To scupper or not to scupper, that is the question

Do people normally use the scupper plugs to fill the scupper holes or do you leave them open?

I prefer to stay dry so I assume you would use them.  But then again the only kayak I have ever owned were white water kayaks and we don't have scupper holes.  So what is with the scupper holes?

scupper plug when on fresh/flat water........do not scupper when in the salt/waves slapping over your kayak.

I have them, used a couple of times. Don't use them anymore.

The new draining ones might make me reconsider.

scupper plug when on fresh/flat water........do not scupper when in the salt/waves slapping over your kayak.

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scuppers have plugs?
 

I plug the ones closest to me so gear does not slip out accidentally.

scupper plug when on fresh/flat water........do not scupper when in the salt/waves slapping over your kayak.

exactly

I plug the ones closest to me so gear does not slip out accidentally.

Anything that can fall thru a scupper hole will fall thru a scupper hole. Sinkers, lures, loose hooks, bullheads, small knives, well you get the idea.

I plugged mine a few times n calm water but found after a few hours the water that was in the yak from paddle drips, my hands, wave slaps and bringing lines with fishes was pretty nasty and I would have been better off with them unplugged to rinse out.

My ride is pretty dry anyway and I haven't had plugs on board for several years. Just dress to keep the butt dry if it bothers you.

The only time I have used scupper plugs was under the seat of the Necky Vector I used to paddle, if I didn't it would be a wet ride. On my current kayak I never plug the scuppers its always good to know that water can get out in any situation.

I plug the ones under the seat so my ass stays dry for as long as possible.

i dont use any plugs,in fresh or salt.but" the pro angler is not a kayak"

I plug the ones closest to me so gear does not slip out accidentally.

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my old yak was a wet ride, the new T13 is MUCH drier ride at the delta this week. My butt got just a little wet on one side from leaning over and the water coming up thru one seat hole. Im gonna try the seat plugs next time out, but I agree with the thot of "if it is a possibility to get swamped-ocean, big boat goes by, fast river, then leave em out."

Ocean kayak makes one way scuppers that let water out and keep it from coming in. I love them, keeps water out and dry even when on the salt.

Ocean kayak makes one way scuppers that let water out and keep it from coming in. I love them, keeps water out and dry even when on the salt.

Are these the ones you are talking about?

http://store.oceankayak.com/products/486125/Scupper_Valves