Small Larkspur Striper on T160 Maiden Voyage 07/23/07

Well... I finally took my Tarpon 160 out on it's first fishing trip this morning and landed my first legal striper of the year.  It's a dink at just under 22", but it's good for few a AOTY points.   

I caught it trolling a half ounce chartreuse/white hair raiser near the Larkspur Ferry.

WTG chuck.  How does it compare to the Hobie/Prowler?
Jason

And ChuckE takes back the lead!!!!!!

Sweet ride Chuck    It's rare to find a bright- colored -Double Hatch T-160. IMO: Wilderness System should still continue making this model. Same with Ocean Kayaks....I have no clue why they discontinued the Scupper Pro 

Nice ride Chuck! You've got quite a collection now don't you..

WTG chuck.  How does it compare to the Hobie/Prowler?
Jason

Yeah, what's the scoop?

Z

WTG chuck.  How does it compare to the Hobie/Prowler?
Jason

The T160 is a pleasure to paddle and is definitely a little faster than the P15.  It's still nowhere near as fast as the Hobie Adventure with turbo fins.   

And ChuckE takes back the lead!!!!!!

It's the boat.  I think it's got good mojo.

And ChuckE takes back the lead!!!!!!

Man its gettin ugly around here...ONE day...that's all I get!?   

Congrats ChuckE and sweet OS yak.

sweet ride and nice catch, Chuck.

I love how this AOTY is playing out.  Freddie and Mooch are in striking distance, too.  The new score board is making this a great spectator event even for those of us not in the race...

hey chuck, that boat looks very sexy when it is wet!

Way to go ChuckE !

chuck, I tried mooch's boat, I slid all over that thing compared to my scupper pros.

but it was hella fast. and super cool looking.

do you find the seating comfy?

does your hairraiser have a trailer? or just bucktail?

J

chuck, I tried mooch's boat, I slid all over that thing compared to my scupper pros.

but it was hella fast. and super cool looking.

do you find the seating comfy?

does your hairraiser have a trailer? or just bucktail?

J

For me, the seat is comfy enough even without a cushion.  The hump just in front of the seat bothers some, but it helps set me against the backrest and prevents me from sliding forward.  The low sides can make it a wet ride, but it also makes it easier to sit side-saddle and access things behind me.

On the other hand, Scupper Pros have that deeper seating area that's a nice snug fit which is probably better for serious paddling, but makes it a little uncomfortable for sitting sideways.

I really love'em both.

As for the hairraiser, the bucktail was chartreuse and the curly tail was white.

nice ride ChuckE,

  congrats  on the lead, I noticed I'm heading for the cellar again... .....Danglin

 

Your breakin my spirit Chuck!   
I can't believe that's the first of the year for you?!       
SWEET WAY to HOOK IT TOO