON 160 TRIDENT 15

LENGTH: 16' LENGTH: 15' 7.5"
WIDTH: 28" WIDTH: 29"
WEIGHT: 83 lbs. WEIGHT: 60 lbs
COCKPIT LENGTH: 52” COCKPIT LENGTH: 51"
MAX CAPACITY: 375 lbs. MAX CAPACITY: 500-550 lbs

Siebler · 01-19-2014, 03:01 PM

Trident 15 is discontinued for 2014.

Siebler · 01-19-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Dude check out the new Old Town, CJ has em at OEX, they put a lot of thought into that boat. It's just as, if not, more stable than a ride 135. I'd put it up there as the paddle equiv of a Pro Angler.

That is a LOOOONG ways off from a 160.

Josh I love the 160 as you know. Come demo this week as planned and see what you think, Im sure youll like it.

easyday · 01-19-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Dude check out the new Old Town, CJ has em at OEX, they put a lot of thought into that boat. It's just as, if not, more stable than a ride 135. I'd put it up there as the paddle equiv of a Pro Angler.

The old town does look like a sweet boat and id bet it would be awesome for some lake fishing you could stand and sight cast all day on that thing but I'm looking to go longer and faster than my X factor, I gotta keep up with all you peddlers drake.

kaya_one · 01-19-2014, 08:02 AM

Easy,
I've got a tarpon 140 about 5 years old. If you wanna try it out and actually fish it...go for it...take it for a day. Pm me if interested. I love the boat but have no other experience on other kayaks. Everyone tells me it is one of the fastest hulls, but not as stable. I am not interested in great stability and more interested in the speed so it works for me.

01-18-2014, 09:56 PM	#3
Chops6531 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 112	Im also looking to buy my first yak. Been looking at wilderness systems ride 115. Any suggestions?? __________________ -Chops

01-19-2014, 01:29 PM	#6
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Have ya considered the Trident 15? TARPON 160 TRIDENT 15 LENGTH: 16' LENGTH: 15' 7.5" WIDTH: 28" WIDTH: 29" WEIGHT: 83 lbs. WEIGHT: 60 lbs COCKPIT LENGTH: 52” COCKPIT LENGTH: 51" MAX CAPACITY: 375 lbs. MAX CAPACITY: 500-550 lbs

01-19-2014, 03:01 PM	#7
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Trident 15 is discontinued for 2014. __________________ CJ Siebler

01-18-2014, 08:12 PM	#1
newportdogs Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newport Posts: 40	I have a Tarpon 160 and my two sons have Tarpon 160’s (all with rudders). We’ve been using the boats for the last 4 years. We tried a number of different models before we made the purchase. Stable, fast, dry ride. Very comfortable seats and the new model seats look even nicer. I’d buy it again. Good luck with search.

01-18-2014, 08:59 PM	#2
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Dude check out the new Old Town, CJ has em at OEX, they put a lot of thought into that boat. It's just as, if not, more stable than a ride 135. I'd put it up there as the paddle equiv of a Pro Angler.

01-19-2014, 08:02 AM	#10
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	Easy, I've got a tarpon 140 about 5 years old. If you wanna try it out and actually fish it...go for it...take it for a day. Pm me if interested. I love the boat but have no other experience on other kayaks. Everyone tells me it is one of the fastest hulls, but not as stable. I am not interested in great stability and more interested in the speed so it works for me.