Look! What my wife get me? 2024
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Tomorrow is our anniversary, and this is from my lovely wife.
It is perception pescador pro100. I've been research this yak and it is small 10' with stadium type seat and in my budget. I hope it is stable enough to fish in. Can't wait to get her on water.
RoLo reply :
The best of luck with your new watercraft!
As for you wife, you already got lucky 
Roger
slonezp reply :
She gets an A for the thoughtfulness and an F for the giftwrapping
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
Hahaha, I guess so. She went to pick up yesterday and hid at our friend house. He brought in to surprise me today since we have our house warming today.
jbw252 reply :
Best of luck with your new yak. Have fun.
CenCal fisher reply :
I have the 12 and love it. I don't know about the 10 but in calm water I can stand and fish from mine. Make sure you pick up some foam golf balls and plug the four scuppers in the center of the kayak. The tackle storage under the seat is lower than the sourounding parts of the kayak and your Plano box will be under water unless you plug those scupper holes. That's the only thing I would change in the kayak
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
On 5/7/2017 at 3:53 AM, slonezp said:She gets an A for the thoughtfulness and an F for the giftwrapping
In her defense, she wrapped the paddle pretty good, and that only item she surprise me in the house. But she didn't put in the box so I know right away it is a paddle.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
On 5/7/2017 at 5:59 AM, CenCal fisher said:I have the 12 and love it. I don't know about the 10 but in calm water I can stand and fish from mine. Make sure you pick up some foam golf balls and plug the four scuppers in the center of the kayak. The tackle storage under the seat is lower than the sourounding parts of the kayak and your Plano box will be under water unless you plug those scupper holes. That's the only thing I would change in the kayak
Thanks, I'm looking for scupper right now, you plug only 4 but not the one in tank well?
what else do I need? I'm thinking
1. PFD, I got this one or should I'll get different one for kayak http://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-COMFORT-MESH-PFD/1801532.uts?productVariantId=3738248&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03802930&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjw6LXIBRCUqIjXmdKBxZUBEiQA_f50PuO4A1uinw3cdts8OKItO3wM1x2XKlVrFK1Lt5x2SgUaAiH58P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
2. rod floater, which brand?
3. lanyard for my pliers and gripper, https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ELPO0IW/ref=pd_aw_sim_200_of_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZCWQW281F5W5A2F0FNTQ
RichF reply :
That's a good woman right there! Have fun!
Fisher-O-men reply :
A Yak and a house! Congrats!
CenCal fisher reply :
i didn't plug the ones in the tank well. If you put stuff in the back you don't
On 5/7/2017 at 10:24 AM, JustJames said:Thanks, I'm looking for scupper right now, you plug only 4 but not the one in tank well?
what else do I need? I'm thinking
1. PFD, I got this one or should I'll get different one for kayak http://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-COMFORT-MESH-PFD/1801532.uts?productVariantId=3738248&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03802930&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjw6LXIBRCUqIjXmdKBxZUBEiQA_f50PuO4A1uinw3cdts8OKItO3wM1x2XKlVrFK1Lt5x2SgUaAiH58P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
2. rod floater, which brand?
3. lanyard for my pliers and gripper, https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ELPO0IW/ref=pd_aw_sim_200_of_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ZCWQW281F5W5A2F0FNTQ
Get a different pfd. You want one made for kayaking which will have the flotation in the back high enough to clear your seat.
I don't use rod floaters, I just have my crate clipped to my kayak and my rods are clipped to my crate with some carabiners and rope.
I don't have a lanyard on my fish grippers just about four feet of paracord and a small carabinieri
I didn't plug the scuppers in the tank well because the don't let in much water and I don't care if my gear in the back gets a little wet.
lo n slo reply :
git r done James ?
OperationEagle reply :
Congrats!...
on the wife!
CenCal fisher reply :
Here is the PDF I use but it has an ascend logo on it.
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/7733/Stohlquist-Ebb-Life-Jacket-PFD.html
notice how the flotation for the back dosent start by the waist but half way up your back
wet_dream reply :
Congrats! Nice ride.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
On 5/7/2017 at 11:55 PM, CenCal fisher said:Here is the PDF I use but it has an ascend logo on it.
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/7733/Stohlquist-Ebb-Life-Jacket-PFD.html
notice how the flotation for the back dosent start by the waist but half way up your back
Thanks, I was looking at that one also and this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KVRAFS8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Subaqua Adinterim reply :
Your wife is fantastic; that's quite a surprise.
You can make your own rod floater by cutting a small piece of copper pipe insulation ( the foam type that comes in packs that are 6 feet long). It only takes a 4 to 6 inches above the reel handle on a spinning rod to do the trick.
Have fun in your new ride.
22hertz reply :
Nice kayak.
Any reason you wanted the 10' instead of a longer kayak? Are you tight on storage or transportation needs?
