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Hi Everyone,
I have just registered as a user of this forum after watching it for a while. I have finally decided that is about time that I joined in on the fun that you guys are having.
I have been researching for my first kayak to buy and have put one up at the top of the list. The Viking Predator.
These are the reasons. After having sat in just about all of the decent entry level (serious) fishing kayaks I have found the Predator to fit me the best. I am 200cms tall and 95kgs. For the price of the basic set up - it has two rod holders, a retractable rudder (also can be used as a skeg), a well at the back with optional hatch and an optional front hatch. For my ambitions of paddling throughout rivers and Moreton bay the length and peoples opinions of the yaks ability indicate that it is perfect.
I also want to put in a fish finder. Where to put the transducer. The prowler 4.5 has a provision for 'an in the water' tranducer set up under the drink holder between the ankles. Has anyone seen the that the predator also has a hole high between the ankles? Obviously not a drain for the cockpit (too high). Maybe it is a provision for a sail in the future of the Predators accessories??? Even so a perfect place for an 'in the water' transducer set up (providing there is not too much water turbulence) in my opinon. Did I mention the price? Much cheaper than any other Kayak with the same options and similar dimensions! So I would like some feedback from anyone on the performance of this yak or maybe someones comments on why I should choose another.
I have another issue I want to raise about yakers' safety re: sharks in the water but I feel that I have already written too much. So maybe I will post this up as another thread later.
By the way, my name is Milan and I am pleased to finally introduce myself for some constructive yaking about yaks and fishing!
I am looking forward to meeting some of you on the water.
Milan.
I have just registered as a user of this forum after watching it for a while. I have finally decided that is about time that I joined in on the fun that you guys are having.
I have been researching for my first kayak to buy and have put one up at the top of the list. The Viking Predator.
These are the reasons. After having sat in just about all of the decent entry level (serious) fishing kayaks I have found the Predator to fit me the best. I am 200cms tall and 95kgs. For the price of the basic set up - it has two rod holders, a retractable rudder (also can be used as a skeg), a well at the back with optional hatch and an optional front hatch. For my ambitions of paddling throughout rivers and Moreton bay the length and peoples opinions of the yaks ability indicate that it is perfect.
I also want to put in a fish finder. Where to put the transducer. The prowler 4.5 has a provision for 'an in the water' tranducer set up under the drink holder between the ankles. Has anyone seen the that the predator also has a hole high between the ankles? Obviously not a drain for the cockpit (too high). Maybe it is a provision for a sail in the future of the Predators accessories??? Even so a perfect place for an 'in the water' transducer set up (providing there is not too much water turbulence) in my opinon. Did I mention the price? Much cheaper than any other Kayak with the same options and similar dimensions! So I would like some feedback from anyone on the performance of this yak or maybe someones comments on why I should choose another.
I have another issue I want to raise about yakers' safety re: sharks in the water but I feel that I have already written too much. So maybe I will post this up as another thread later.
By the way, my name is Milan and I am pleased to finally introduce myself for some constructive yaking about yaks and fishing!
I am looking forward to meeting some of you on the water.
Milan.