The new rig.

apiazza · April 06, 2021, 08:38:35 PM

Well I said new was coming and here it is.

Native watercraft Slayer propel 12.5 MAX.

What an impressive craft. Other than the quick running of the electronics I don't see much needing to be done on this platform. Pedal drive cruised about 3.5 mph into the breeze. Stability makes for easy standing and fishing. There is space galor in the rear tank well and a nice hatch up front for dry storage. The biggest downside is simply working with the weight. Using the trailer and boat ramp makes the task fairly easy but the times I don't want to use a boat ramp, it will take some work to get unloaded and loaded.

Only had a couple hours on it today and focused mostly on just getting comfortable with the layout. Will get it slimed up asap. Lots more info to come.

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Princeton_Man · April 06, 2021, 09:02:16 PM

Looks good!

Do the pedals drive a prop or fins?

SteveTX · April 06, 2021, 11:10:41 PM

Quote from: Princeton_Man on April 06, 2021, 09:02:16 PM
Do the pedals drive a prop or fins?

I think its a Prop. I think this is a list of the specs here. https://nativewatercraft.com/max/

Looks like a pretty fancy yak. Congrats on the purchase.

Capt. BassinLou · April 07, 2021, 04:20:59 AM

Congrats on your new kayak. Looks like your all set.

apiazza · April 07, 2021, 04:24:23 AM

Steve is correct. The natives are prop drives. The only good option for fins are the Hobie kayaks. There is a lot of good about the Hobie but some things I'm not a fan of. The price being a big one. The fishing platforms start at another $500 over the native (and even this was more than I planned to spend), they are even heavier and the fin system doesn't have instant reverse. You have to pull a lever to go backwards. A half crank backwards on this drive is like having brakes. Very convenient when fishing. They are also a little more prone to breaking from my research.

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Mike Cork · April 07, 2021, 08:05:48 AM

Looks like a fish catching machine!!!!

Bassinkorea · April 07, 2021, 08:30:46 AM

I love the look. Congrats on the new boat

Kayaks are getting really popular over here too, but I haven't got to fish from one yet.

apiazza · April 09, 2021, 11:01:28 AM

Give it a go if you get a chances. The new designs are really impressive. They are starting to get to the point that you can do almost everything a bass boat can other than make 70 mph runs across big lakes.

The price is getting a little crazy on some, but I look at it like this: nearly every lake within a 45 minute drive of me is either electric only or 10 hp max. I can't justify buying a big boat knowing every time I want to fish I need to make time to drive a couple hours each way. I spent the extra on a fishing platform that I can still drop in one of the 2 reservoirs that are within 10 minutes of my house. You certainly get some looks out there on it.

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D.W. Verts · April 10, 2021, 10:20:53 PM

Wow.

FD · April 11, 2021, 03:34:12 AM

There was a national yak tourney here a few months ago. Some of the rigs that came down my canal were super impressive. Micro power pole, Trolling Motors, electronics and more. One came by at what looked like 5 mph! We need some more pics of your rig up close.

My only issue is they are still smaller than some of our local lizards and I can't imagine being eye to eye with them.

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BarryFL · April 11, 2021, 06:17:35 AM

+1 on FL lizards.

~Barry~

Donald Garner · April 11, 2021, 08:23:49 AM

Congrats on the new Yak. She looks fish ready

Deadeye · April 11, 2021, 12:24:45 PM

Quote from: FD on April 11, 2021, 03:34:12 AM
There was a national yak tourney here a few months ago. Some of the rigs that came down my canal were super impressive. Micro power pole, Trolling Motors, electronics and more. One came by at what looked like 5 mph! We need some more pics of your rig up close.

My only issue is they are still smaller than some of our local lizards and I can't imagine being eye to eye with them.

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Arti-FISH-ial Entertainment
CPF Lures

On the Kayak Bass Fishing Show, Chad Hoover (who started the Kayak Bass Fishing National League) has had many different set ups over the years.

One he has used has a Battery Box with the Sonar Mount on it that drops into a well in front of him. Transducer is mounted on the bottom.

Twin Micro Power Poles mounted out at an angle on the back to hold in place.

Electric motor Prop Drive on the rear.

It's crazy just how far they have come over the last few years.

The Original Model I wanted was made to be able to Stand Up in and fish. Two position seat. Higher to fish and Lower to paddle. Had like two pontoons on the rear half to support it.

Hoover has used Jackson Kayak, Wilderness Systems Kayak, and now is using another brand I can't think of right now.

BUT they all run from $1100-2800 n up.

Ours were $399. Happy as a first Yak but I can already see me moving up into a bigger more stable one that can also carry more safety.

I'm about 45 lbs from mine's max weight load when I got all my stuff on it.

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apiazza · April 11, 2021, 02:19:01 PM

Chad is on the Bonafide now. Great fishing platform. Especially good if you plan to motor it, little less so if you ever plan to make a long paddle.

They have come a long way. I fished out if my $500 perception and enjoyed it but I could see where the limitations were. Paddling and real distance was killer in the shoulder especially with with wind. It also didn't have the hull to support standing and fishing. The native fixes both those issues (granted at a much higher price point).

The kayak is my only means of fishing other than I bank so I was willing to spend the money. I have my Garmin wired up and so far very happy. I will get some more detailed photos for everyone. If there is anything you are curious of just let me know.

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SteveTX · April 11, 2021, 02:22:49 PM

Quote from: FD on April 11, 2021, 03:34:12 AM
There was a nationalr yak tourney here a few months ago. Some of the rigs that came down my canal were super impressive. Micro power pole, Trolling Motors, electronics and more. One came by at what looked like 5 mph! We need some more pics of your rig up close.

My only issue is they are still smaller than some of our local lizards and I can't imagine being eye to eye with them.

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Arti-FISH-ial Entertainment
CPF Lures

Quote from: BarryFL on April 11, 2021, 06:17:35 AM
+1 on FL lizards.

~Barry~

For the most part here the lizards aren't a issue here. What we do have plenty of are them 3 to 5ft worms with fangs.
Surprisingly some of them are very curious and have tried to get in my boat several times. There is no way in he__ I could go back in the shallows with all the pads and crap that I like to fish, sitting down low in that little confined space.
Maybe living somewhere there are no huge lizards, or 3 to 5ft worms with fangs maybe.

BarryFL · April 11, 2021, 05:06:53 PM

Walt had one try and get in his boat. LOL.

~Barry~

WTodd · April 12, 2021, 06:12:15 AM

Yeah I was in his "spot" and he wanted it back; so I gave it to him

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BASSCATLILDAVE · April 19, 2021, 11:34:30 AM

Nice setup.

apiazza · April 23, 2021, 08:01:56 PM

Couple more detailed photos of the way I have it rigged. I continue to use my homemade milk crate because it works. With all the Plano box storage spots the crate basically just has a lot of plastics and other small accessories in it.

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Deadeye · April 25, 2021, 05:00:35 AM

Looks Good

I chose the same Net. Simple Easy and it Floats.

I have a HB that I plan to set up for the Yak but haven't yet. Yak Attack makes a few different options for mounting the Transducer and Unit including a Combo Pack that holds the battery, and secures both the Unit and the Transducer arm and it all mounts on the Rail for easy on-easy off. Considering that.