HH Test run Slayer 13 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 01-31-2014, 04:39 PM

I am fishing from the Native Watercraft Slayer Propel tomorrow in the SD Anglers Open Bay Bass. I installed a thru hull pump for the live well and used the transducer arm for a removable FF. Had to make sure everything was tight so I grabbed the Go Pro and a couple crank baits. Caught a couple pop tart halibut and 1 spottie in under an hour. First impressions, I like it, fun kayak! I will be landing around noon at the beach next to the boat launch at Shelter Island tomorrow if anyone wants to test it out. Brent is also bringing one for our booth there tomorrow as well.

We welcome walk ups for tomorrow too. This is fishing against the best on the west coast!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=20258

CKallday71 · 01-31-2014, 06:56 PM

Looks nice! Do you know if they have any ideas of making a Tandem version?

DennisMorgan · 01-31-2014, 07:22 PM

How about a longer boat as well 16'

StinkyMatt · 01-31-2014, 09:40 PM

Andy, post up some of your impressions...opinions about this kayak. We trust your opinion...mere detail.

Can this be tested at your shop?

bigbarrels · 02-03-2014, 09:43 PM

looks nice and like that it peddles more like a bike......looks like you were hauling butt

lbsurf2ca · 02-04-2014, 05:59 AM

Did you have anyone yelling "Slow down, watch your wake"

Raskal311 · 02-04-2014, 06:04 AM

That thing looks fast as hell but the peddle possition doesn't look as comfortable as a hobie.

How does the fishing and peddling feel? is it as comfortable as a hobie?

Jimmyz123 · 02-04-2014, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

I am fishing from the Native Watercraft Slayer Propel tomorrow in the SD Anglers Open Bay Bass. I installed a thru hull pump for the live well and used the transducer arm for a removable FF. Had to make sure everything was tight so I grabbed the Go Pro and a couple crank baits. Caught a couple pop tart halibut and 1 spottie in under an hour. First impressions, I like it, fun kayak! I will be landing around noon at the beach next to the boat launch at Shelter Island tomorrow if anyone wants to test it out. Brent is also bringing one for our booth there tomorrow as well.

We welcome walk ups for tomorrow too. This is fishing against the best on the west coast!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=20258

What do these retail? These pedal more naturally like you would on a bike. Do you feel a difference when compared to a Hobie?

Iceman · 02-04-2014, 08:11 AM

Comparable in speed and effort to the Mirage drive. The circular motion of pedaling is a little more leg movement. There are some cool benifits to reverse, like keeping from bumping into boats when you hook a fish, just back pedaling to hold your position. The tracks make rigging really easy. The seat is right up there in comfort with the rest of that style. The Slayer falls in between the Outback and the Pro Angler IMO in what it offers and seems to be priced right between there too at $2399.

I have yet to take this in the ocean, I know it will handle rough seas as SD Bay is often rougher than open water and it was just fine there handling those big boat wakes. Need to do a surf launch and landing.

01-31-2014, 04:39 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	HH Test run Slayer 13 I am fishing from the Native Watercraft Slayer Propel tomorrow in the SD Anglers Open Bay Bass. I installed a thru hull pump for the live well and used the transducer arm for a removable FF. Had to make sure everything was tight so I grabbed the Go Pro and a couple crank baits. Caught a couple pop tart halibut and 1 spottie in under an hour. First impressions, I like it, fun kayak! I will be landing around noon at the beach next to the boat launch at Shelter Island tomorrow if anyone wants to test it out. Brent is also bringing one for our booth there tomorrow as well. We welcome walk ups for tomorrow too. This is fishing against the best on the west coast! http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=20258 __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 01-31-2014 at 05:06 PM.

01-31-2014, 06:56 PM	#2
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Looks nice! Do you know if they have any ideas of making a Tandem version? __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

01-31-2014, 07:22 PM	#3
DennisMorgan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 225	How about a longer boat as well 16' __________________

02-03-2014, 09:43 PM	#5
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	looks nice and like that it peddles more like a bike......looks like you were hauling butt __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

02-04-2014, 05:59 AM	#6
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	Did you have anyone yelling "Slow down, watch your wake" __________________

01-31-2014, 09:40 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Andy, post up some of your impressions...opinions about this kayak. We trust your opinion...mere detail. Can this be tested at your shop?

02-04-2014, 06:04 AM	#7
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	That thing looks fast as hell but the peddle possition doesn't look as comfortable as a hobie. How does the fishing and peddling feel? is it as comfortable as a hobie? __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

02-04-2014, 08:11 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Comparable in speed and effort to the Mirage drive. The circular motion of pedaling is a little more leg movement. There are some cool benifits to reverse, like keeping from bumping into boats when you hook a fish, just back pedaling to hold your position. The tracks make rigging really easy. The seat is right up there in comfort with the rest of that style. The Slayer falls in between the Outback and the Pro Angler IMO in what it offers and seems to be priced right between there too at $2399. I have yet to take this in the ocean, I know it will handle rough seas as SD Bay is often rougher than open water and it was just fine there handling those big boat wakes. Need to do a surf launch and landing. __________________