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Post by yorkpiker on Jan 24, 2013 7:59:11 GMT
Just joined the site, been a keen Piker for over 15 years from boat and bank, now just got my first Yak OK 4.3 Ultra in go faster camo!! with the intention of Piking in the winter but mixing it up with sea fishing during the summer.
No doubt I will be asking for help and advice!!
All the best
John
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 24, 2013 9:09:47 GMT
You are very welcome John.
You will notice loads ofus are focusing on predators at the moment. The kayak is perfect for getting to those awkward to reach swims.
Terry
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Post by philpot on Jan 24, 2013 10:36:37 GMT
Welcome aboard matey
Phil
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Post by yorkpiker on Jan 24, 2013 12:10:52 GMT
Cheers for the warm welcome lads much appreciated, yes really looking forward to putting the Yak to some use, I am lucky to have alot of rivers local but also fancy a go in the lakes such as Coniston and Ulswater for the Perch, wish I'd found this site earlier because looking at the Yaks some are using I am now not sure if the OK 4.3 is going to be too big for the rivers??
All the best
John
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 24, 2013 12:42:41 GMT
John,
The 4.3 is without doubt a great kayak and on bigger rivers and The Lakes it will be no problem. It is true many move down to 13' or even 10' for smaller rivers, canals and drains. They just give you more flexability when you want to turn quickly or get into the little nooks and crannies.
Having said that if you are using it for sea fishing too and can only afford one kayak then the 4.3 will be fine.
I think it is better and safer to compromise for the coarse fishing rather than the more dangerous sea fishing.
Terry
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Post by yorkpiker on Jan 24, 2013 13:13:56 GMT
Thanks Terry put my mind to rest, it does seem that Yaks keep their value quite well so if I do need to drop down a size hopefully money wise I might not be to worse off, but will stick with 4.3 and see how it goes.
All the best
John
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Post by Daz on Jan 24, 2013 15:48:24 GMT
you got the link then  welcome matey  |
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Post by yorkpiker on Jan 24, 2013 20:06:06 GMT
you got the link then welcome matey Yes cheers Daz many thanks for that, I did send you a pm back on the other forum I hope you got it okay? All the best John |
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Post by bananaman on Jan 25, 2013 11:40:15 GMT
Hello John and welcome aboard. As a first boat you've certainly gone for a good one. The 4.3 is a great fast, stable and versatile kayak for both fresh and salt water in a variety of conditions. There are'nt that many left now and unlikely to be many more coming into the country so it's also a good investment. Enjoy!
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Post by Izzetafox on Jan 25, 2013 11:56:10 GMT
Is this because the 4.3 is being discontinued or that the flow of OK yaks to the UK has slowed down?
Latest news on the OK range seems to have dried up they do not seem to want to be represented on the fishing forums the same way that JO did.
Terry
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Post by bananaman on Jan 25, 2013 14:45:55 GMT
Sadly the supply from across the pond is drying up. We've just cleaned the importers out of their last ones. ;D This Monday I actually have a 4.3 in yellow coming is but this is only 1 of 3 left. It's the same with most of the other popular OK boats, I'm afraid.
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Post by mickwebster on Jan 30, 2013 9:52:15 GMT
Hi John, im' a yakkin' piker from York, we should meet up some time, if the river ever gets to a normal level! cheers, Mick.
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Post by stonefish on Jan 31, 2013 20:49:56 GMT
hello john
all i can say is this man has one nice paddle!
welcome aboard
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Post by yorkpiker on Jan 31, 2013 21:05:05 GMT
Cheers lads for all the replies, thanks the comments about the Yak Terry and Banaman you have given me some re-assurance I got a good Yak.
Yes Mick would love to have a trip out, I do alot of Piking on the rivers in the winter and can't wait to have a go in the Yak, wouldn't mind seeing how you've got yours kitted out if there's any chance.
Thanks Al and for all your advice and help with the paddle, drysuit etc, I got the boots on Monday as well so cheers for that.
Currently nursing two slipped discs pulling my aluminium boat through the snow last Saturday!! Ouch.
All the best
John
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Post by bananaman on Feb 1, 2013 16:18:33 GMT
Sadly the supply from across the pond is drying up. We've just cleaned the importers out of their last ones. ;D This Monday I actually have a 4.3 in yellow coming is but this is only 1 of 3 left. It's the same with most of the other popular OK boats, I'm afraid. Update, have just learned that there are some more OK's on their way. Especially good news as there will soon be some badly needed Trident 13's. Don't know how many but they are coming! Due in a few weeks. |
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welcome matey 
