Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (Wee Hooker) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:43:07 GMT

Just set the hook on a nice deal on a used Ultimate 12 myself. I REALLY think I'm going to like this boat for FW flyfishing. Seems even lighter /easier to handle than expected. seat is SWEET. Slides right in even my 5' PU bed without any fuss. I like the "sit in feeling and the openness of the boat at the same time. Not sure I'll be fishing standing up like the guy in the Orvis video but comforting to know you can!

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (flflyfishing) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:10:21 GMT

gillbuster,
Native seems to be a creative company. The Ultimate is a great boat! No complaints. 48 lbs without the seat so I can quickly load up and go. But I still enjoy the old canoe.

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (gillbuster) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:44:52 GMT

I have read good reviews about the Native Watercraft

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (flflyfishing) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:49:53 GMT

My 16 ft Mohawk Blazer fiberglass canoe has been a great boat on the flats and rivers of Florida. Last year I purchased the Native Watercraft Ultimate 12 and I use it almost exclusively. I love the satbility of the tunnel hull in the Ultimate. It allows me to stand and cast with no worries.

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (mdwwhw) — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:58:31 GMT

A 14.5 Vagabond for small water and a 16.5 Solo Plus when I want to get somewhere a little more quickly.

I can't recommend either for fishing purposes, I enjoy canoing as well as fishing. But I do fish from both. Definitely can't recommend trying to stand and cast in either.

They are both fairly light, the smaller at 43 lbs, the larger around 55 lbs.

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (gillbuster) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 08:35:40 GMT

Duckbucket powered ride on 9/8/07

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (gillbuster) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:29:16 GMT

Love that Alabama Bass Boat!...I bet it can stands straight up when that trolling motor is wide open!!!!

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (wayneb) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:58:51 GMT

Hi All;

My ride is a Gaylans woodsmen 14' sit in kayak. Not a great boat but a compromise between a recreational kayak and touring kayak. Also is fun on windy days since it tends to weathercock or the front end will go where it wants without diligent correction! But then again the price was right since Gaylans was going out of business and it was reduced by 15% and it gets the jobe done.

Wayneb

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (Riffling Hitch) — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:30:24 GMT

I own a couple watercraft including an old cadis float tube, an old town glass canoe, a ocean kayak prowler 13, and a small bayliner. The prowler 13 has been getting the most use by far.

I have thought about picking up one of these new bass boats too.

-Russell

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (Gerbubble Bug) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 16:53:30 GMT

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (Flytackle) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:41:43 GMT

Zonker that is a sweet float! Good job! Can't wait to see some shots with fish aboard!! Tight lines, Alec

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (zonker) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 12:50:28 GMT

I haven't been by the forum for awhile and was surprised to find this thread pinned and still going.

Since my original post when I talked about float tubes and canoes, I've purchased another canoe. I bought an Old Town Pack 12 solo. I was looking at kayaks and nearly pulled the trigger on a Tarpon 120 after talking with Smallmouth on this forum. However, when I tried it out I was not fond of the cockpit seating. (Not intended as a criticism of those who do like it.) That put me back...

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (Clyde) — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:00:44 GMT

All, Great stories, great pictures. Just goes to show you, there isn't a perfect boat for everybody. Even the one each of you are using now -- you probably want something a little different or some improvement.

Down in Mississippi in the '50's my dad made our boats out of one inch by 8-12" boards. Most we paddled, then got a 3 horse power...

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (limbline) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:50:57 GMT

That was a good price!!! Still even just using it till end of September makes it only $16 and some change per month. That's not bad and it gets you out away from shore THIS year. Besides, you'll know if you really like this type of ride.

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (BigJim) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 06:41:21 GMT

Thanks for the info! Not one good review. Not what I wanted to hear after I bought it, but I'll still give it a try. I got it cheap, and now I know why. Oh well, I've blown $50 on worse things.

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (limbline) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:24:12 GMT

BigJim that looks like a nice ride...I just went to BassPro and found 3 reviews on the Day Tripper. You should go and read them.

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (BigJim) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:56:33 GMT

I have 3, but 2 aren't being used much. I have a 16 ft jon boat, a Gheenoe, both of which are trailered & with the price of gas, I haven't been doing much traveling at all. I also just purchased a Water Skeeter Day Tripper. It's something I can toss in the back of the truck, with very little effort.
Day Tripper

I haven't used the Day Tripper yet, but hope to...

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (Wee Hooker) — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:43:24 GMT

IMHO, all kayak fishing can be tough on the back but a a well adjusted high back seat helps allot. Just as important is your lower body/eg position to help distibute some of the strain that would go to your back. I'm good for 3-4 hrs in any yak myself. Love the ride and versitility though!

Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (ibboone) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:25:58 GMT

The kayak it pretty easy on the back.
The seat is fully ajustable and it came with the kayak. There are alot of different seats that you can buy but I am happy with the stock seat. I went fishing 2 weeks ago from 10 to 6 only took one break to stretch legs. I was really surprised at the stability in the salt water.
The fishing is good at that spot to.
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Re: What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (JeffSod) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:35:01 GMT

Nice launch site you've got there. Kayak looks great!

What's Your Ride?

feeds@yuku.com (zonker) — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 21:05:36 GMT

Looking through the pics and archives, I notice that there are quite a few canoeists here.

What do you all use to fish from when you're not banking it? I have a canoe (which I seldom use because it it fairly uncomfortable to stay in for very many hours) and several float tubes. Also have a 14 foot aluminum v-hull boat. I think of all the rides I've used I like the float tubes best.

How 'bout you?

Here's my favorite tube.