Tamarack 10 foot at Walmart - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kevbeer · 01-18-2019, 08:15 AM

here is my thread

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=33515

james92026 · 01-18-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kevbeer

here is my thread

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=33515

Granted a 10 footer is not the best choice. I flipped my 12 foot Cobra Navigator in open water. but mostly my fault. I thought I was proficient but sometimes we make dumb moves. Mine was attempting to pull out a rod holder that was in backwards. I had tried to yank it out and as I pulled back, a swell came in and I was over before I realized it. It happened so fast. Had I thought about it, I would have straddled the null and tried to remain centered.

I had been on what some consider "tippy" yaks before with no problem, such as 14 foot Tarpon.

Amish Ed · 01-18-2019, 10:47 PM

Save a few hundred more and get a good used kayak. It will serve you much better. If you can, try it before you buy it. What feels right for you might, be completely different from me. What are your stats? Your size makes a big difference in choosing which might be the best fit for you.

I've never flipped outside of the surf. But, my first kayak was a Navigator. I almost rolled that yak so many times I sold it after 6 months. One of Cobra's worst designs. I paddled a Tarpon 140 for a few years, I liked it a lot. I didn't find it too tippy at the time. I'm so used to my current battleship (Ride 135) though, that most kayaks would feel tippy to me now.

james92026 · 01-19-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Save a few hundred more and get a good used kayak. It will serve you much better. If you can, try it before you buy it. What feels right for you might, be completely different from me. What are your stats? Your size makes a big difference in choosing which might be the best fit for you.

I've never flipped outside of the surf. But, my first kayak was a Navigator. I almost rolled that yak so many times I sold it after 6 months. One of Cobra's worst designs. I paddled a Tarpon 140 for a few years, I liked it a lot. I didn't find it too tippy at the time. I'm so used to my current battleship (Ride 135) though, that most kayaks would feel tippy to me now.

Stats? well, physical are 6ft 1, 170 lbs 76 yrs.

Amish Ed · 01-21-2019, 06:59 AM

Definitely too big for the Wal-Mart kayak. You want something at least 12', but 13' would be better. Weight capacity won't be an issue for you, so that's good.

summers in kuwait · 01-21-2019, 11:11 AM

I've had a variety of fishing kayaks over the years, the smallest being a Tarpon 120. Although it was a fun shape, excelled in the surf and was great in tighter waters (bays, rivers and creeks) this shape still lacked in weight capacity, once loaded up with all necessary salt water gear and didn't track as well as a longer boats.

Anything can be done, but I would personally tell most to start at 12´+ for Ocean Fishing. And you don't have to have a Hobie or higher priced kayak.

There are plenty of reasonable and safer options, new or used like:

Trident 13/ Prowler 13
Tarpon 140
X-13
Fish n Dive

I personally prefer more narrow and longer boats.

"You can learn balance, but you can't make a big kayak fast."

monstahfish · 01-21-2019, 12:53 PM

All great input as stated. A better used yak is the way to go and like they say, you don't need to go crazy. I should note, I haul all kinds of kayaks around on my focus electric so as long as you buy a good rack and install it properly, you'll be all set for transporting a 12+' yak on your prius. I'd recommend a rhino rack and their universal side loader. If you can't find a deal on that there's always used thule racks on craigslist and they have a load assist bar called an outrigger that essentially does the same thing.

01-18-2019, 10:47 PM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Save a few hundred more and get a good used kayak. It will serve you much better. If you can, try it before you buy it. What feels right for you might, be completely different from me. What are your stats? Your size makes a big difference in choosing which might be the best fit for you. I've never flipped outside of the surf. But, my first kayak was a Navigator. I almost rolled that yak so many times I sold it after 6 months. One of Cobra's worst designs. I paddled a Tarpon 140 for a few years, I liked it a lot. I didn't find it too tippy at the time. I'm so used to my current battleship (Ride 135) though, that most kayaks would feel tippy to me now. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead! Last edited by Amish Ed; 01-18-2019 at 10:58 PM.

01-21-2019, 06:59 AM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Definitely too big for the Wal-Mart kayak. You want something at least 12', but 13' would be better. Weight capacity won't be an issue for you, so that's good. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-18-2019, 08:15 AM	#1
kevbeer Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: rancho bernardo Posts: 65	here is my thread http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=33515

01-21-2019, 11:11 AM	#6
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	I've had a variety of fishing kayaks over the years, the smallest being a Tarpon 120. Although it was a fun shape, excelled in the surf and was great in tighter waters (bays, rivers and creeks) this shape still lacked in weight capacity, once loaded up with all necessary salt water gear and didn't track as well as a longer boats. Anything can be done, but I would personally tell most to start at 12´+ for Ocean Fishing. And you don't have to have a Hobie or higher priced kayak. There are plenty of reasonable and safer options, new or used like: Trident 13/ Prowler 13 Tarpon 140 X-13 Fish n Dive I personally prefer more narrow and longer boats. "You can learn balance, but you can't make a big kayak fast."

01-21-2019, 12:53 PM	#7
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 406	All great input as stated. A better used yak is the way to go and like they say, you don't need to go crazy. I should note, I haul all kinds of kayaks around on my focus electric so as long as you buy a good rack and install it properly, you'll be all set for transporting a 12+' yak on your prius. I'd recommend a rhino rack and their universal side loader. If you can't find a deal on that there's always used thule racks on craigslist and they have a load assist bar called an outrigger that essentially does the same thing.