GEARBuyer’s 2009 Guide
Get your motor runninG, head out on the highway (oops, we mean water), fishing for adventure…. you were born to be wild. But not without a few creature comforts—like plush seating, onboard electronics, power propulsion, stylish duds to wear and the best fishing gear your hard-won pesos can buy. From the latest kayak motors to mapping GPS, we’ve got the gear to get you revved up and on course for a wild—but comfortable—ride.
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YAKIMA RACKandROLL 66 TRAILER
yakima.com // $2,149
Lightweight aluminum rACKandroLL trailers come in two widths: 66- and 78-inch. the 66 is our choice for easy toting of one or two fully rigged kayaks. Capacity is 250 pounds and 4-inch-travel shocks ensure a smooth ride.
Hookups: Back your rig right into the water. snags: Electric motor, trailer, boat ramp…it’s a slippery slope.
Wheeleez Kayak Cart Beach $199 //
wheeleez.com
Trailex SUT-200-S Single Ultra Light
Duty Carrier $870 //
trailex.com
trailex’s flagship kayak trailer is also its lightest and simplest design, made for a single kayak. Weighs only 125 pounds and carries up to 200, smoothing out the bumps with a rubberized suspension.
Hookups: Converts to a two-kayak carrier with a $179 kit. snags: You’re fishing alone unless you upgrade.
kayakanglermag.com… 33
the low-slung heavy duty aluminum frame and wide balloon tires of the Wheeleez glide with ease over rocks, deep sand and other obstacles that trip up lesser portage carts. there’s a built-in kickstand that simplifies loading; no more begging the help of strangers.—Paul Lebowitz
Hookups: Like four-wheel-drive for your kayak, it will open up new launch sites.
snags: Deep-hulled kayaks require an optional rail kit.
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