SOT or SINK

[capemike88]

You guys are going to kill me for this one... Which do you use the most or prefer? SOT of SINK. How long do you like your kayaks to be iin genaral?

Thank's again,

mike

[bluewatr]

You are correct.. Hope you don't get flamed for this one...

This topic is a touchy one here..

NY/NJ and North to CT the majority prefers SOT.

RI and North from there prefers SINK...

Both are great and have their own specific applications...

Personally, I would go with one of each if the budget allows... But most budgets do not allow...

I cover water from CT- MA.....

If I had to go with only one, A SOT would be my first choice (tarpon)... Many will disagree and that is fine!

Sam and Shaun know their stuff and are both SINK guys. I would not take there feedback lightly.... These guys are experienced...

If I had to go to a sink I would get a Pamlico angler (http://www.wildernesssystems.com/kayaks/sporting.php#pamlicoangler) ....
I do not like the Pungos as they can not be outfitted with a rudder system...

Check out the Tarpons too......!

Remember that recovery techniques are different from SOT'S to SINKS... Eskimo Roll with a SOT is not as likely as in a SINK.... For a SOT you climb back in over the bow or stearn..... God forbid if you have to do a eskimo roll in a SINK... Hopefuly the water depth is deeper then the length of your rod... If not you may be very dissapointed when you suddenly find that your rod tip is broken and your fishing trip is cut short...

-mike

[Wes]

I agree. I have 1 of each, a Tarpon and a 17 ft sea kayak. I'd have the Tarpon if I only had one.

[SamRiley]

Originally posted by bluewatr
Hope you don't get flamed for this one...


Flames are never welcomed here but opinions (even strong ones) are :)

As bluewatr says, I'm a SINK guy. If I could only have one yak that's what I'd want it to be. If I could have two, I'd add a longer and lighter SINK to the list and if I could have three I'd get a shorter SOT for playing in big surf, hauling lobster pots and such. For me, there is no best yak, only the best yak for your needs.

[ruge13]

Originally posted by SamRiley
For me, there is no best yak, only the best yak for your needs.

I agree. I was playing around and tried to add some friendly ribbing to that discussion this winter...what else do you do with horses that die....beat it some more.

Thanks for fattening up my head there Miguel.....

[SamRiley]

Here is that Dead Horse (http://www.reel-time.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29901) if you want to read it.
That thread was both informative and therapeutic :)

[capemike88]

I was just wondering what kind of feedback I would get, I wanted to see if anyone would get mad. It's pretty funny when they do, at least frlom my point of view...lol

mike

[ruge13]

Nah...people here are great and usually everything is all good natured. Post a dead short fish on the other hand and you will get death threats.....

[rockfisherman]

11 votes??? :confused: Just as I suspected... About a dozen people read this forum, but we read each of the posts a dozen times and that accounts for all the hits. Come on! Do your civic duty and vote!

Sam, I have two kayaks...how come I can't vote twice??

[kayaker]

I have a 16-foot sea kayak, bought for paddling treks around Cape Ann, that I don't enjoy fishing from (too cramped), and I want a Tarpon or Fish 'n' Dive or even one of those Hobie sit-on-tops with the pedal drive. Anyone have experience with the latter?

[capemike88]

You can't vote twice because it would make to much sense.--125-3

[joev]

Who is fishing Sinks over 14 ft ?

JoeV

[Ozmo]

Well since the thread is started (even if capemike was trolling) ;-> .......

I use a SOT down here in Florida. Water temperature is generally not a problem plus I can use it for snorkeling/diving as well. I have a Drifter which is on the short side. My size was a factor in the choice but I also like the shorter yak for the mangrove creeks. Of course it's a slight drawback on the ocean but overall it's a good choice for fishing down here.

Ozmo

[ruge13]

I have a SINK a hair over 14. Its 14'8" to be exact. If I was going to buy anither boat I would go longer, definately not shorter, but I like longer faster boats and will compromise with the stability, and NO I am not trying to compensate for anything.....:p

[adson]

I fish from a 17ft wooden kayak

some of the areas that I fish I can be paddling a good
5 or 6 miles a day and on those days I'm very happy with
a faster craft.

it's a fast boat and I have no problems with stability.

[SamRiley]

My yak is 13' 4" x 27" and does 10 mile trecks plus taken on some rough water. I love it but would get a longer and lighter one for a second yak.

[Wes]

I have a 17 ft wood yak I still fish from but I used my vote on the Tarpon as I fish that more often. Next boat will be a lightweight and fast SOT.

[JonS]

SOts for certain and 14' or longer.