It’s been long awaited and today I finally got the chance to try out one of Ocean Kayak’s newest and most sought after fishing kayaks, the Ultra 4.7. Thanks once again to Jory Pearson from Florida Paddle Sports in Cape Coral, FL, I was able to get my hands on one of these hard to find boats and enjoy a great day of fishing out in Pine Island.

As I sit here thinking about what to write about, the leaves changing color outside remind me about some recent posts I’ve read on some forums concerning YakAngling in colder water and an experience I had during my first season in a kayak.  Where I’m not going to cover specific safety and dry gear except for your PFD, and your better be wearing it. What I’m going to talk about getting back into your kayak when you end up in the water after playing turtle, specifically deep water re-entries or self rescues.

Ocean Kayak launches it's newest model kayak this month, the Tetra 10 and 12. The Tetra looks to be a kayak that's at home cruising the lakes or fishing the beach. Ocean Kayak said they were going for a clean comfortable and stable ride. This looks like it could be a great kayak fishing platform! Check out the following photos, press release and video for more information about Ocean Kayak newest edition.

One thing folks ask me quite a bit is “What’s the best kayak I should get?” Since the variables are so complex, there’s no simple, cut and dry answer. It’s almost like asking someone what sort of shoes to buy. I’m sure that any kayak fishing guide or pro angler will tell you to get the kayak that they use because, chances are, they’re on a kayak manufacturers pro staff and that’s what they’re supposed to do.

The Trident 13 was the second kayak that I had purchased and my first Sit-on-Top (SOT).   To be quit honest when I first started fishing from a kayak and really looking into the boats that were out there I just kept getting pulled back to Ocean Kayak.

This fishing kayak review is a long time coming. When originally purchasing this kayak I had 2 requirements. The kayak must hold a decent amount weight and be easy to transport on top of my vehicle. After weighing various options, makes and models I decided on the Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 11.

Taking a close look at the Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident 11, you can see the thought that Johnson Outdoors put into this line of kayak.

As a member of the Malibu Kayaks Pro Staff, I get the opportunity to travel all over our great state, fishing in numerous kayak fishing tournaments and taking part in demonstration days, and I have noticed one thing that most all kayakers have in common. We love to customize our rides towards the type of fishing we like to do. Whether you stalk the flats in search of tailing redfish or patrol the depths for grouper, you can rig you’re kayak to meet those needs.

Much to my surprise, I have recently received several inquiries about how I like the Ocean Kayak Trident 13 and more than a few emails about how I was going to rig my new kayak.  I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude all my readers and for those that had kind words to say about my posts either through replies, emails or in person, I genuinely appreciate it. Thank you.

 

The Ocean Kayak Torque is crafted around the Prowler Trident Angler Kayaks Platform. I understand this has to do with its hull design. I use mine only for kayak fishing.

To me, being a writer here at Yakangler.com, its so much fun seeing all the boats being developed for out sport, kayak fishing.  I love seeing all the different approachs that companies take towards building the "ultimate" kayak fishing craft.   Today I want to show you the NuCanoe Solo Ultimate Fly Angler.  This is a very stable hybrid canoe/kayak that is built with the kayak fly fisherman in mind.