Any opinions on the native ultimate 14.5? I understand that this would be an awful kayak on the ocean, but for calmer waters it might be pretty decent. Looks expensive and accessories would be harder to make, you would prolly have to buy the pricey ones they sell.... I like the extra pack space though, and the ability to ride tandem

Hey Calbear, I deffinatley will take that into consideration, thanks for the heads up. I have a buddy that is a Wisconsin Game Warden so he should know.

Hey Sin Coast, us WiscAHnsiners actually pronounce it Californy like in south park... jk, Thanks for the offer with Kayaking, i deffinatley gotta get to the west coast, but it will prolly be a while before i can get the chance.

Check these shoes out, pricey but i think they would be pretty good for kayaking http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/productdetails.aspx?catalog_name=web&pg=5081841&p=EC1128016&CMP=OTC-GoogleBase&partnerid=GoogleBase&cpc=GoogleBase&=campaign=The+North+Face&category=M&cpckw=The+North+Face+Mens+Dafda+Boa+Shoe+(Black/Grey)&CAWELAID=321751006# They got the Boa technology.

Wisconsin lakes are full of bluegill, when i was younger and didnt know what i was doing my buddy and i would just let the line drag with a fly on the end of it and we would pick up bluegill just getting to our spots, and that was when i didn't even know what trolling was.

I bet these sabiki's would rock on them, and that is going to be one of the first lines i drop when i get home

Its gonna be good when i get home i am just going to be splurging money on gear/kayak, i plan some of the other layers, plus like i said earlier i hunt also so alot of the gear like the gps i plan on getting and the clothing i will also be able to use hunting. Is there a type of shoe that you recommend? one that can handle getting wet pretty decently that i could still hike in or wear out on the water all day?

I think when i get home i am going to troll with a sabiki for blue gill, does anyone know if a sabiki could handle this?

with the 160 i have to say that is a more reason for me to get it, i also have been carefully saving and plan on getting a cheap car and a nice yak rather than nice car and a cheap yak that brings me to another question is it possibly to strap a 16 footer on a 4 door sedan, lol i plan on riding the streets with a kayak that is more expensive strapped to a beater.

 i am wondering how easily it will be to turn with a 160 down tight creeks. Also i have looked at the t15 also, would you guys say the t15 is pretty fast, i have plans to cover some ground and to make some weekend long fishing/camping trips as soon as i get things set up when i get home.

So i am new to NCKA, and not only that Kayak fishing.... Currently i am in afghanistan, but when i get home i plan to splurge hard earn cash on my first kayak and some quality gear. I have been reading alot of threads and i have to say that i am between a tarpon 140 or 160, being 6'5" and 200lbs i am thinking the 160 would be a better choice, but i plan to fish many creeks, rivers and lakes, i am hard pressed to make up my mind.

Also after reading posts i am zeroing in on a cuda 242 for my ff and a garmin 400i or garmin 60csx... so far those are my big planned buys.

The twist of the whole matter is, and mabye i will recieve some scruttiny on the matter but, i am a wisconsin native... but ncka members from my reading, the most knowledgable and experienced anglers, hence i am now one. I do have a goal however to make it to the west coast next summer to do some quality salt fishing.

Anybody wanna post there two cents even if it doesn't apply to my topic i am glad to read it.