Title: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: FlatsNBay on February 11, 2024, 04:20:41 PM
Post by: FlatsNBay on February 11, 2024, 04:20:41 PM
I'll be getting an Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL Kayak. It's 10.5 feet, has a pedal drive, and is 36" wide allowing for a stable platform for stand-up fishing. Some of the extras that I will be getting are:
Garmin Striker 7" depthfinder-I'll be utilizing the quick draw mapping so that I can create on the water topographic maps of the out of the way lakes, ponds, and rockpits.
Kayak Cushion for comfortable seating.
Seat Risers to create comfortable all-day fishing.
Black Pack fishing box with 6 rod holders.
Yak Attack safety flag/light pole.
and a lot of smaller miscellaneous items
Can't wait!
Garmin Striker 7" depthfinder-I'll be utilizing the quick draw mapping so that I can create on the water topographic maps of the out of the way lakes, ponds, and rockpits.
Kayak Cushion for comfortable seating.
Seat Risers to create comfortable all-day fishing.
Black Pack fishing box with 6 rod holders.
Yak Attack safety flag/light pole.
and a lot of smaller miscellaneous items
Can't wait!
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on February 11, 2024, 04:27:22 PM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on February 11, 2024, 04:27:22 PM
Great sounding rig Steve, congrats! 
Hope you're gonna share some pictures with us.
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Hope you're gonna share some pictures with us.
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Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: J.W. on February 12, 2024, 01:00:09 PM
Post by: J.W. on February 12, 2024, 01:00:09 PM
I don't know the first thing about these kayaks, but they look fun. And the pedal-drive ones look like they would be good exercise, too. I probably need some of that. lo
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Princeton_Man on February 12, 2024, 04:02:03 PM
Post by: Princeton_Man on February 12, 2024, 04:02:03 PM
I've looked at the pedal drive several times, but after seeing the videos of the power drive, I'd have to have that, screw the exercise.
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 12, 2024, 06:32:19 PM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 12, 2024, 06:32:19 PM
Very cool! Enjoy Steve!
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Eric-Maine on February 12, 2024, 07:31:00 PM
Post by: Eric-Maine on February 12, 2024, 07:31:00 PM
Congrats Kayak fishing looks like a lot of fun. Eye level with gators though would pucker me up and I would absolutely lose it if a cotton mouth started at me. Lol
Old Towns are made in Maine.
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Old Towns are made in Maine.
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Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Hobious on February 13, 2024, 07:06:53 PM
Post by: Hobious on February 13, 2024, 07:06:53 PM
That kayak cushion is expensive no? I got a cheap stadium cushion from Dicks Sporting Goods for like $8, on sale. It's excellent. I secured it with some zip ties.
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Hobious on February 13, 2024, 07:09:15 PM
Post by: Hobious on February 13, 2024, 07:09:15 PM
Yo
I also added a cheap lumbar thing. IMG_1560.jpeg
I also added a cheap lumbar thing. IMG_1560.jpeg
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: FlatsNBay on February 13, 2024, 07:16:34 PM
Post by: FlatsNBay on February 13, 2024, 07:16:34 PM
You're right Hobius, those cushions can be pricey. I'll explore my options. Thanks for your advice.
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Hobious on February 22, 2024, 07:27:55 AM
Post by: Hobious on February 22, 2024, 07:27:55 AM
you should look into the Donkey LEash i suggested in your other thread. total game changer.
and i kinda feel it is better for the bass.
and i kinda feel it is better for the bass.
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: FlatsNBay on February 26, 2024, 06:33:52 PM
Post by: FlatsNBay on February 26, 2024, 06:33:52 PM
Kayaks were ordered! Also spent a ton on some accessories for it. Next will be a Garmin Echomap depthfinder.
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: J.W. on February 27, 2024, 02:14:41 PM
Post by: J.W. on February 27, 2024, 02:14:41 PM
Post some pics once you get them on the water!
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: FlatsNBay on March 08, 2024, 11:46:59 AM
Post by: FlatsNBay on March 08, 2024, 11:46:59 AM
Kayaks came in! I ordered 2, one in a steel blue camo which my wife likes and one in an orange camo which will be my primary fishing kayak because the orange will help my visibility for other boaters so that I don't get run over. The majority of the waters I intend to fish are small and I probably won't see anyone else but just in case I fish a bigger lake. Here are some pics before I add accessories.
Pic 1 Steel blue camo.
Pic 2 Orange Camo
Pic 3 Pedal drive
Pic 4, front storage compartment
Pic 1 Steel blue camo.
Pic 2 Orange Camo
Pic 3 Pedal drive
Pic 4, front storage compartment
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: FlatsNBay on March 08, 2024, 11:48:43 AM
Post by: FlatsNBay on March 08, 2024, 11:48:43 AM
More pics
Pic 1 Dry storage 6 x 9, 4 inches deep above the pedal drive drive.
Pic 2 Adjustable seating.
Pic 3 Under seat storage incorporated in the seat.
Pic 1 Dry storage 6 x 9, 4 inches deep above the pedal drive drive.
Pic 2 Adjustable seating.
Pic 3 Under seat storage incorporated in the seat.
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on March 09, 2024, 11:31:17 AM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on March 09, 2024, 11:31:17 AM
Wow, those look really nice Steve! Back when I was thinking about getting a yak the pedal drive was what I wanted.
Curious to know if the pedal drive can get choked up with weeds and what not.
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Curious to know if the pedal drive can get choked up with weeds and what not.
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Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: FlatsNBay on March 09, 2024, 04:00:40 PM
Post by: FlatsNBay on March 09, 2024, 04:00:40 PM
Yes the pedal drive does not like weeds. Just tip up the drive and use a conventional paddle to get through weeds or very shallow water.
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: J.W. on March 09, 2024, 09:55:42 PM
Post by: J.W. on March 09, 2024, 09:55:42 PM
Those look cool. 8)
Title: Re: Old Town Sportsman Kayak
Post by: Captsteve on March 09, 2024, 11:13:01 PM
Post by: Captsteve on March 09, 2024, 11:13:01 PM
Quote from: Princeton_Man on February 12, 2024, 04:02:03 PMI've looked at the pedal drive several times, but after seeing the videos of the power drive, I'd have to have that, screw the exercise.Have to agree with you.
A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work.