Need help on First Ocean fishing kayak

[Yakly]

Welcome aboard and welcome back!!!! Thanks for protecting our country!!!! I did 10 years myself so its always a pleasure hearing guys come home.

Now to the fishing stuff, I'd say the OK 15, I looked at one myself many times before going with the x-factor. I think everyone hit all the strong points on the yak so I don't have to repeat. Another cool thing that almost sold me is that you can get it in urban camo. I still love all the military stuff!!!!!!!!

[Yakly]

I have an xfactor and its awesome. Had the forward hatch plummed for the livewell. Very stable, fast enough and a lot of room ( for a kayak). I have more than enough storage space so overall, I'm very pleased. Great product....

[Famous2146]

Originally Posted by Yakly

Welcome aboard and welcome back!!!! Thanks for protecting our country!!!! I did 10 years myself so its always a pleasure hearing guys come home.

Now to the fishing stuff, I'd say the OK 15, I looked at one myself many times before going with the x-factor. I think everyone hit all the strong points on the yak so I don't have to repeat. Another cool thing that almost sold me is that you can get it in urban camo. I still love all the military stuff!!!!!!!!

I really like the fact that you can truly store you're rods in the hull for takeoff and return. As for the X I like Tha fact that it's 3" wider and more stable. The stealth has me sold with the amount of enclosed storage, bait tank stability. Still leaning towards the Trident but keeping an eye on both really. Doing the research listening to everyone who posts reviews and personal experiences. Thanx everyone

[ctfphoto]

I second the Wilderness Systems Tarpon.

A very stable and fast boat.

Plus a great fishing platform for the price.

[Famous2146]

Originally Posted by ctfphoto

I second the Wilderness Systems Tarpon.

A very stable and fast boat.

Plus a great fishing platform for the price.

They seem to have good reviews but they are also heavier Tarpon 160 80lbs Trident and Malibu are 60-65 lbs with max wight being 500-550 as the Tarpon is only 375. Tarpon also has less storage.

[beef78]

Originally Posted by Famous2146

They seem to have good reviews but they are also heavier Tarpon 160 80lbs Trident and Malibu are 60-65 lbs with max wight being 500-550 as the Tarpon is only 375. Tarpon also has less storage.

I have the tarpon 14 and weigh 210. It carries me, my bait tank, about 25-30 lbs worth tackle, 3 fishing poles, and my 4 year old daughter comfortably. It is pretty stable. I had to try to tip it over in flat water. My daughter also likes to squirm and reach off the side of the kayak, but I haven't tipped it over yet, (Knock on wood). The gear track is also pretty awesome. Saves you the trouble of drilling into the hull. Also, I can lift and carry it over my head no problem and put it on top of my jeep commander.

[Famous2146]

Originally Posted by beef78

I have the tarpon 14 and weigh 210. It carries me, my bait tank, about 25-30 lbs worth tackle, 3 fishing poles, and my 4 year old daughter comfortably. It is pretty stable. I had to try to tip it over in flat water. My daughter also likes to squirm and reach off the side of the kayak, but I haven't tipped it over yet, (Knock on wood). The gear track is also pretty awesome. Saves you the trouble of drilling into the hull. Also, I can lift and carry it over my head no problem and put it on top of my jeep commander.

So as far as tack what do you bring on any giving fishing day? Do bring hear for specific fish such as calico, or Hali? Just trying to get info so I can begin to build my slaying arsenal and better prepare for the fishing season.

[alanw]

Originally Posted by beef78

about 25-30 lbs worth tackle