Super User HoosierHawgs Posted June 19, 2015 Super User Posted June 19, 2015 "LEDs burn 100 hours on 3 AA batteries (included)"Awesome, thanks! Seems like it will add next to nothing weight wise, so will definitely be an addition that I get when I get my yak Quote
BassNut Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 My Rides. WaveWalk W500 and W300. I've owned sit ins and SOTs, they were good. But the wavewalks are great stable fishing machine, like taking the shore with you.  And they fit in my Kia Soul. 1 Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted June 19, 2015 Super User Posted June 19, 2015 My Rides. WaveWalk W500 and W300. I've owned sit ins and SOTs, they were good. But the wavewalks are great stable fishing machine, like taking the shore with you. And they fit in my Kia Soul. I'm more apt to call that a small boat lol 1 Quote
BassNut Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I'm more apt to call that a small boat lol That's what so awesome about these yaks, as stable as a boat.  They are only 11' 34" long.  You should see the wakes I ride when a Big Pontoon Boat goes zipping by.  That's why I can catch Stripers on the River, standing up casting and fighting the fish and never worry about dumping it. 1 Quote
boostr Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 My wife got me a present over the weekend, now I can stay dry and continue fishing from the Yak on a rainy day, and the jacket is even nice enough to wear out in public...as long as there isn't any fish slime sticking to it. 1 Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015  With regards to those power poles for kayaks, what happens if your power pole gets stuck in the machine and it's in the down position?  You would have to craw to the back of your kayak to mess with it.  I don't think that would be very fun.   Like flyfisher said, if the pole is down, your stability is increased, so crawling to the back is minimal concern.  The challenge for me at least would be rearranging my rods out of the way to get back there. If this ever happens to me, I would be able to sit on my crate assembly and then fiddle with the PowerPole. To get it unstuck, all you have to do is cycle the power and that automatically forces the motor to lift the pole. If you're asking what do you do if the pole is stuck in the down position, but not necessarily stuck in the muck, then all you do is pull the integrated release lever and the entire housing now is able to be rotated out of the water. Quote
Basspro3106 Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 How easy is it for you guys to reach around and get your rods gear,etc from the back of your kayak Im able to reach my hand back with out turning my body or head. but lets say my pliers fall to the bottom of my crate when I need to side saddle my kayak and get it easily. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted July 23, 2015 Super User Posted July 23, 2015 How easy is it for you guys to reach around and get your rods gear,etc from the back of your kayak Im able to reach my hand back with out turning my body or head. but lets say my pliers fall to the bottom of my crate when I need to side saddle my kayak and get it easily. Get a pair of pliers with a sheath/holster....  Try these  http://www.amazon.com/Calcutta-FPB02S-GS-Aluminum-Plier/dp/B00AU5VHWK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437644786&sr=8-1&keywords=calcutta+pliers  http://www.amazon.com/Calcutta-Molded-Pier-Sheath-Belt/dp/B00C4ZI2WM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1437644786&sr=8-2&keywords=calcutta+pliers Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 Just turn side saddle and dangle your feet over the edge. For me, I just put them inside the front pouch of my PFD and minimize the chance of losing it or dropping them. This way, if I drop them, they are in front of me and fall into the footwell area. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 23, 2015 Super User Posted July 23, 2015 I just stand up, turn around, and gets what I need. Get the right boat for the job, and it's no problem. If I'm in a sleeker river boat and can't stan, I have everything in reach. Preparation is the key. If a crate doesn't work for your pliers, don't put them there. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted July 23, 2015 Super User Posted July 23, 2015 J Francho hit it right on the head. Â The key to kayak fishing is to maximize the space you have and set it up to be usable for your fishing style. Â it is one of the reasons you always hear people say to not rig anything on the boat until you fish from it a few times. Â I have had my ATAK out about a dozen times and I am just now starting to figure out exactly where I want everything. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 23, 2015 Super User Posted July 23, 2015 How easy is it for you guys to reach around and get your rods gear,etc from the back of your kayak Im able to reach my hand back with out turning my body or head. but lets say my pliers fall to the bottom of my crate when I need to side saddle my kayak and get it easily. Was a big concern for me, as well. I'm neither as young, nor as flexible as I once was. I've only been fishing from my yak a half dozen times now, but I am happy to learn that it gets easier each time. As noted above, however, it would probably be best not to have small stuff without a lanyard in the bottom of the crate that you might actually need.  