Mac2 new to kayak fishing

[mac2]

Hi everyone,
My name is Mike McSpadin I live in Shelby Twp. Mi.
I'm not new to kayaking but I've never fished from a kayak, I found this site last fall and have done allot of reserch on kayak fishing as well as sot kayaks, I've narrowed my search down to two kayaks and would like some input from anyone who would like to coment.
I'm looking at the Ocen Kayak's, Prowler Trident 13 angler and the Prowler Trident 15 angler.
I plan on joining in on some of the fishing trips I've been reading about on this site, and can't wait to hook in to a nice salmon!
Thanks everyone.

Mike "Mac2"

[thehackleguy]

Mike,

Welcome! Can't help you with the Ocean Kayaks but hope to see you at the salmon slam in Sept!

Mark

[gl_yak]

Generally; big water-big boat, small water-small boat
I have P15, mostly fishing Detroit River, Lake StClair, Lake Erie, so I am happy with it
but if you plan fishing ponds and small rivers you don't really need 15' kayak
Good luck

[Salmon Slayer]

I would recommend the Prowler Trident 15 angler, this is the perfect kayak for Lake Michigan and Lake St Clair. The Kayak Store in Algonac should have a few soon. Call kris @ (800) 292-3625 to get a price.

[st croix angler]

I used to paddle a PT 15, now I paddle a PT 13.

I bought the Trident 15 Angler w/ rudder last spring. I rigged it up, did a lot of fishing out of it, and took it to the boundary waters for 9 days. I have no complaints with how the boat performed. The deal breaker for me was the molded footwells. They are (to me at least) in the way when using the rudder, and they don't seem to drain well, always holding water and sand/dirt. If you're not getting a rudder, the molded footwells should not be a problem for you.

I got a chance to paddle a friends Big Game Angler with no molded footwells and a rudder and it was sooooo much better. It is so much easier using the rudder with no molded footwells. The next week I sold my PT 15 and purchased a PT 13.

The other differences I have found in the boat is that the 15 is a little faster than the 13 and virtually no hull slap from the water, it cuts through the water great! It has higher weight capacity and more room to put stuff in the rod pod.

The PT 13 drains better due to the flat footwells. They both are dry rides. I think the 13 is also a little more stable. It manuvers a little easier as well.

They are both a pleasure to fish out of, I really don't have anything negative to say about either one as far as performance goes. You will be happy with either boat. I absolutly love my Trident 13 and can't wait for the snow to melt so I can get out and do some fishing.

If you have any specific questions on either boats, feel free to ask me. I hope this helps.

[Lucian]

Mike,

First off how much do you weigh? I would say that if you are under, say around 230#, the T13 would be a good choice for all around use. A much larger person can use it but would not be ideal for big lakes and rough water.

The molded footwells on the trident 15 are a bit of a nuisance. And hopefully OK will remove those from the T15 as we (T15 owners and Pro Staff) have commented on those. The T15 in rougher conditions will not toss you around as much as the T13 and I also believe it is a little faster than the T13.

Bottom line ... no kayak is ideal for all conditions.... Thereore you MUST have one for each application.

The proper tool for the job at hand.

[mac2]

Thanks to all of you for your advice, I'm used to round bottom kayaks on calm water.
I realy did want a 13 but I couldn't pass up the deal I got on a 15 at the kayak corral.
I do know what you mean about having more then one kayak this one makes three for me.
I weigh around 180 so i hope this 15 won't toss me off.
It's sitting on my garage floor now waiting to be geared up for fishing, I've been reading the foram on mounting rodholders and fishfinders so I have a good idea of what I'll be doing this weekend.
I'm realy looking forward to meeting all of you, as well as fishing with you, and I'm sure I'll have many questions about how to do this and that.
Thanks again guys.

Mike "Mac2"