Walked in to acadamy and spotted this guy! On sale plus a 10% discount becouse it was the floor model!

The only thing that conserns me is what do i do for a crate? A standard milk crate is to big!

That's great. Welcome to the kayak brotherhood. Now it's time for you to start coming out with us when we go "group kayak fishing"!!!

Congrats on the new boat!! and kudos on getting the extra floor model discount!

As for a crate, do a search on here ... there is a guy in Houston that does custom crates for any yak. He uses a "PVC platform" that fits in the tankwell and provides a raised surface for attaching a standard sized crate. There are pics that should get you started. I had the same problem with my Scrambler, and this option is easy, cheap, and works great! I even adapted the design and built a "cradle" for a crate to attach to the back of my SINK.

Thanks and I'm ready. I've gatta get some waders or something water proof so I don't my [censored] wet!

Waders make a huge difference. I got mine at Academy. They had a pair of breathable waders for well under $100.

Thats the second best looking YAK IVE EVER SEEN!!!
Awesome color too!
Heard somewhere that yellow is the sexiest color out there.
but true!

Man I WISH I HAS ONE!

We use a real thin piece of plywood primed and painted
to stand up against the elements over the small cargo well.


Leave just enough room for your fish to fit in.
works!!! keeps your catch fresh when its cool! Put to many on a hot day and they die quick.
We put our crates on top of the plywood &
hook/strap/secure it to the yak.


Looks like your gonna need some handles. Academy has em. Make sure they have four holes not 2

Congrats! I picked my waders up from Cabelas for cheap in the bargin cave

Congrats!

I've still got rods in stock too.

Awesome i still want some of your rods! Its hard to get over that way when i get off work so late. Hell i didnt walk into academy until around 9:30 last night

No Biggie man. If you need to come out round 9 or 10 sometime that's cool.

I picked up a couple rods from Bob last weekend and love them.

why is it that every time i try and search for a thread it pops up and seas search disabled

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbt...r_s#Post7067652

ohhhh i see! Thanks that helps. Trying to figure out my crate situation. Id like to find something that will fit without building a stand. Also anyone have any input on a good seat for this kayak? Academy didn't have a lot to choose from and im not to thrilled about the one i bought. its a crazy creek sot kayak chair 2 and has the little bag on the back. It sits very low and the bag is completely hidden. Also bought a carlisle day tripper paddle.

Congrats and welcome to the brotherhood...be sure to post up the first time you slime it.

Congrats, 1st boat I ever bought, didn't know if I would enjoy kayaking. That was many boats and years ago.

Loaned it to a good buddy to take to Alaska, he did a glacier fed river trip, 38 miles in 5 hours.!! Glad he was in that stable a boat and no other.
Kinda wished I'd never sold it.

MM

thanks guy!! Im pretty excited!! I might try and go out for a little while tomorrow! Ill freeze my rear off but i can stand it to just sit there!

I love to see the excitement in someone new to kayaking. I still get the feeling when I know I'm going out with a group of yakers. Be careful going out this time of year. If you title every changes fast. Just make sure you dress for if you are going to flip. Breathable waders are a big plus this time of year.
Let us know how you do....

Well i loaded up and went to the lake today only to discover that its very choppy and that i brought everything i needed except The paddle!!!! Man i was ex excited and then i didnt even go out! I dont have waders yet so with the wind blowing like it was today im not getting in that cold [censored] water! Maybe tomorrow or at least in the next week or so.

Headed to weatherford lake Sunday morning! I don't know if it will be any good but I've heard the sand bass are hitting on jigs and minnows. Anyone fish that lake at all?

Sweet boat. Welcome to the madness.