One more ? for Kayaker's

[Gator]

OK Kayakers,One more ? for you,
Is It safer-better for a sit on or sit in ???

[txnative]

Sit ON. Better stability, self-draining, and they are easier to re-enter if you do tip. A sit-in requires you to get back to shore and if they capsize, you have to deal with water in the yak...not a good situation.

Another plus is that you can carry more gear since sit on's have more topside surface area for storage and usually have a higher weight capacity.


Chris

[Gator]

Thank you Chris,you da man,We need to get togather soon.

[txnative]

I'm hitting old hick with Striperfan tomorrow and the GSP Monday in the yak. As soon as you get a kayak, we can make some fishing memories. If anything heats up, I'll let you know.


Chris

[browntrout]

Originally Posted by Gator

OK Kayakers,One more ? for you,
Is It safer-better for a sit on or sit in ???

Beer or whiskey, mac or pc, democrat or republican, church of christ or baptist, chocolate or vanilla, ford or chevy, get the picture....... I personally like a sit in kayak myself. I would really recommend trying both and seeing which one is best for you. They both have advantages and disadvantages. Good thing is there are lots of good choices out there right now as kayak manufactures have really stepped up their game in regards to fishing kayaks.

Roy

[commdd]

i personally like one that I can carry up/down embankments/stairs and load in the back of my truck and a 65lb 12 footer won't do either.

[txnative]

My primary yak is a 12' sit on and weighs 44 lbs, so I can transport it pretty easily. For pure versatility, a sit on really is tough to beat. I use mine on flat water and flowing water. At times, stripers get thick below dams when the spillways are open, and a sit in wouldn't be safe there due to the fact that the violent water comes over the sides. My sit on allows the water to run out of the scuppers. During the winter, I use a cast net to catch my bait and naturally take on water that falls off the net. Again, the scuppers let the water drain. My yak is also stable enough to allow me to throw the net while standing. As for gear storage, I can carry 8 conventional rods and 2 fly rods, along with numerous tools and tackle trays with the milk crate I have behind the cockpit. With all that, I still have room to carry a bait bucket, anchor, drift chute, stake-out pole, and landing device within reach. In the dry storage goes my depthfinder's battery, dry bag with spare clothes, and lunch bag with my food. I've also added 4 rod holders to allow me to troll/drift lures or bait. Needless to say, I am prepared to deal with just about any conditions I encounter on the water. This versatility is the big advantage over a sit in, which typically have less storage area since you must share the storage room with your body. As for weight, a kayak cart can make it a non-issue for all but the heaviest kayaks.

As for transport, I cartop mine on a ford focus, but have used a truck bed easily, too. The trick is to secure the kayak's nose as well as its' rear.


Chris

[Reel Tune]

Like said earlier it's all personal preferance. I myself am a SOT kind of guy. Another option is the Wilderness Systems Commander it is a hybrid that is lighter than most comparrable SOT's, Native Ultimate, Jackson Kilroy or Day Tripper.

Like I said before I have a SOT, and I'm borrowing a Commander 120 and I'll get you on the water if you want to compare to see what you want. I can probably get my hands on at SINK also.

Jeremy

[Gator]

Thank you all so much for the info.