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Nautical
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Joined: Mar 02, 2009
Posts: 24
Location: Gosport
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Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:54 am |
 
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I have decided to take up fishing from a kayak mostly in the Solent from the Gosport beaches. The Prowler 13 looks very good but I was not sure if a 15' kayak would be more suitable for the Solent. Please advise. |
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Yakdiver
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Joined: Nov 10, 2009
Posts: 132
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Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:35 am |
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I have a Prowler 13 and I use it all over the place including the Solent the 15 will track a little better than the 13 and you have a bit more room, but don't forget the weigh a lot more and handling on your own may not be so good. hope this helps if not get back to me |
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JimKayak
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Joined: Apr 27, 2009
Posts: 170
Location: Pembrokeshire
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Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:39 am |
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The prowler for me wasnt the best choice, sure its very popular but its also heavy, has in my opinion too much space for clutter.
WHY anglers take 3-4 rods with them is beyond me...its more to get wet!
I have a Tarpon 120, now kitted as an Angler, 12 feet long, light enough to LIFT on car roof unaided, 2 holders, scotty, and I take just what I konw I'll use....
Some people take enough kit with them to have an angling jumble sale..
Hmmm maybe they are...didnt think of that |
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Nautical
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Joined: Mar 02, 2009
Posts: 24
Location: Gosport
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Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:18 am |
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Many thanks for replies, both extremly useful. |
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Yakdiver
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Joined: Nov 10, 2009
Posts: 132
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Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:01 pm |
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prowler 13 - 24.5 Kg
tarpon 120 - 32.Kg
funny I thought lower was lighter, maybe I'm wrong |
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JimKayak
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Joined: Apr 27, 2009
Posts: 170
Location: Pembrokeshire
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Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:44 am |
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yeah, i was reffering to the 15...
Still a tarpon for me though, in fact i bought another today |
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phatboy
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Joined: Nov 25, 2008
Posts: 213
Location: Pembrokeshire
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Tue Jul 20, 2010 11:17 am |
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how many yaks u got now jim? lol
if ever you fancy seeling 1 of em let me know im looking for a 2nd hand tarpon 100/120 for the daughter  |
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ballthebuilder
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Joined: Dec 11, 2009
Posts: 236
Location: Hampshire
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Tue Jul 20, 2010 12:21 pm |
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JimKayak
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Location: Pembrokeshire
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Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:34 pm |
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i was getting a new tarpon, but then the Mrs shattered that idea |
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