Yak quesitons

[ned]

I have the opportunity to pick up an Ocean Kayak. Prowler 15' angler is the model.

I have never been in a kayak, but most of my efforts are estuary related when it comes to fishing for bass, and occassionally the beaches they empty at.

I guess I like the idea of not having to drag my canoe through 8 inches of water when I could possibly be paddling in a kayak.

Typically, I'll walk down my home water with the canoe tied off around my waist at dead low, fish the mouth and some bars, and float the incoming back to the launch.

I love flats bass.

With that said, I think the kayak would provide me with a better opportunity to do some paddling against the tide and not have to worry so much about incoming/outgoing as far as timing the canoe launch and float back.

Do they navigate real well in the estuaries?

Will it paddle easier against the tide than my canoe?

[ChemFly]

The Prowler/Angler 15 is a good sit-on-top kayak for what you want to do. It's fast, stable and draws very little water. It will out perform a canoe in all conditions except for what it can carry. Then again there is no need to bring all of your gear on a kayak. Keep it simple and clutter free- one or two rod holders,a surf bag or fanny pack for your fly/lure boxes, add some leader material a pair of pliers and off you go.

Don't forget your life jacket!

Send me a PM if you would like to review in greater detail.
Good Luck!
JW

[twick]

I bought a Prowler 13 this summer after using a sit in kayak for the past 3 seasons. I love the prowler and find it to be stable, fast and not too heavy for its size. I highly recommend it. The one big difference is that I get wet compared to the relatively dry ride in my old sit in kayak, but it is a fair tradeoff.

[tjf02]

I bought a P13 this year as well. It, along with the 15, tracks well and can be paddled against the tide but with caveats. If the wind and tide are in opposite directions good luck. It will be a wet and tiresome paddle. I paddled Plum Island area against the tide and found a few times where I would paddle for 5 minutes, look up and notice I had not moved. --124-3

If you are a big guy (220+) you will get water through the scupper holes. Plug the ones in the seat area and leave the ones in the foot well open. They drain the water well when you are moving.

I would recommend also having a rudder on it. You can control the drift, along with somewhat control the tow when you catch a pig. Without the rudder you will have to put the rod in a holder and manuver around bouy's and/or other such obstacles.

It is a great ride, and really opens up water that would be tough to get to and stay in. Good luck.

t

PS. There is another site that is 100% kayak fishing. A lot of guys are on both sites. Send me a pm as I don't think it would be right to advertise it here.

[KayakerStan]

The OK Prowler 15 is a great fishing kayak, but if your very tall or as posted above a little on the heavy side it might not be the kayak for you. The P15 kayak can be used launching/landing in ocean surf, great for back bays and estuary fishing. If you need anymore info about this kayak or any others please feel free to either e-mail me or send me a PM anytime.

[WeeHooker]

I'm surprised you can't paddle a canoe in 8" of water. Must be round bottom?
Anyway, you WILL find that this type of yak is considerably easier to paddle and control in wind and current than any canoe of rqual length. Buy it. You'll be thrilled.

p.s. if you search, you'll find that the 15' prowler is in the top few of recomended yaks on this site.