The Wilderness Systems “Tarpon 140” was designed to be used in sloppy conditions. The ultra-stable hull glides easily through the water with fast, efficient movement, and hard chine lines give the Tarpon 140 tremendous secondary stability. Anglers and recreational paddlers alike appreciate the large gear capacity and Phase 3 AirPro seating for all-day paddling and fishing comfort.
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Fish Monterey Bay, San Luis Reservoir and O'Neill Forebay as my primary fishing
locations. I have landed a lot of Stripers, Cod,Trout, and Bass from this vessel. Storage areas are huge but hard to reach while sitting in the kayak.
I have paddled in rough seas and strong winds but this still handle beautifully. The seat is so comfortable I could stay in it all day. My only complaint is I wish there was a divider or something so all my stuff wouldn't slide around in the compartment. I would highly recommend this yak to any serious fisherman.
Awesome kayak. I purchased the Tarpon 140 in 2009 and its still in great shape. It is an extremely versatily kayak, I have taken it from creeks into the open ocean, chasing everything from bass to kingfish.
This kayak is FAST, I have yet to be outpaced by any other paddle yak. There might be faster boats out there, but I have not seen them. Its stability isnt bad, I can stand in it, but standing and fishing is something that may require a bit of practice. I have spend 100s of hours in it, so its not an issue for me. The kayak tracks great with or without a rudder. The hull is sturdy and has easily handled years of fishing around oysters. I am not a big fan of the storage, not a huge issue, but my main complaint.
I highly reccomend this kayak to anyone that is looking for a well rounded boat, or kayakers that routinely paddle long distances. Its a great kayak and I have brought hundreds of fish into it. The Tarpon 140 definetly gets my stamp of approval.
