Re: Big Lake trolling kayak
Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:00 pm
Took it to scouts Wednessday night and they had no trouble raising and lowering the rudder or installing and removing the Mirage drive. Pedal length was adjustable to even the shortest boy with no booster pad.
Took the new kayak out again today. Arrived at Proctor around 9 AM
It hangs out there a long ways. Pushed it forward onto the cart and installed the rudder.
Wheeled it down to the water.
I fished for quite a while before I caught anything.
First slime didn't need to be measured
Second slime either.
That was it. Caught these 2 within a few minutes of each other and nothing else.
Proctor was glassy smooth but I did run over a few boat wakes, it was quiet. Rudder authority was excellent. Really happy with that. It will crank a sharp turn. Makes it easy to follow even a rough contour.
As far as speed. Looking at the GPS I am pretty sure I can cruise above 4 MPH. Had no trouble holding it above 5 MPH for short run.
Still have a couple of things to finish up, notably the custom cooler. Rod holders aren't right yet. But these 2 Bass Pro rod holders behind the seat set nearly horizontal seem to be the right idea. They are out of the way but accessible.
Got home cleaned the fish. My daughter is visiting with here 4 kids. I fixed these 2 fish for supper with my special breading, with toast (the 2 boys like to make their fish into a sandwich) curly fries, regular fries and corn. Everyone had what they wanted and I made 1 frozen dinner from the left overs.
Took the new kayak out again today. Arrived at Proctor around 9 AM
It hangs out there a long ways. Pushed it forward onto the cart and installed the rudder.
Wheeled it down to the water.
I fished for quite a while before I caught anything.
First slime didn't need to be measured
Second slime either.
That was it. Caught these 2 within a few minutes of each other and nothing else.
Proctor was glassy smooth but I did run over a few boat wakes, it was quiet. Rudder authority was excellent. Really happy with that. It will crank a sharp turn. Makes it easy to follow even a rough contour.
As far as speed. Looking at the GPS I am pretty sure I can cruise above 4 MPH. Had no trouble holding it above 5 MPH for short run.
Still have a couple of things to finish up, notably the custom cooler. Rod holders aren't right yet. But these 2 Bass Pro rod holders behind the seat set nearly horizontal seem to be the right idea. They are out of the way but accessible.
Got home cleaned the fish. My daughter is visiting with here 4 kids. I fixed these 2 fish for supper with my special breading, with toast (the 2 boys like to make their fish into a sandwich) curly fries, regular fries and corn. Everyone had what they wanted and I made 1 frozen dinner from the left overs.