Another Kayak topic

[backstraps]

I have been reading through old kayak topics and postings...first off I have never sit in or on a kayak or a canoe, ever


I really like the idea of the sit on top Kayaks. I have looked at a bunch of different models. Something I cant find much information on... how wet do you guys get using the sit on top kayaks?

I was told by a guy today at a retail location, that the sit on op kayaks are referred to as "warm water boats" due to the amound on water you come in contact with.

Just trying to think ahead on the cold water hunts :)

[BigHunt]

I have been reading through old kayak topics and postings...first off I have never sit in or on a kayak or a canoe, ever


I really like the idea of the sit on top Kayaks. I have looked at a bunch of different models. Something I cant find much information on... how wet do you guys get using the sit on top kayaks?

I was told by a guy today at a retail location, that the sit on op kayaks are referred to as "warm water boats" due to the amound on water you come in contact with.

Just trying to think ahead on the cold water hunts :)

love my sit on top!!!!!! its kind of entertaing watching me trying to get in and out of a sit in side kayak sit on top is the way to go! your in and out in a jiffy with out a struggle FOR ME ANYWAY! as far as the water ..when It starts cooling down I just wear my hip waders for the ride so any water that dose get on my legs I don't get wet...also I have that whole inside of the kayak to store gear

[DaveT1963]

If you can access the water and a little weight is not a problem I recommend the nucanoe. If you ever have to get in/out in waist deep water you will know why.... Most stable hybrid kayak I have been in. Plus you can carry a lot of gear/weight/deer

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[Wapiti]

I have been reading through old kayak topics and postings...first off I have never sit in or on a kayak or a canoe, ever


I really like the idea of the sit on top Kayaks. I have looked at a bunch of different models. Something I cant find much information on... how wet do you guys get using the sit on top kayaks?

I was told by a guy today at a retail location, that the sit on op kayaks are referred to as "warm water boats" due to the amound on water you come in contact with.

Just trying to think ahead on the cold water hunts :)

I have both a SOT kayak and a canoe, and use both for hunting. You can get scupper plugs for many of the SOT kayaks, which will keep your but much drier. I tend to use the kayak for long paddles and really skinny, hard to reach spots, whereas the canoe is nice for hauling a bunch of gear (and a big buck ).

[headgear]

I have a yak and a canoe, the yak sits at home 99% of the time, canoe is just more convenient for hauling gear and deer.

[Beauford]

I would second the Nucanoe as a great option. I almost pulled the trigger and got one last month but i passed on it for now. You can stand up in the Nucanoe paddel up to the cattails and hoop right off with ease.

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[backstraps]

Thanks for the replies. Bighunt, the predator xt is one I was looking at. I need for flooded timber areas, so skinny, sleak, and easy to track is what I need.

I really like the looks of the nucanoe, pricey but I bet that would be the cats meow.


Another question for you guys....areas I want to access...I have to snake my way through the flooded timer to the wood edges. The edge of the river has "mud" banks about 6 foot up to the shore edge....how do you guys approach this type of scenario?

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[backstraps]

I would also like opinions on this duck boat. Like I mentioned I've never as much as set in a kayak let alone use one....

What's your thoughts on the Beavertail Phantom Duck Boathttp://m.basspro.com/Beavertail-Pha ... pingdotcom

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[justdirtyfun]

Anyone have a tandem kayak?
My plan would be hunting rig and summer fun with wife and dog. Gear and hauling deer would be a piece of cake.

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[BigHunt]

Thanks for the replies. Bighunt, the predator xt is one I was looking at. I need for flooded timber areas, so skinny, sleak, and easy to track is what I need.

I really like the looks of the nucanoe, pricey but I bet that would be the cats meow.


Another question for you guys....areas I want to access...I have to snake my way through the flooded timer to the wood edges.[glow=red]The edge of the river has "mud" banks about 6 foot up to the shore edge....how do you guys approach this type of scenario?[/glow]
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chest waders and some !@LLS


honesty, I have a big hook I made at work I tied a rope onto it.....ive been in this situation your describe. what I do I paddle as close as possible, then throw that hook as quiet as possible on land ( ive never had to throw it father then 5 feet) pull the rope until it snags into the ground then with brute strength I pull my self closer and closer until I feel I can hop out and get on solid enough ground to stand. when I use the hook , I make sure im far enough away from my hunting area in case I make to much nosie

[backstraps]

Lol...chest waders check....the others, check. Had to laugh when I read that.

Going to test run some kayaks Friday.

Like the looks of your yak BH. Did you make a mount for your gear or just use the factory bungees

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[BigHunt]

Lol...chest waders check....the others, check. Had to laugh when I read that.

Going to test run some kayaks Friday.

Like the looks of your yak BH. Did you make a mount for your gear or just use the factory bungees

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No mounts....the stand and sticks sit perfectly in the back, I bungee the stand down and then put the mesh netting over it...for the bow, I just use elastic bungee that's on the front of the yak. It dose not move

[cbigbear]

chest waders and some !@LLS

I second this & will add no fear of getting either muddy!!!! Last year I dealt with this a lot & it's a huge pain in the rear. I have a sit in yak. I original bought it to access more upland country via rivers - worked good. Now I'm in more lowland with creeks, drains, & major rivers. Due to flooding almost all water ways have steep, muddy, cut banks. I'm sure a sit ontop would help, but my current solution is to paddle until I have an access spot. Couple times I was pass !@LLS deep in mud this year!!!!

[msailor]

Ran across this today. I don't have a use for it, but I could see a scenario where someone might want one, i.e. a lengthy portage or a backcountry type hunt. Personally...it scares me and I wouldnt trust it, but the videos look legit.
http://www.backcountry.com/sc/oru-kayaks?INT_ID=IB16750

[backstraps]

Ran across this today. I don't have a use for it, but I could see a scenario where someone might want one, i.e. a lengthy portage or a backcountry type hunt. Personally...it scares me and I wouldnt trust it, but the videos look legit.
http://www.backcountry.com/sc/oru-kayaks?INT_ID=IB16750

Wow that is a cool concept, I am not sure I would trust it with my body weight and gear. Id probably hit something underwater and cave it in hahaha