Every time out I still adjust what I want where.  I'm still trying to figure out what the bow hatch is for....the only way I'm getting in there is if I get out of the yak. Which isn't out of the question, of course, but I've not considered using it yet. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 23, 2015 Super User Posted July 23, 2015 I keep a ditch bag there, and sometimes the battery. In some cases, the cart went up there as well. Pretty much anything that I didn't need while fishing, but needed to have in the boat. Believe me, if kayaks didn't have a front hatch, you'd all be squawking about why not, lol. 4 Quote
Super User Darren. Posted July 23, 2015 Super User Posted July 23, 2015 For me, rigging my yak is a constant thing.  I almost consider it a hobby now, LOL. I'm always looking for better ways to maximize my fishing experience.  I'll stare at my kayak and let my brain go a stormin' on making it better. Lots of fun.  Reaching around to the back is not a real issue -- since I've dropped a few pounds, it is even easier! Quote
boostr Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 I keep all the tools in my Chinook pfd. Once I get to my spot, I'll raise the seat to its highest position, and have no issues reaching into the crate behind me. Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted July 23, 2015 Super User Posted July 23, 2015 for my pliers, i have a sheath that is attached to the bottom side of my seat. Â always in reach, yet always out of the way. Â couldn't agree more with Jfrancho in that you must have the yak prepared for fishing before you ever hit the water. as for the front hatch, i store my rods in the hull during transport a lot so i use it for that off the water. Â i always have a rain suit tucked up in there too for when i get trapped in a downpour while on the water. Â Quote
hoosierbass07 Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Â I wonder what the price is going to be on the the ATAK with the trolling motor option. Â Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted July 24, 2015 Super User Posted July 24, 2015 i thought i saw somewhere that the motor kit is going to be in the 1500-1700 range so i would guess the whole shebang would be 3k+ Quote
Dye99 Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 I recently went from a trident 13/ native lure to my newest boat, the Atak. So turning around is as easy as standing up and picking one of the 6 rods or tackle i take out with me! Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Well we did a a 6hr float today. Caught a bunch of smallmouth. Great time had by all. Today I got to experience flipping a kayak. Not once, not twice, but 3 times. 2 due to hitting a rock in some riffles while being a bit sideways. The last time was trying to pull a snag free. I learned not to wrap braid around your hand while trying to do so. Sure seems a lot stronger than #10. Camera was on for that one. Warning - some cussing. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks for the video and the reminder. You took those awfully well.    I've gotten a little too confident...carrying too many rods, no cover on my crate and haven't tied down everything I keep around my seat. If I do flip before I change things up, I'm likely going to lose a lot of stuff. Quote
Rhino68W Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Awesome, thanks! Seems like it will add next to nothing weight wise, so will definitely be an addition that I get when I get my yak It's a great thing to have. It lightweight, bright as heck, lasts forever on the batteries, low drag in the wind, and the way it folds and gets put into the flag is great. I will never buy a different light/flag. Quote
Rhino68W Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 Thanks for the video and the reminder. You took those awfully well.    I've gotten a little too confident...carrying too many rods, no cover on my crate and haven't tied down everything I keep around my seat. If I do flip before I change things up, I'm likely going to lose a lot of stuff. That makes 2 of us. I really need to secure my seat, and put some bungee over my crate. I am just nervous because I am in/out of my crate so much. Quote
Rhino68W Posted July 27, 2015 Posted July 27, 2015 How easy is it for you guys to reach around and get your rods gear,etc from the back of your kayak Im able to reach my hand back with out turning my body or head. but lets say my pliers fall to the bottom of my crate when I need to side saddle my kayak and get it easily. It used to be a little sketchy for me, but I added handles and it has made a HUGE difference. Imagine this, I have a handle by the seat on either side of my kayak, and when I turn around to my right, I use my left hand to grab the handle on the right side while I turn around. It helps me feel secured and stable. 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 27, 2015 Super User Posted July 27, 2015 I've never rolled a fishing boat, not once. Quote
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