Forums59
Topics1,038,972
Posts13,956,664
Members144,184
|
Most Online39,925 Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
Re: Ready to Move to a Yak—Opinions Appreciated
[Re: Fishbrain]
#12750198
05/10/18 01:12 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,238
RexW
TFF Team Angler
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,238 |
I've been happy with my Diablo Amigo. No issues fly fishing from it. Sitting or standing.
Fly Fishers International certified casting instructor TFO Rods pro staff
|
|
Re: Ready to Move to a Yak—Opinions Appreciated
[Re: Jimbo]
#12750226
05/10/18 01:28 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,402
Jerry Hamon
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,402 |
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) just up the road from you in San Marcos puts on a couple of weekend demo days twice a year so you could have a chance of trying out several models including the one's you mentioned. You might check with them and see what they have in the way of deals. And while there check out the New Native Slayer XC. It was designed by Native's Team and 3 of us on Pro Staff that are fly fishermen. It is a fly fishing machine.
Owner/Guide at River Crossing Guide Service
(214) 457-3407 revtcf@gmail.com
|
|
Re: Ready to Move to a Yak—Opinions Appreciated
[Re: Jerry Hamon]
#12750385
05/10/18 03:26 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 407
Clay34
Angler
|
Angler
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 407 |
Jerry, I was on the Ack website yesterday and the XC doesnt even show up as a preorder right now. When will this boat be available to buy? Do you know of any shops that have them in stock? Thanks
Last edited by Clay34; 05/10/18 03:27 PM.
Many go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not the fish that they are after. Henry David Thoreau
|
|
Re: Ready to Move to a Yak—Opinions Appreciated
[Re: Jimbo]
#12750402
05/10/18 03:36 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 22,674
Fishbrain
OP
TFF Guru
|
OP
TFF Guru
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 22,674 |
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) just up the road from you in San Marcos puts on a couple of weekend demo days twice a year so you could have a chance of trying out several models including the one's you mentioned. You might check with them and see what they have in the way of deals. Yep, most recent place I've been--that's where I was looking at the Diablo and Feelfree. They don't have any demo days scheduled for awhile, but they do offer $35/day rentals, and I can use one in the morning and come get another for the afternoon. That's the plan. Just to clarify, I am bass fishing first, almost exclusively with baitcasters. The fly fishing would just be now and again. I don't think I want to buy based upon tailoring my choice to fly fishing. Thanks for the good info so far!
|
|
Re: Ready to Move to a Yak—Opinions Appreciated
[Re: Fishbrain]
#12750419
05/10/18 03:48 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 19,220
Jimbo
TFF Guru
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 19,220 |
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) just up the road from you in San Marcos puts on a couple of weekend demo days twice a year so you could have a chance of trying out several models including the one's you mentioned. You might check with them and see what they have in the way of deals. Yep, most recent place I've been--that's where I was looking at the Diablo and Feelfree. They don't have any demo days scheduled for awhile, but they do offer $35/day rentals, and I can use one in the morning and come get another for the afternoon. That's the plan. Just to clarify, I am bass fishing first, almost exclusively with baitcasters. The fly fishing would just be now and again. I don't think I want to buy based upon tailoring my choice to fly fishing. Thanks for the good info so far! The market lately have been flooded with great kayaks, as it seems the manufacturers are constantly trying to one up one another. It can be kind of overwhelming to a newbie.
Just one more cast!
|
|
Re: Ready to Move to a Yak—Opinions Appreciated
[Re: Clay34]
#12750613
05/10/18 06:19 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,402
Jerry Hamon
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,402 |
They should have them in stock. They have shipped limited numbers of them to Texas. I'll be in San Marcos next weekend if you want to check mine out. Just message me and let me know.
Owner/Guide at River Crossing Guide Service
(214) 457-3407 revtcf@gmail.com
|
|
Re: Ready to Move to a Yak—Opinions Appreciated
[Re: Fishbrain]
#12750616
05/10/18 06:21 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,402
Jerry Hamon
TFF Celebrity
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,402 |
Austin Canoe and Kayak (ACK) just up the road from you in San Marcos puts on a couple of weekend demo days twice a year so you could have a chance of trying out several models including the one's you mentioned. You might check with them and see what they have in the way of deals. Yep, most recent place I've been--that's where I was looking at the Diablo and Feelfree. They don't have any demo days scheduled for awhile, but they do offer $35/day rentals, and I can use one in the morning and come get another for the afternoon. That's the plan. Just to clarify, I am bass fishing first, almost exclusively with baitcasters. The fly fishing would just be now and again. I don't think I want to buy based upon tailoring my choice to fly fishing. Thanks for the good info so far! I say that because it has things that fly fishers would want and don't find on a lot of kayaks. It is first and foremost a river boat and can be used for any style of fishing.
Owner/Guide at River Crossing Guide Service
(214) 457-3407 revtcf@gmail.com
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek ğŸ, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|