crankbait2009

I just received my kayak that I ordered online, and it was brought by a freight truck. After opening the wrapping, there were two gouges/scrapes that have me a little concerned. I have already contacted the place I bought them from and they are working with me on either a discount, or getting a replacement. Before I go through the hassle of returning the kayak, maybe these scratches are not as bad as I think. They are close to the seam though. Can you please take a look at the two photos below, and let me know if I should exchange it for a new? Is it anything to be concerned about?

I purchased foam black golf balls to create my scupper plugs. Didnt want the green or yellow clashing with the kayak color.

OK, maybe I'm overthinking this. Maybe not. Can you school me here? When shopping for kayak deck mat, or boat decking, or something very specific to boats.......What is so different about THAT material, compared to let's say neoprene, EVA drawer liner, etc. In my mind, you need to have the specialized material so that it will last and be good quality. Anyone break this down for me?

well, I'm looking for something that will withstand sun, wear and tear, and won't need replaced every few months. A lot of the pads I'm seeing are 5-6mm.

I'm finding larger sheets of deck padding are becoming hard to find. Even on ACK, they stop carrying it. You now have to buy precut padding to fit your particular boat. That's all fine and dandy, but if you want to add padding to other areas so it matches, it's hard to find the exact color/pattern (if it applies). Where are you guys getting your kayak deck mat/padding? I have looked on amazon, ebay, and some retailers online. But the dimensions are pretty small, and solid colors are hard to find too. Some of the DIY videos on Youtube leave links to the mat they use, but it's all been discontinued. Any pictures/links to what you have used/purchased?

I am making my own scupper plugs to remedy the water coming up. As for the rod holder, I have a crate that I am attaching the holders to. I heard about the deck holders being large. I saw the kayak in person yesterday, and noticed that as well. thanks for the heads up what is that green thing? Dry bag?

I'll never run into bass that size around here. But I'll definitely come back to this thread once I get the yak on the water. I'll report with pros and cons and I'll go off memory to compare the ascend to the new pesci pro 100. Thanks for all the input

thank you smalls. I appreciate that

Yes, I did stand on the FS128T to fish. but more times than not, I was sitting. I was actually more comfortable in the seated position. So standing to fish wasn't a big deal breaker on the Pesci 100. As long as I can stand to get in/out, and occasionally fish, I'm cool with that. I have placed the order from ACK, hopefully it comes in quick so I can start the DIY work on it

well, it's mainly about what I want to spend. I had a depth finder on my last boat that I mainly used for depth, and not much more. Now that I am in a simpler boat, I believe it would be convenient to see what's below me, rather than flying blind. I did go to BPS and found a few models that were in the same price range. I found these (BPS prices): Garmin Striker 4CV - 4.3" screen ($180) Lowrance Hook2 4X - 4" screen. This screen appeared larger, maybe due to the horizontal screen($120) Humminbird PiranhaMax 4DI - 4.3" screen ($150)

I am hearing that a wind chute, anchor, etc would also remedy this tracking problem. Is that accurate? I'm never on large open bodies of water, like the Ohio River or Lake Erie. More like narrow rivers and manmade lakes at state parks. If that matters.

I need some help when it comes to length of a kayak. I recently sold my fs128t kayak. It was 12'-8", and it weighed 97 pounds bare. For my style of fishing, it was way too large. So I have highly considered the perception pescador pro 100. I do know it's only 10ft. The weight is considerably less. I just went and seen it in person. It's a real nice kayak, and easy for me to carry. Lifted up to my chest with one hand. Totally night and day compared to the ascend. I dont need much storage and if I do, i have a milk crate. So my question is this. I need help from someone that has had both 12 and 10 foot kayaks. At what cost is it to lose the tracking the longer kayak provides? From someone that has had a 12, and wants to drop to a 10, is the tracking that much different between the two? Would it even be that noticeable?

Ya. I have a bps down the road from me, I was getting ready to go there. At least then I can put my eyes on a few. I'll check them out there and see what options if have.

Well, never owning one before, and wanting one that isn't all that large, I was initially looking at the striker 4, then saw the 4cv. I was trying to keep cost down, as well as size since it will be on a kayak.

I was going to place this in the electronics portion of this forum, but my question is more based off of it being used on a kayak. So I will start here. I was comparing the Garmin Striker 4, and the Garmin Striker 4cv models. The only thing I can tell that separates the two, is that the 4CV has more power, and can read deeper depths. I do not fish water that are deeper than a 100ft. More times than not, I am in 30ft or less waters. Can anyone share their experience with both of these when using on a kayak? Is the 4cv really worth that added $75 in cost? I would mainly be using it for structure viewing, and water temp.

Although I just sold my FS128T, and am in the market for a new yak. I have a question about length. Is there anyone out there that HAD a 12ft'er that downsized to a 10ft'er and regretted it? I have my eyes on a couple kayaks in the 10fty range. not due to cost, but rather size. I had the 12'8" and it was a lot of yak. Front and rear never got used. So a heavy yak that wasn't utilized completely, was rather wasted money. I thought of the Pescador Pro 100. A good 40 ponds lighter. No in hull storage, but I never used it when I had the Ascend. So if needed, a dry bag would solve that.

why would they not leave them running? waste of battery?

I was watching the 2018 Bassmaster classic on youtube. I noticed that every time one of the anglers would catch a fish, they would hit a button on the dashboard of their boat prior to putting it in the livewell. What are they doing? What are those buttons for? I was first wondering if that was something they communicate with the standings judges, as they go. But I'm not sure. Also. How does each angler know what anyone else is doing? They seem to know that if they catch an X pounder, that they just pulled in to first place and will win it. The weights are unofficial at that point. How do they know where they stand?

That's good to know. At least there are definitely random sales from time to time.

After calling, they said the current Prescador Pro models were released about 2-1/2 years ago, and that there is no mention of a newer model coming out any time soon.

any way to tell if their is an upcoming model that will replace the 2018?

thanks for the tip. I'm definitely after the red/black pro 10 I noticed my local REI has them. I'll keep an eye out. thank you!

but on the positive side, if you buy a kayak from ACK, you get 15% off accessories. I see the Amazon price, with free shipping.

For those of you that know the history of these kayaks. Has anyone ever seen these kayaks go on sale? Like around certain times of the year? (sale, meaning less than the normal $750 retail price)

i've never tried moccasin style slippers before. that's always an option