Same as @Dwight Hottle 0 to 10. Fully decked out 21’ glass boat with 4 birds, mega live, mega 360, power poles, Ultrex I pilot . But my most enjoyable fishing is hiking in the mountains with a ultra light and a few lures or fishing a mountain pond with no pressure and just enjoying nature.

I’d have to say around 6. Fully loaded kayak without propulsion (pedal or electric). Like above, I do have a carbon paddle and I put a keel guard on! I usually carry 8-9 rods and a large blackpack pro with the “extender” on top. I carry about 10 3700 boxes and a few 3600s and a couple of 3500s. I’m not the best angler on the water, but I’ve got gear that says I am!(kinda like a mall crawler jeep 😂😂)

4 hours ago, DaubsNU1 said:

I wasn't wild about the color at first...but the blue has really grown on me. Wife loves it...and dubbed the boat "Marge" (aka, Marge Simpson).

 

Your wife is funny! I'm glad you've come to love it. 

3 hours ago, GaryH said:

But my most enjoyable fishing is hiking in the mountains with a ultra light and a few lures or fishing a mountain pond with no pressure and just enjoying nature.

 

That's my kinda fishing too. 

I would be a 1.5. No boat, usually only carry two poles and a small tackle bag. 

 

Tom

On 5/28/2024 at 3:08 PM, gimruis said:

 

Florida doesn't require the use of any navigational lights on a yak at night time?

If you have no motor, all you need is a signaling device to turn on if needed. A cell phone flashlight even counts. Motorized yaks require all the stuff a boat does (I think).  Also not sure if Everglades counts an “navigable,” that coast guard designation is beyond vague. You could interpret a rain drop as navigable by their definition 

I'm gonna say a 6 1/2. ...20ft aluminum center console with a 150sho and a garmin 106sv and garmin force trolling motor.  I enjoy catching fish but it's more about enjoying time with the kids more than anything. When they get older and move out maybe I'll up my game to a fancy glitter boat with ffs and start tournement fishing but I doubt it.

15 minutes ago, steves191145 said:

I enjoy catching fish but it's more about enjoying time with the kids more than anything.

 

You've got your priorities straight, Dad.