SOLD

Upgraded to a Elite TI.
Used this unit for a few months.  Great unit, caught a lot of fish from it.  Not much to say, works great.

Includes: Elite 4 FF, mount, transducer, and power cable.
$80 for everything.

If you bring your kayak with you, then I'm willing to help mount and wire it up for you. 
Located in El Cerrito, CA.

Kevin

I was recently gifted a Lowrance Elite5 TI.  I have the power cable but no transducer.  I stopped by West Marine today to check for a compatible transducer and the salesman told me that I needed the TotalScan skimmer transducer at a whopping $299.99 PLUS TAX!!!

Is this true and have to use that transducer with the Elite5 TI? If so, is it really worth it?  I can't use one of the other transom transducers?  I'm not even sure the TotalScan will fit in my Outback pod. 

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

- Kevin

Saw a bent pin on the transducer plug, bent it back and just broke off.  Now I'm kicking myself, since I'm about to head out for salmon tomorrow. 

Any way to fix it?  Can I just replace the PWR plug?  Or am I buying a new FF?

It's a lowrance Elite-4.  If buying a new FF, thinking of just a Hook 4x or 5x. 

Thoughts?

Kevin

Finally upgraded to a Hobie Outback but now its time to say farewell to my trusty OK Trident 13.  This was my 1st fishing kayak which I love dearly.  I was real hesitant to go with a peddle kayak for years because I love the exercise I get with paddling and am more comfortable with it.  But I see myself going longer and further during fishing trips and I needed something more efficient.  So she's up for sale. 

2013 Ocean Kayak Trident 13
Camo color
PROS:
- great fishing platform, wide and very stable (I've fit 5 danielson crab traps on it... NOT collapsed)
- tons of deck space
- Cuts thru waves and moves fast
- Center Mod Pod to store all your gear
- Large hull storage for fishing rods, paddles, life jackets, lunch, drinks, gear

CONS:
- lots of use
- scratches on the bottom from beach landings (lots of crab fishing with this yak)

EXTRAS:
- Garmin Striker 4cv fish finder
- Scotty Transducer Mounting Arm
- Anchor and some rope
- DIY milk crate with 2 rod holders
- 1 scotty mount installed by the previous owner

I'll get pictures up tomorrow.  Located in El Cerrito, CA
Looking to get $600 for everything. 
Can help deliver, if needed.

Hello Everyone,

Figured I'd throw up a review for these BKC or Brooklyn Kayak Company kayaks that I've been seeing these on craigslist and Amazon for relatively cheap.  There's 3 different models:  12' single, 12' tandem, and 12' 3-person kayaks.  Each have an array of rod holders, paddle holders, storage, etc..

I ordered the kayak on a Monday from a dealer in SoCal, and it arrived Thursday to my front door.  At first glance, it looked like a great kayak.  The driver helped me unload it, a pretty heavy pig, but expected since I got the tandem angler model.  My wife likes to leisurely tag along on my crabbing trips and occasional lazy trout days when the ocean conditions aren't good.  Our last tandem kayak, a Pelican Apex 12t, wasn't a fishing kayak per se, but it was an introduction if my wife and I could work as a team out there on the water, while trying to crab or fish.  It served us well being extra stable and pretty comfortable.

Work ended up being really busy and I had to hold off on trying the BKC kayak for a few weeks.  Then with the crab opener coming, I decided to convince a coworker to come with me to Doran yesterday and try out the new yak.

Let's start with the PROs...
Lots of Room
Even with two 5'9" 170lb dudes on the yak, we still had enough room to put 4 danielson traps on the yak.  Legroom was very nice, especially in the rear seat.
Nice storage/bait tank in the rear
I used this area to throw all our keeper crabs in.  The bungees kept the crabs from crawling out.
Tons of mounts for accessories
Cool color choices

Neither Here or There...
Cheap Paddles
They work, but better to upgrade
Seats are okay
Somewhat comfort, but better to upgrade something for my back/butt

Then there's the CONs...
Does not Track well... AT ALL...
Really hard to keep the thing straight.  Was worse when I tried to go on it solo.
Scupper Holes do next to nothing
The location of the scupper holes are too far forward of the lowest part of the seats.  So water would collect and you would be sitting in a bucket of water.
Buoyancy Issue?
I'm not sure if it was our weight or the sides of the kayak aren't high, but even with small 1-2' waves from the wake of a boat was enough to get water inside the yak.  Coupled with the scupper hole issue, now I'm soaking/sitting/swimming in a puddle.
Water getting inside the storage area
After Saturday's opener, it was a pain to lift it back into my truck.  I hear water sloshing inside the yak.  I emptied nearly 1/2 gallon of seawater from the drain plug.  This is caused by the storage panels not having a rubber seal/grommet to make a water tight seal.  Since there's water pooling in the seating area, the storage panels are partially submerged in water and water slowly seeps into the main hull. 
**I have already fixed this issue with some foam and rubber gaskets.  Took the yak out today and no water in the hull**

So with all that said, I'm thinking about selling it.  Its not nearly comparable to my Trident 13 and falls short of what I need in an ocean tandem kayak.  More often than not, the SF Bay and ocean will have some chop, boat wakes, and strong currents, and my wife/I need something that can handle those situations.  I believe this kayak would be great for lakes, reservoirs, or anything flat water. 

I will be posting this kayak up for sale soon.

Price:  $600
Shipping from Los Angeles to Berkeley: $75

- Kevin

I'm driving and supporting my wife as she runs her first marathon in South Lake Tahoe this Sunday.
I'm bringing my kayak with me and will try to fish any free time that I have.  Does anyone have recommendations on where to go or wants to meet up?

Just looking on Google Maps, looks I have a few choices.
1) Ice House Reservoir
2) Caples Lake
3) Echo Lakes?
4) Fallen Leaf

Any intel is greatly appreciated.  I'm not limited to the lakes above.  Willing to hike and fish creeks/rivers too.

Thanks,

Kevin

This is my last weekend as a bachelor.  I'm getting married very soon and the fiance has given me the okay to take off all weekend.  Planning to camp, kayak, fish, and try for dungies before the season ends.

Anyone else going to be out there?  Any tips on where?  I haven't dropped traps at Doran for a few years.  What else is there to target?  RF?  Halibuts?

Planning on launching by 6am.

Kevin