Best Kayak For Us Big Boys ...

[Dramer77]

i was looking at the hobie pro angler 14 but from the pictures of the 13 model the seat doesnt look very wide

[J Francho]

i was looking at the hobie pro angler 14 but from the pictures of the 13 model the seat doesnt look very wide

It's probably one of the biggest seats in the industry.

 

[Dramer77]

It's probably one of the biggest seats in the industry.

 

the  new model has a different seat with rails one it

 

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[J Francho]

Still the biggest.  It's like a lawn chair, lol.

[flyfisher]

Another pedal drive boat to look at is the Native Mariner 12.5.  I believe it has a 500lb or so capacity.

[Felix77]

No takers on the Moken series of Kayaks I noticed.  Anyone have experience with those?

[J Francho]

I used a Moken 13 back when I taught kayak fishing classes.  It felt tippy when standing at first, due to the hull design, but there was a ton of secondary stability.  You just had to keep the hull "cocked," much like the original Ride 135.  It had a few cool features, like little rod rests on the front hatch, and tracked really well.

[jhef]

im 6 '1" and a light 250 i have no problems tipping in my nucanoe frontier 12 , also have a battery. livewell trolling motor etc..can stand and fish with ease ..

[DynoMyte]

Nice boat jhef!

Very informative thread. Good luck on finding the right 'yak Felix77

[awefvawervwae]

I personally use a Wilderness System Ride 115. Im 5' 7" and 260. Its real stable. Depending on what type of water you are going to be fishing depends on length of yak youll want. If its maily open water like lakes and or the bay's/oceans then the longer ones will suit better, in the 13'+. But if you are going to fish maily rivers the shorter in the 11'-12' will be better. Only thing I do not like about the Ride 115 is its weight. I load mine on top of the cab of a 3/4 ton truck and it gets heavy lifting it up above your head.

[Felix77]

Just discovered the new Old Towne Predator. Anyone get a chance to ride one of these?

[kjfishman]

I am on the big side and have lots of room in my Old Town Loon 138 and it is very stable. Handles rough water well and desent speed for its class.. They are made with Polylink 3 and are indestructable. Wheighs about 74lbs so not the lightest. Not in production but if might find a used one for a reaonable price.

 

 

[FD.]

I borrowed a Wilderness System Commander 120 for a river trip last year.  I'm 6-2 230 and it was my first time in a yak.  Very stable and comfortable even for a first timer.

[cddan]

I have used a Wilderness Systems,Pungo  and feel its a good way to go because its a touring kayak with a good pointy bottom and well developed chines.You can move quickly and still have it be stable.Mine was 12 feet but still able to turn well.It tracks straighter than many kayaks and makes rowing easier to get from spot to spot when fishing.My Dad was a larger guy and he was perfectly comfortable.It may feel a little tipsy but the chines on the undersides kick in when you lean one way or another.Its not for standing in but stable and mobile very important when fishing.Another word of advice, get inexpensive soft,folding,high back stadium seats to put on the stock seat.they are cheap (10 bucks).Saves your back if you dont buy the more expensive seats that attach to the kayak.I used to row many many miles in bad conditions with that thing and have used many other kayaks.They are a little pricey but in my opinion worth it.

[cddan]

My Pungo was 700 bucks weighed 49 pounds.They may cost more today .