Jackson Or Perception

[ten2one]

Getting a kayak for very small waters. I'm stuck between the jackson cruise angler 10 and the brand new pescador pro 100. Both have features I like and don't like.  Looking for any feedback of either brand. 

[Caliyak]

Upgrade the perception to the world best yak; Tarpon 100. LOL. Perception is a Tarpon without the upgrades. So, go with the best seat and weight cap.

[ten2one]

The "new" pescador pro is a brand new boat. It is not a tarpon at this point,  but do see it also being a new tarpon.  I went with the Jackson because it has the better seat.

[flyfisher]

Unless you really want the 10' boat i would go up to a 12'.  A 12' boat will do almost everything as well as a10' and paddle any type of distances better and track much better.  That being said, I don't have experience with the pescador but i do with the cruise and it is a great boat, i think one of the best board for the money out there.

 

Also, what does the "Pro" designation actually mean?

[ten2one]

The "pro" has the removable seat, yakattck gear tracks, electronics box with transducer scupper. It's their newest fishing yak. The 100 specs are 10'6" × 32" wide. It looks like a bad a$$ kayak. It's nothing like the the tarpon or old pescador. 

 

http://www.perceptionkayaks.com/us/products/pescador-pro-100

[Scott F]

The "new" pescador pro is a brand new boat. It is not a tarpon at this point,  but do see it also being a new tarpon.  I went with the Jackson because it has the better seat.

Have you looked at the Feelfree Lure 10 kayak? It has even a better seat than the Jackson.

[buzzed bait]

yeah if i were in the market for another yak right now, i'd be looking hard for a feelfree lure 11.5

[ten2one]

Yeah but the jackson price could not be beat. I got the cruise 10 angler at an end of year sale for $700.  Retails at $995. It was the best price, best yak for what I was looking to spend. I was really just going to get an ascend fs10.