Barges, deck chairs and out riggers all welcome.

[Izzetafox]

I felt it appropriate to reassure members that there is no prejudice towards any kayak style here.

All kayaks and their paddlers are welcome.

Others may see the Big Game, Predator, Slayer, KLargo, Big Rig etc as barges but as coarse anglers we see them as stable, large load carrying and comfortable.

To some the new style 'deck chairs' used by Jackson, Moken Lure, Native Watercraft and Hobie are described as being for 'fat yanks. We see them as a 'flatwater' feature that adds to the comfort when sitting at anchor or on the drift.

Speed is not an essential for our kayaks, neither is the ability to punch through the surf or ride large swells.

It does not need to be 15ft long at times a 9ft kayak may fit the bill better on small waters with minimal tackle.

It does not have to be a 'premium brand'.

Elsewhere you may be feel humiliated for choosing your kayak to suit your specific angling requirements. This will not happen here!

A flatwater kayak is a style of kayak that conflicts with the design of a salwater kayak and manufacturers should be praised for filling that niche.

Be proud of your kayak. You have brought it for you and your style of fishing. Therefore it is a good kayak don't let others put you or your kayak down.

Terry

[ALtop]

At the end of the day it has to be the whole package to think about.you have to get your prefered ride from its home to your car then to the water have a good time then back to where it lives,.A big long craft might be the dogs do dars on the water but if your doing yourself a mischief to get it there whats the point.As long as we enjoy the day each to his own.now wheres my paddle

[Axor]

Would never knock the larger kayaks, they are some of the best platforms do to some stalking from "standing up" casting a lure or fly

[ALtop]

Neither would i,thats whats ment some like large boats some likes small, what ever floats your boat, aslong as your happy.

[Yakkin Sam]

Well said that man.

I paddle the Jackson Cuda which to some might seem like a barge but I really like it suits me just fine. Now I don't go about having digs at people that paddle kayaks I don't like so they shouldn't feel the need to have a pop at mine. Each to their own, as long as people get out what they want from their kayak/kayak fishing then all the better if you ask me.

[philpot]

Well I have just sold my Big Game barge and am awaiting an even bigger barge, the Jackson Big Rig and don't give a hoot what anyone else thinks.

Phil

[ALtop]

Hi Phil hope you got what you wanted for your big game ,good luck with the big rig.

[Daz]

i love my two barges,the K Largo and my Teksport

Daz

[boesman]

Got my barge on Friday! FeelFree Lure 11.5, spend all weekend making room in the garage and building a rack to fit it!
I'm hoping to finally get on the Nene for a paddle with the family, this Saturday.

[Izzetafox]

Good luck mate.

The Lure is supposed to be a nice stable kayak.

Terry

[kneedeepintoys]

The best boat is the one that gets used.
I've been thinking about boats for years, and was talking to one of our directors who has a cruiser at a mariner near Marlow, and I realised that I get more fun out of my fatyak than he does from his cruiser. He only uses it twice a year.