Let us know what you think when you get a chance to try it out.
For PFD I went with an inflatable. I find the lack of bulk and the open back works great. I don't notice I'm wearing it which was what I was going for.
Darren. reply :
Excellent catch! Wife, that is 
The yak is great, and
will serve you well. As for PFD, I started with one like you
first posted, a Dick's Sporting Goods/Field and Stream
model, but eventually went with the BPS Ascend model
that currently runs $100 (I got it several years back for
$79 or less, can't remember).
CenCal fisher reply :
On 5/8/2017 at 3:28 AM, JustJames said:Thanks, I was looking at that one also and this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KVRAFS8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
That looks like a good life vest. It has the high back flotation, plenty of pockets in the front and it's at reasonable price
NYWayfarer reply :
Congrats and happy anniversary! Great gift right there.
Luckily my Father-in law fishes so my wife can ask him what would be a perfect gift for me. That's how I ended up with a trolling motor for Christmas.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
On 5/8/2017 at 9:22 PM, Finesse Wayfarer said:Congrats and happy anniversary! Great gift right there.
Luckily my Father-in law fishes so my wife can ask him what would be a perfect gift for me. That's how I ended up with a trolling motor for Christmas.
She got me this yak because I kept nagging her about getting a kayak for myself. I sent her msg every day with kayak picture and ppl having fun in it. I even sent a picture of couples on tandem kayak lol. Then I sent her kayak with price some old Craigslist and some new with local store to pickup. She picked the color herself since she know I like red and she doesn't like green(special order but deliver within next day, thanks west marine).
Come to think of it, I should have sent her the link to hobie or native propel drive instead lol.
J Francho reply :
On 5/8/2017 at 10:26 PM, JustJames said:I even sent a picture of couples on tandem kayak lol.
We call these "divorce boats."
Congrats on your new boat!
Yeajray231 reply :
On 5/8/2017 at 10:40 PM, J Francho said:
We call these "divorce boats."
Congrats on your new boat!
You should elaborate lol
J Francho reply :
It's self explanatory.....tandem boats. It's a terrible purchase for a couple. Fine for kids.
NYWayfarer reply :
On 5/8/2017 at 10:26 PM, JustJames said:She got me this yak because I kept nagging her about getting a kayak for myself. I sent her msg every day with kayak picture and ppl having fun in it. I even sent a picture of couples on tandem kayak lol. Then I sent her kayak with price some old Craigslist and some new with local store to pickup. She picked the color herself since she know I like red and she doesn't like green(special order but deliver within next day, thanks west marine).
Come to think of it, I should have sent her the link to hobie or native propel drive instead lol.
That's better than adding the item to a wish list!
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
On 5/8/2017 at 10:40 PM, J Francho said:
We call these "divorce boats."
Congrats on your new boat!
Lucky me then, she told me she asked whoever at west marine about tandem kayak as well, but he said not to buy it. I still need more toys in the future without her I would be doomed.
On 5/8/2017 at 10:49 PM, Finesse Wayfarer said:
That's better than adding the item to a wish list!
Believe me I was working very hard to get approval from her to buy all these. I remember it took me almost 3-4 months to get my boat. This yak took me at least a month or so.
As of now I got a budget to buy whatever necessary for kayak, but I don't think I'm gonna be able to buy any other gears or lures for awhile.
Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :
On 5/8/2017 at 10:18 AM, 22hertz said:Nice kayak.
Any reason you wanted the 10' instead of a longer kayak? Are you tight on storage or transportation needs?
Let us know what you think when you get a chance to try it out.
For PFD I went with an inflatable. I find the lack of bulk and the open back works great. I don't notice I'm wearing it which was what I was going for.
I plan for this size for awhile, first on Malibu mini-X which is about 9'3". The reason is easy on myself to hauling around on my tundra double access cab. I will use this kayak in 5mph zone lake most of the time so small should be no problem.
I don't think I will use that type of PFD. Chance of getting wet on kayak is pretty high and to rearm those type of PFD would cost 15-20 each time.
J Francho reply :
I use a auto inflate, the only time it went off is when I dropped it in the water. Otherwise, it's fine.
Choporoz reply :
Crankin4Bass reply :
Congrats on the new yak! You have an awesome wife! The seat on that yak is comfortable.
Definitely spend on a good pfd. I have the NRS Chinook and am pretty happy with it. The high back on this pfd works well with the Pescador Pro seat. I would get the bright orange for high visibility.
https://www.amazon.com/NRS-Chinook-Fishing-PFD-Green/dp/B01K9DWWSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494296414&sr=8-1&keywords=nrs%2Bchinook&th=1&psc=1
Enjoy!
WIGuide reply :
congrats on the new ride!
XpressJeff reply :
What a girl!
Congratulations!
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