Do you like your scupper pro kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PescadorPete · 01-18-2011, 11:52 AM

You bet - SPTW is my ride. Long, narrow, tippy, fast. I'm not weight challenged so it fits me fine. If you are wide in the hips it might not be the case. The hull is light so its easy to load onto the truck. Not a lot of room in the cockpit but I worked around it. I have the bait tank, rod holders and big tackle storage behind me, a small tackle box, FF & GPS in the front & center. Since its likely you're buying a used one, be sure to try it on before you buy to see if it fits. Oh and you'd have to get used to wisecracks about that old-school boat.

Riskey Water · 01-18-2011, 01:09 PM

The SPTW was my first yak and was a good friend for 10 years then I moved up to the Hobie Adventure . I liked it for long travels but I'm 5'9 and 180 ,found out that larger folks found it tippy and troublesome .Test run the yaks of your choice and go from there ..Good-luck and safe travels

Amish Ed · 01-18-2011, 01:15 PM

Definitely try before you buy. Spend at least an hour in each one. Considering you brought up the SPTW, also check out the Prowler 15, Tarpon 160, and if you have the money an Adventure.

01-18-2011, 01:15 PM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Definitely try before you buy. Spend at least an hour in each one. Considering you brought up the SPTW, also check out the Prowler 15, Tarpon 160, and if you have the money an Adventure. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-18-2011, 11:52 AM	#1
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	You bet - SPTW is my ride. Long, narrow, tippy, fast. I'm not weight challenged so it fits me fine. If you are wide in the hips it might not be the case. The hull is light so its easy to load onto the truck. Not a lot of room in the cockpit but I worked around it. I have the bait tank, rod holders and big tackle storage behind me, a small tackle box, FF & GPS in the front & center. Since its likely you're buying a used one, be sure to try it on before you buy to see if it fits. Oh and you'd have to get used to wisecracks about that old-school boat.

01-18-2011, 01:09 PM	#2
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	The SPTW was my first yak and was a good friend for 10 years then I moved up to the Hobie Adventure . I liked it for long travels but I'm 5'9 and 180 ,found out that larger folks found it tippy and troublesome .Test run the yaks of your choice and go from there ..Good-luck and safe travels