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What would be the perfect Kayak setup?..unlimited budget #15052934 04/21/24 02:35 PM
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If you had the chance to pick your dream kayak setup without any budget constraints, what would be your ultimate kayak and (if you put graphs) which graphs would you outfit it with?
Go wild with it, would love to hear your ideas for set ups and accessories that you would add.
(also don't worry about weight either...unless your trying to mount (4) 31 series batteries and a 250 optimax haha)

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Re: What would be the perfect Kayak setup?..unlimited budget [Re: cruzfishing] #15053407 04/21/24 11:50 PM
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well since my idea of the perfect kayak is something that will get you through thick and thin, wind or waves with a paddle, and able to transport without a trailer... I already have it.. for me its the Native Kayaks Manta Ray 14.. if I want more room to stand or haul more gear, its going to defeat my whole purpose for sticking with a paddled kayak.. that day is coming sooner than later as I am having trouble loading and unloading these days... already have two trailers for kayaks, already have two motors .. honda 5 and a Newport NK180 trolling motor (that I havent put in the water)... after watching how much effort it would take to unload a kayak off a trailer, then on to a cart, then down to the water ... or trying to get a kayak off a trailer thats backed down to the water, or retrieving it... I am not sure what to do... think you better have enough power to run that kayak up on bunks or you are going to be in the water trying to get it to stay on trailer when windy.

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Re: What would be the perfect Kayak setup?..unlimited budget [Re: cruzfishing] #15053545 Yesterday at 03:44 AM
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I can't pick just one, but with unlimited budget I would want to have a about 5 different types of kayaks.
Each one has it's pros/cons depending on where you are fishing.

1 Lightweight paddle Kayak for small lakes or ponds that I can easily carry or even possibly portage around.

2 Peddle Kayak that is stable for standing and can handle bigger water and longer range on lakes, bays and slow moving streams

3 Trolling motor Kayak with a full electronics set for fishing deeper lakes, probably have a trailer on this one

4 Shorter River Kayak that can handle fast water and durable, maneuverable in rapids and around rocks, more like a canoe

5 Saltwater kayak than can handle big waves and longer range, either peddle or TM

There's not one Kayak that can do all these things IMHO. If there is, it's a unicorn Kayak.


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Re: What would be the perfect Kayak setup?..unlimited budget [Re: lconn4] #15053606 Yesterday at 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by lconn4
well since my idea of the perfect kayak is something that will get you through thick and thin, wind or waves with a paddle, and able to transport without a trailer... I already have it.. for me its the Native Kayaks Manta Ray 14.. if I want more room to stand or haul more gear, its going to defeat my whole purpose for sticking with a paddled kayak.. that day is coming sooner than later as I am having trouble loading and unloading these days... already have two trailers for kayaks, already have two motors .. honda 5 and a Newport NK180 trolling motor (that I havent put in the water)... after watching how much effort it would take to unload a kayak off a trailer, then on to a cart, then down to the water ... or trying to get a kayak off a trailer thats backed down to the water, or retrieving it... I am not sure what to do... think you better have enough power to run that kayak up on bunks or you are going to be in the water trying to get it to stay on trailer when windy.

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Is that more of a Skiff? Very cool looking


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Re: What would be the perfect Kayak setup?..unlimited budget [Re: cruzfishing] #15053873 Yesterday at 04:43 PM
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I could never pick 1. I have 2 needs, speed and stability. In freshwater I'd like decent speed with enough stability for me to throw my castnet. Currently I want a nucanoe pursuit. In the speed areai have a stealth fisha 500.i would like a 575. I'm not too big on graphs. Although I do like GPS. Those would be my 2.


Re: What would be the perfect Kayak setup?..unlimited budget [Re: TxDanFishMan] #15054741 7 hours ago
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Originally Posted by TxDanFishMan
I can't pick just one, but with unlimited budget I would want to have a about 5 different types of kayaks.
Each one has it's pros/cons depending on where you are fishing.

1 Lightweight paddle Kayak for small lakes or ponds that I can easily carry or even possibly portage around.

2 Peddle Kayak that is stable for standing and can handle bigger water and longer range on lakes, bays and slow moving streams

3 Trolling motor Kayak with a full electronics set for fishing deeper lakes, probably have a trailer on this one

4 Shorter River Kayak that can handle fast water and durable, maneuverable in rapids and around rocks, more like a canoe

5 Saltwater kayak than can handle big waves and longer range, either peddle or TM

There's not one Kayak that can do all these things IMHO. If there is, it's a unicorn Kayak.



This^
The OP post begs the question-why?
Kayaks, in their true form, are meant to inexpensive simple way to get on the water. I know some people love to spend money "improving" their kayak and that's just fine.
My buddy that fishes out of his Pelican 106 (vintage 1990s something) that leaks like a sieve and looks like ka-ka, is totally happy with his kayak and catches a lot of fish on a regular basis.

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Originally Posted by Snottynose
Originally Posted by TxDanFishMan
I can't pick just one, but with unlimited budget I would want to have a about 5 different types of kayaks.
Each one has it's pros/cons depending on where you are fishing.

1 Lightweight paddle Kayak for small lakes or ponds that I can easily carry or even possibly portage around.

2 Peddle Kayak that is stable for standing and can handle bigger water and longer range on lakes, bays and slow moving streams

3 Trolling motor Kayak with a full electronics set for fishing deeper lakes, probably have a trailer on this one

4 Shorter River Kayak that can handle fast water and durable, maneuverable in rapids and around rocks, more like a canoe

5 Saltwater kayak than can handle big waves and longer range, either peddle or TM

There's not one Kayak that can do all these things IMHO. If there is, it's a unicorn Kayak.



This^
The OP post begs the question-why?
Kayaks, in their true form, are meant to inexpensive simple way to get on the water. I know some people love to spend money "improving" their kayak and that's just fine.
My buddy that fishes out of his Pelican 106 (vintage 1990s something) that leaks like a sieve and looks like ka-ka, is totally happy with his kayak and catches a lot of fish on a regular basis.


I agree. Simple is better. Also,,,most who go into the saltwater offshore don't use a trolling motor. Light is key out there. The distance required for real offshore play means you need a serious battery. To give an example, I regularly paddle over 20 miles out there.


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