jude Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 I finally pulled the trigger and bought a SOT yak. After seeing the 2009 Tarpon in person, I was glad I waited 'til now. The new hatches are a 100% improvement. Took it out for the first time tonight and was grinning ear to ear the whole time. Tracks well, paddles upstream well, and plenty stable. Getting on and off is a breeze compared to my sit-in yaks. The Phase 3 seat is very comfy. Drawbacks? My 12' Pungo weighs 50 lbs. The new tarpon weighs in at 60. I didn't think the 10# increase would make too much of a difference. I was wrong. I think putting on the car it will get easier after a few more tries, after getting used to the load and figuring the best way to hoist it. I even caught some fish! A dozen smallies 10-14", a couple of rock bass, and a small northern. All on the Chug Bug, of course. Life is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKollmann Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 Congrats on your new kayak, Jude . . . anyone who catches smallies from a yak or canoe is "Star Quality" in my journal !!! That said, still looking forward to bringing my canoe out to the Kish and having you join me. I have plenty of Chug Bugs in my arsenal as well. Of course, now that you have a top notch kayak, you may not want to lower yourself to floatfishing in a canoe . . . then again, you would sit higher in my canoe that on your SOT yak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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