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 Big guy kayak recommendations?
#14084001
08/04/21 09:46 PM
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Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 3,573
Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King
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TFF Team Angler
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Looking for a fishing kayak for a 6’ 280lb guy. Any recommendations? What are y’all currently using?
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 Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King]
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08/04/21 10:13 PM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 663
Cheesehead Wes
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
Joined: Dec 2010
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Bonafide ss127. It is so comfortable. I did a 360 going down a class 4 rapid and did not tip.
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King]
#14084128
08/04/21 11:36 PM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 4,030
bronco71
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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check the kayak forum on here?
1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150 (needs lots of work, put motor on nephew's boat)
1994 XSC-2200 "Jaguar" AKA Shadow 22 Magnum (restoring w/Mercury 200 XRI)
1994 Pantera II (restoring w/Mercury 200 EFI)
1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King]
#14084181
08/05/21 12:14 AM
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 45,236
CCTX
mapquest
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mapquest
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 45,236 |
Lots of options:
Inflatable: Sea Eagle 385fta
Pedal: Hobie PA 14 or Old Town PDL
Paddle: Jackson Big Tuna
Budget: Lifetime Sport Fish Angler
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King]
#14084182
08/05/21 12:14 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,011
Chris G
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I really bought ours for my wife to use at the lake house but I’m a little bigger than the average guy so we went with 2 Hobie Mirage Outback’s and they fit my about as good as one could.
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King]
#14084317
08/05/21 01:54 AM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,008
BigDozer66
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Posts: 11,008 |
Hobie Pro Angler 
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console 2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO (VF115LA) SS Prop Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link 45" 80 lb. Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BalZout Console Humminbird Helix 10 Mega SI BBT Bow Mount Trick Step ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v373/BigDozer66/Boating/Ranger%20Boats%2050%20Years_zpsqe1kjywq.jpg)
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: CCTX]
#14084321
08/05/21 01:56 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 11,992
rj74955
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TFF Guru
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Lots of options:
Inflatable: Sea Eagle 385fta
Pedal: Hobie PA 14 or Old Town PDL
Paddle: Jackson Big Tuna
Budget: Lifetime Sport Fish Angler This guy knows.
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King]
#14084346
08/05/21 02:20 AM
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 99
bklem
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I’m very large and have the Jackson Big Rig. Stable as all get out and can float in 3” of water. Love it.
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King]
#14084749
08/05/21 02:26 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,274
DillonCan'tFish
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I just bought a used Native Slayer Max 12.5. I am 6'7" 220 lbs. and am very comfortable in it. I am brand new to kayak fishing and have zero experience with any other kayaks, but I couldn't be happier with this one. It is rated to carry up to 500 lbs.
I fished out of it for the first time this past Sunday on Clark. My wife sat in a small kayak-style flip-open chair and fished off the back. It was extremely stable and easy to get around the lake even with 2 people and heading directly into the wind. I could stand up and fish no problem.
The little features on this kayak sold me on it and proved very useful on my first trip out.
- Molded-in spots for 3600 sized boxes on either side of the seat.
- Forward-facing rod holder by the seat to use when rigging up or dealing with a fish
- Forward and backward adjusting seat module
- Instant reverse Propel drive
- Track mounts everywhere
- Huge tank well area
- A ton of storage under the seat
- Recessed transducer mounting area
Like I said, I have zero experience with any other kayak, but I would definitely put this one on your list of ones to try out.
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: 572Fitter]
#14085421
08/05/21 11:26 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 11,992
rj74955
TFF Guru
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Two yaks strapped together 
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: 572Fitter]
#14086552
08/06/21 10:49 PM
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deucer02
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Two yaks strapped together Three if my wife wants to go.
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Re: Big guy kayak recommendations?
[Re: Finesse EMPEROR/ Dropshot King]
#14086674
08/07/21 01:02 AM
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Joined: May 2002
Posts: 15,511
K.D.
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TFF Guru
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I've never kayaked because of the stability issue. But with them now getting more advanced and with trolling motors the line is even more thin between them and bassbuster type boats. I would get a bass hunter EX or if I wanted wheels for maneuverability I'd get the bass baby. Much less expensive and much more stable. It's even built with a solid hull like a kayak
Last edited by K.D.; 08/07/21 01:03 AM.
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