Cobra FnD Questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

herbo · 05-13-2011, 06:12 PM

Hi everyone, need some input on FnD's any good thoughts, bad thoughts, problems recommendations, I know it's a slow slug...but I'm looking at total weight capacity ,being a big guy myself.
Also possibly considering the OK Prowler Big Game, just received the 2011 OK catalog and that 'yak only comes in YELLOW....I'm sick of yellow and can't seem to get any call backs or responses from OK in ordering a special color ie. sunrise or orange (Mango)? this will be a future purchase after I get my new knee joint,(hopefully in October)
Thanks for all your tips in advance, they will be sincerely appreciated.....H

superpoly76 · 05-13-2011, 07:23 PM

Why not the Prowler trident 15 (angler)?

Im 6' and 230# and can fly fish off the front (reinforced) hatch ! Test one out if you can.
Brian

richard67b · 05-13-2011, 07:35 PM

I;AM 300 LB AND YES IT SLOW BUT FOR ITS VERY STABLE AND I HAVE CRATE ON THE BACK

ctrujillo · 05-13-2011, 08:23 PM

have a f&d this was my first yak and loved the stability.i bought a xfactor at the malibu factory sale.i got to say it is faster and just as stable i am a big guy at 6/1 300lbs.still have the f&d i use it for a extra

Amish Ed · 05-13-2011, 10:02 PM

Problem with the FnD is like you said, slug and tank. Unless you're like 400lbs an X-factor would be fine, The OK boat should be fine, also look at the OK Malibu 2XL. Stability is something you can adjust to with a little time, slow will always be slow.

maui jim · 05-14-2011, 07:10 AM

Most people forget to add the weight of their gear and full bait tank into the yak formula...
I see alot of yaks that are overloaded, then add a couple of nice fish. or thresher, ocean chop, and it's quite interesting to see..

I'll say go with the load ratio other than the preferances of others, all kayaks can catch fish,.. it's just the angler that has the difficulties..

05-13-2011, 06:12 PM	#1
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	Cobra FnD Questions Hi everyone, need some input on FnD's any good thoughts, bad thoughts, problems recommendations, I know it's a slow slug...but I'm looking at total weight capacity ,being a big guy myself. Also possibly considering the OK Prowler Big Game, just received the 2011 OK catalog and that 'yak only comes in YELLOW....I'm sick of yellow and can't seem to get any call backs or responses from OK in ordering a special color ie. sunrise or orange (Mango)? this will be a future purchase after I get my new knee joint,(hopefully in October) Thanks for all your tips in advance, they will be sincerely appreciated.....H __________________ mellow yellow malibu eXtreme

05-13-2011, 07:35 PM	#3
richard67b Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: o-side Posts: 58	FND I;AM 300 LB AND YES IT SLOW BUT FOR ITS VERY STABLE AND I HAVE CRATE ON THE BACK

05-13-2011, 10:02 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Problem with the FnD is like you said, slug and tank. Unless you're like 400lbs an X-factor would be fine, The OK boat should be fine, also look at the OK Malibu 2XL. Stability is something you can adjust to with a little time, slow will always be slow. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

05-14-2011, 07:10 AM	#6
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Most people forget to add the weight of their gear and full bait tank into the yak formula... I see alot of yaks that are overloaded, then add a couple of nice fish. or thresher, ocean chop, and it's quite interesting to see.. I'll say go with the load ratio other than the preferances of others, all kayaks can catch fish,.. it's just the angler that has the difficulties.. __________________

05-13-2011, 07:23 PM	#2
superpoly76 Junior Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 9	Why not the Prowler trident 15 (angler)? Im 6' and 230# and can fly fish off the front (reinforced) hatch ! Test one out if you can. Brian

05-13-2011, 08:23 PM	#4
ctrujillo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: garden grove Posts: 308	have a f&d this was my first yak and loved the stability.i bought a xfactor at the malibu factory sale.i got to say it is faster and just as stable i am a big guy at 6/1 300lbs.still have the f&d i use it for a extra