Kayak fishing

[RLinNH]

3 hours ago, kenmitch said:

 

Not off hand....But I'll be sending you a PM in a couple of minutes or so.

I just picked up a 2018 Hobie Pro Angler 14. It has rudder controls on Port and Starboard sides of the boat.

[Yakalong]

Was out in the yak this past week a couple of times, it is so nice to be able to get in behind docks and go under catwalks where boats can't get to.

[Traumabrew]

Old Town Predator MK (the Minn-Kota motor model) has foot rudder controls. True hands free fishing. It costs about 200 more than the PDL version.

[DogBone_384]

On 5/24/2018 at 10:48 AM, boostr said:

Lure 11.5 all of last year since I bought my boat, and trying to put that barge on top of my Explorer was a hassle.

It can’t be that bad.  I have two 11.5’s on my Tundra’s ladder rack right now. I can get them up there no problem, even after a long day.

 

Remove the seat, accessories, and empty the hatch and they only weigh 70 - 75 pounds.

 

Come to think of it, Chad Hoover has a video on his channel of his wife putting one of their kayaks on their SUV by herself: 

 

[LadiMopar]

50 minutes ago, DogBone_384 said:

On 5/24/2018 at 10:48 AM, boostr said:

Lure 11.5 all of last year since I bought my boat, and trying to put that barge on top of my Explorer was a hassle.

It can’t be that bad.  I have two 11.5’s on my Tundra’s ladder rack right now. I can get them up there no problem, even after a long day.

 

Remove the seat, accessories, and empty the hatch and they only weigh 70 - 75 pounds.

 

@DogBone_384 70-75 lbs is still pretty significant weight and depending on persons height, age, and physical ability it can certainly be a daunting task to manhandle such a thing.

 

As I mentioned in another thread, I recently bought a trailer for my Lure 10 (70 lbs without gear) because it was just too much for me to heft into the truck by myself...  I can remember a day when 70lbs was a breeze, but these days the moto is; my mind is willing but my body has other ideas.

[DogBone_384]

Yeah, I know.  Everything my Father told me about my 40’s came true.  He didn’t say ANYTHING about 50’s ..... I’m starting to figure it out now.  

 

Still, where there’s a will, there’s a way....

[LadiMopar]

3 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

Yeah, I know.  Everything my Father told me about my 40’s came true.  He didn’t say ANYTHING about 50’s ..... I’m starting to figure it out now.  

 

Still, where there’s a will, there’s a way....

 

I'm now on the downhill slide towards 60.

Just figure anything your father told you about your 40's increase the difficulty/irritation by 5-15% for your 50's. 

[boostr]

15 hours ago, DogBone_384 said:

It can’t be that bad.  I have two 11.5’s on my Tundra’s ladder rack right now. I can get them up there no problem, even after a long day.

 

Remove the seat, accessories, and empty the hatch and they only weigh 70 - 75 pounds.

 

Come to think of it, Chad Hoover has a video on his channel of his wife putting one of their kayaks on their SUV by herself: 

 

You calling me out PUNK!

 

I like to see him do it that easy with the wheel in the keel and on pavement and a real SUv. Not that simple with the wheel in the keel, plus I had the foam blocks on the crossbars. My 4th gen Explorer was also taller than you average Explorer, and 5th gen Explorer. To me it was a pain, but like I said I got the boat and the Explorer was on it's last leg. So the truck will make it easier to load, and get me back on the yak.

[DogBone_384]

Nope, not calling you out at all.  The ladder rack on my Tundra is 6’ 6-8”.  My first kayak, a 128T was too big for me to lift it up, but I put a rubber mat on the ground, put the stern on it and levered the beast up from the rear rack and walked it down to the front rack.  

 

I agree a pickup is the way to go.  When I carry only one yak, I slide it in the bed, tie it down, and head out.

 

Gotta admit it though, it’s pretty cool to see that Bonafide get up there.  Bannanas Inc., in Yarmouth, MA has them in stock.  They’re BIG. 

 

Anyhow, take your Lure and go get yourself a new PB....  cheers.

[boostr]

36 minutes ago, DogBone_384 said:

Nope, not calling you out at all.  The ladder rack on my Tundra is 6’ 6-8”.  My first kayak, a 128T was too big for me to lift it up, but I put a rubber mat on the ground, put the stern on it and levered the beast up from the rear rack and walked it down to the front rack.  

 

I agree a pickup is the way to go.  When I carry only one yak, I slide it in the bed, tie it down, and head out.

 

Gotta admit it though, it’s pretty cool to see that Bonafide get up there.  Bannanas Inc., in Yarmouth, MA has them in stock.  They’re BIG. 

 

Anyhow, take your Lure and go get yourself a new PB....  cheers.

Just bustn' your chops