It's Back! Tarpon UL120

I'm guessing it has to do with that big of a hole in what is probably thinner more flexible material.

I have a feeling it's the opposite. The UL material is probable less flexible and more brittle than standard rotomolded poly SOTs. The smaller hatches provide higher structural integrity with less flexability (and less likely to crack/break). But that's just a guess.   

Pat,
   The new Thresher center hatch sits low enough, at least for me, to not bother my legs like the tridents or Ultras do. I have not seen a UL in person so I did not know the center angled hatch would hold a rod. Thanks for the info.

Hey Rob ... what's the good word on the paddling difference between the 140 & 155 Thresher?  Sorry for the threadjack....

Put more time on the 140 last weekend and I'm starting to like it more and more. I have a 155 being dropped at my house this week sometime so I will be on it soon. May take it Sat to Timber Cove.

I'm guessing it has to do with that big of a hole in what is probably thinner more flexible material.

I have a feeling it's the opposite. The UL material is probable less flexible and more brittle than standard rotomolded poly SOTs. The smaller hatches provide higher structural integrity with less flexability (and less likely to crack/break). But that's just a guess.

One way or the other, it's probably related to the UL material. I didn't look like it has gear tracks either.

That 155 sounds just my size, if it's there I'd like to see it. 
    I wonder if Brenda will charge me to paddle it? I know, I know sarcasm doesn't work on the Internet.  but seriously I'm glad WS is releasing new boats. Innovation and specialization are good for all of us.
-Amos

That 155 sounds just my size, if it's there I'd like to see it. 
    I wonder if Brenda will charge me to paddle it? I know, I know sarcasm doesn't work on the Internet.  but seriously I'm glad WS is releasing new boats. Innovation and specialization are good for all of us.
-Amos

I will bring both if I have them. 140 for sure.

went to Claveys in petaluma to buy a new anchor and was excited to see a Thresher in person but the dude said they dont carry WS anymore and I said   'booooo that sucks" and he kinda gave me tha stinkeye for a second i was bummed!

went to Claveys in petaluma to buy a new anchor and was excited to see a Thresher in person but the dude said they dont carry WS anymore and I said   'booooo that sucks" and he kinda gave me tha stinkeye for a second i was bummed!

No comment!

Rob, I just read Jeff Littles artice in kayak fishing magazine re: the ATAK prototype and it looks super bad ass!!!

350 lb..capacity...try like 150...they pump those numbers up...aint no 350 going in that in open ocean imo

two of my buddies bought tarpons that rated the lbs higher than they take em out...they look nervous a lot otw and are the first ones to call it and head when things get bumpy...and not very bumpy and they are miserable...no way to spend time otw imo

sorry if I offend any tarpon owners..both my buddies tarpons are for sale at this moment

Troublemaker!  Guess I could get em hella cheap then, eh?

Yeah which ones T120 /140 or 160s and a NCKA deal?

Well now that you mention it, Rob. I haven't seen the new ULs in person either. So I was just assuming the center hatch would be angled (like the T140 & 160). But it's hard to tell based on all the pics I see online.

Come on, you can fit a rod in the center hatch? Didn't notice that it was "angled" that much.
Must be really flexible or have a short handle, you remove the reel right?

two of my buddies bought tarpons that rated the lbs higher than they take em out...they look nervous a lot otw and are the first ones to call it and head when things get bumpy...and not very bumpy and they are miserable...no way to spend time otw imo

sorry if I offend any tarpon owners..both my buddies tarpons are for sale at this moment

Not a good boat for beginners, you need to have decent balance. Don't paddle directly into waves with it, tends to cut in rather than ride over. Low in the water, kinda wet, but low in the water also means you don't get blown around in the wind.
Hull is thick and ridged so it doesn't flex under a load (and hopefully not when bit [emoji51]). Its a trade off between capacity, weight, strength, width, stability, speed and price (and some other stuff).
The T160 is a fine yak and looks great IMO, but it could be even better with improved stowage for the rods!

Not really offended.

-Tsuri

two of my buddies bought tarpons that rated the lbs higher than they take em out...they look nervous a lot otw and are the first ones to call it and head when things get bumpy...and not very bumpy and they are miserable...no way to spend time otw imo

sorry if I offend any tarpon owners..both my buddies tarpons are for sale at this moment

Maybe you have nervous friends. My tarpon does cut through rather than ride over the chop. I've got to be close to the weight rating on mine when I load up four crab traps, bait and the rest of my gear. It is wet in front and back, but I stay dry.