Broke the bank and bought this BOAT lol Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120, Hummingbird Helix 7 Mega w down/side imaging and GPS. Nothing needed to add to it except seat time and fish! idk if i would call it a kayak, but im gonna say first time out on it and I am absolutely HOOOOKED!!(no pun intended) lol me and hully1029 will be out finding fish!
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Howdy TBH kayakers! Wondering if any of y'all have done the lower pecos trip before?
I did the Devils this last summer and am setting my sights on the pecos for spring 2022. I know that pecos is a little more technical with the rapids and even more remote than the devils, so I will need a bigger kayak that can fit more gear. I currently have a 10.5 footer which is fine for lakes, but when you add 50 pounds of gear and take on some water in the rapids (kayak doesnt drain when loaded down) I was sitting really low. Basically paddling a submarine at some points!
I have been looking at a 12 or 13 footer like a Coosa HD, big rig, or WS ride 135. I'm 6'-3" and weigh ~240 so I think Ill need at least 450 lb capacity. Hoping someone who has done the trip can weigh in on what is a good balance between size/capacity, maneuverability in rapids, and speed in the headwinds section. Another plus side of the bigger yak is being able to paddle in to some public land spots and pack out a nice buck
TIA for the advice y'all
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Originally posted by Buckshot-73 View PostBought a Vibe sea ghost 130, with trolling motor, new Helix5 si-gps, 2 anchor trollies, anchor , and a bunch more stuff.
And a trailer.
Ready to hit the water and see if’n I can not fall out. [emoji51]Originally posted by hully1029 View PostPicked up an Ascend FS12T w/ Humminbird Helix5 G2 chirp this afternoon..
I had a field and stream eagle talon 12 before and it was okay. I feel like this is a major upgrade. Cant wait to get it out.
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