cpitch
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« on: Jul 25, 11 - 01:09:15 PM » |
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Hey guys! I'm new here and I have a question about Flatstalkers. I read a thread already in this forum but since the thread was over 120 days old, it was suggested that I start a new thread.
I like to fish in the Laguna Madre but cant afford a flats boat at the moment. The Flatstalker seems like a good alternative but do I need a trailer? Can I just put it in the back of the truck? There is one for sale in Brownsville I want to go see and it comes with a trolling motor. About how far can I go out from the launch site with this boat?
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« Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 11 - 02:45:49 PM » |
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Yes you can easily haul a flststaler in the bed of a pick-up. Be sure to get a trolling motor. They are impossible to push or paddle in the wind.
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« Reply #2 on: Jul 25, 11 - 06:11:26 PM » |
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The distance you can go from the launch site depends on the battery. There are several different batteries out there but you want to make sure you get a deep cycle battery designed for trolling motors.
I went to Academy and bought a Stow-Away battery for my Ocean Kayak Torque and was limited to about 2-3 miles total trip. I was told I should have bought the Optima Blue Top.
Tight Lines and Screaming Drags,
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« Reply #3 on: Jul 26, 11 - 05:55:51 AM » |
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I think you'd be much better off buying a good fishing sit on top kayak. Also, a kayak has a much lower profile than a Flatstalker and it's more versatile than a Flatstalker. With a kayak, you can paddle long distances, fish lakes, large rivers, marshes, flats, bays, and even offshore (as long as you can see land). The high seat of the Flatstalker will catch a lot of wind causing you problems.
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ohcatacho
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« Reply #4 on: Aug 09, 11 - 08:59:06 AM » |
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What about a SUP? I have never been on one but this one looks interesting. It seems a lot lighter than than a flats stalker. I went to the beach last week and I saw a guy using one on the surf, It seemed fun so I decided to check them out on the web, this is what I found. <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/oTIjaOkZjHY&ap=%2526fmt%3D18&rel=0&fs=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/oTIjaOkZjHY&ap=%2526fmt%3D18&rel=0&fs=1</a>]]> |
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« Reply #5 on: Aug 09, 11 - 09:49:39 AM » |
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She can row my bote anytime.
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« Reply #6 on: Aug 09, 11 - 10:38:24 AM » |
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That Bote SUP has definite possibilities.  Great for marsh fishing.  I need to check out their website. |
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« Reply #7 on: Aug 09, 11 - 11:48:21 AM » |
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They have one rigged with a yeti cooler. Looks cool.
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« Reply #8 on: Aug 09, 11 - 12:18:12 PM » |
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She can row my bote anytime.
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« Reply #9 on: Aug 09, 11 - 05:05:03 PM » |
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With her on that board I never saw what they were advertising.
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« Reply #10 on: Aug 09, 11 - 06:08:07 PM » |
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Hobie mirage drive kayak over a flatstAlker no need for battery cost near the same, good exercise. I had a revolution but my 90hp beat it. If I didn't own a boat I would still own it or a different model they came out with after the revolution. Awesome kayaks.
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« Reply #11 on: Aug 09, 11 - 08:18:13 PM » |
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That is a neat lookin craft. I looked on there site. It is $1500 + paddle + yeti. They have priced theirselves out in my book. I have owned 6 different yaks and the most I ever spent eas $900.
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« Reply #12 on: Aug 09, 11 - 09:20:13 PM » |
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I too think the SUP is a nice paddleboard, but at $1500, I think it's over priced as well.
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« Reply #13 on: Aug 12, 11 - 06:50:29 PM » |
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Check this system out...looks like you can make any kayak into a freedom kayak.... <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/1MWwH-dY4QA&ap=%2526fmt%3D18&rel=0&fs=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/1MWwH-dY4QA&ap=%2526fmt%3D18&rel=0&fs=1</a>]]> |
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