2008 Fishing Kayak BUYER’S GUIDE
Model
The Search Angler The Search 13.0 Angler The Search 15.0 Angler
Length
13’ 15’
Width
30” 29”
Weight
60 lbs 64 lbs
Capacity
300 lbs 350 lbs
Options: The Search 13.0 Angler $1,200 with rudder / The Search 15.0 Angler $1,275 with rudder
For anglers looking to land the elusive big one and recreational paddlers looking for a smooth ride, the Search is a sit-on-top kayak that is weather-friendly and stable. The buoyant bow gives superior performance in the surf. Scupper tubes in the seat and foot area quickly drain water.
R I O T K A Y A K S Trophy 12’ 28” 47 lbs
www.riotkayaks.com 350 lbs
$999
With a roomy cockpit and a wide tri-hull design, the Trophy offers comfort and a range of motion unequalled for a sit-in. Two sealed bulkheads, a baitbox station, 2 flush-mount and one adjustable rod holder, a paddle rest and 2 anchor cleats complete the package of this amazing fishing platform.
S E A E A G L E
PaddleSki 395ps Paddleski 435ps Paddleski
12’ 14’
3’3”
49 lbs 47 lbs
www.seaeagle.com
500 lbs 650 lbs
$949 $1,049
Because the PaddleSki inflatable kayak is a catamaran, it paddles faster than any other kayaks. This unique design is far more stable on the water. You can sit up high for a great line of sight, take a small motor, add a swivel seat and fishing rod holders. Inflates and assembles in just 10 minutes.
W I L D E R N E S S S Y S T E M S Pamlico 120 Angler 12’ 28” 55 lbs
www.wildernesssystems.com 325 lbs
$700
A sit-in kayak with a versatile hull that lets you fish a variety of water conditions: lakes, ponds, sounds or rivers. Features include Phase3 Lite Outfitting, SlideLock Footbrace System, full-size stern hatch, stern bulkhead, Scotty spinning rod holder, flush mount rod holder, anchor system.
Pungo Angler Pungo 120 Angler Pungo 140 Angler
12’ 14’
29” 28”
52 lbs 56 lbs
325 lbs 350 lbs
$925 $1,000
Wilderness Systems’ best-selling boat is a capable fishing machine on slow rivers, ponds and protected water. Features include Phase3 Outfitting, SlideLock Footbrace System, full-size stern hatch, 8” bow hatch, bow and stern bulkheads, spinning rod holder, flush mount rod holder, anchor system.
Ride 135 Angler Options: Ride 135 Angler $1,175 with rudder
Fly fishers love this boat for the stability of its unique pontoon-style hull—stand up and double haul at tailing reds 75 feet away. The deck features a large bow hatch and a rear tank well to accommodate milk crates or buckets. Rod guides molded into the deck hold rods in place and out of the way.
Tarpon Angler Tarpon 120 Angler
Tarpon 120 Ultralite Angler NEWfor 2008 Tarpon 140 Angler Tarpon 160i Angler
12’ 12’ 14’ 16’
28”
63 lbs 45 lbs 65 lbs 68 lbs
350 lbs 350 lbs
375 lbs $900
$1,500 $975
$1,050
Options: Tarpon 120 Angler $1,125 with rudder / Tarpon 140 Angler $1,200 with rudder / Tarpon 160i Angler $1,275 with rudder / Tarpon 120 Ultralite Angler $1,725 with rudder
That Tarpon 120 has it all: comfort, stability, stowage, glide, good looks. The 140 is faster than the 120, more maneuverable than the 160, with a flat-floored cockpit for standing and casting. The 160 suits those with a lot of water to cover. The new 120 Ultralite is 15 lbs lighter and has a dry storage well.
13’4” 32” 64 lbs 400 lbs $950 Price (US) $975 $1,050
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