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Topic: Tarpon 120, Ride, or Trident 13 ?  (Read 4402 times)

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Night_Hawk

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Sorry if im beating a dead horse here, but i didn't see many comments comparing these three 2011 kayaks.
I have been at this game for a year+ and tried a few different Kayaks... scupper pro, Spike, prowler, older tarpon and cruiser II (or as i called it duck hunting barge).  i have been in an older wilderness but not the new hull. I am mostly fishing the delta for striper and dino's (kind of windy at times here), i also want to be able to make trips to the bay's and beyond (s.f. and tomales) for flatties and salmon. 

I am mostly courious how the new hull of the Tarpons and ride compare to the trident (which i have not been in OTW).  mostly how they track.  Im don't think i want a 15 (for now... lol).

Also i was looking at a new ride and was not sure about that flat leg area, looks like gear/bait may move around quite a bit.  So I need some advice on buying a trident 13, wilderness ride or tarpon 120.  I would also like to paddle these if anyone can suggest where (?).

Thanks in advance.



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Tarpon 120..Never paddle it before cant say much
Ride 135...Loved it its just a beast..but very stable you can pee standing if the water condition is right..
Trident 13...I have one and love it all around from any freshwater to Salty dont have any complain..

Then again you need to find out your self Demo all that you've mention and your zone will tell you which one, also depends on where you going to use them...

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Outback adventures Larkspur.You can paddle both those yaks there.
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Buy the tarpon 140 and get on with a long and happy life.


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The Trident 13 is much more geared to fishing.  You have humminbird ff/gps mounting in place. Rod pod for storing gear and rods. A rod pod cover that you can put Scotty rod holders right in. The Plano tackle box nestles real nice and snug in the area just behind the seat. An all around quality kayak. You will be more than happy with. Paddle it, buy it and fish-on brother!
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I bought Yukons tarpon 140... so i'll be fishing out of this platform for the next few months;   I need to get as much fishing in as i can till mid June, that's when the new Kid pops out.


 

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