FOLLOW THE TIDE
ON THE PROWL—LAI AND HIS SLEEK TRIDENT ULTRA SLIDE UP CLOSE TO SLING BAITS UNDER MANGROVE BRANCHES.
During low tide, fish will concentrate in deeper water such as potholes, channels and troughs. The fish move up on the flat to feed as the tide rises, working their way towards oyster bars, sandbars and mangrove shorelines that were once exposed. • TONY LAI •
PREDATORY PROWLER The Ocean Kayak Trident Ultra 4.7 T
he Trident Ultra 4.7 was built to tackle blue water bruisers amid open ocean swells; the millpond calm of the flats is no challenge for this capable cruiser based on the classic Prowler hull. Once on board the ride on this
15.5-foot long paddler is sweet and dry. She was built for distance and effortlessly eats up miles. The turning radius is not as tight as its shorter counterparts, but with the help of the rudder the 4.7 is suitably
nimble. The boat’s tail fin has a replaceable wear strip that will add years to hull life. Don’t worry about the inevitable wear and tear that comes with bumping across oyster beds. Wind can sometimes be an issue when precision casting is needed for proper presentations. If you’ve found the fish and the wind is blowing hard, getting out to wade is the way to go, so it barely merits a mention. The large tankwell makes it easy to bring everything needed for a long day on the water and the unique Multifunc-
tional Reversible Center Hatch Cover makes accessing sensitive equipment quick and easy while also protecting it from the environment. I like it because I can spend less time dealing with my gear and more time fishing. —Tony Lai
15’5” L • 29.1” W • 77 LBS • $1,750
www.oceankayak.com
DIGITAL EXTRA: For a video tour of the Trident Ultra 4.7, go to
www.kayakangler.com/0023 or download the Kayak Angler app.
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