How suitable are Advanced Elements Kayaks for fishing? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ezcompany · 10-07-2008, 10:51 AM

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...e-Kayak/Detail

Portability is a major issue, so this would be a perfect fit.
However I just realized how much sharp objects fishing requires, and am scared of getting any pinholes in an inflatable.
Does anyone own a AA yak and fish with it regularly?
Thanks!

dgax65 · 10-07-2008, 02:02 PM

That should be OK. Just watch where you put your bait knife.....and your gaff....and fish hooks...... Oh; and don't catch any makos.

Seriously - some of those inflatables are very durable. If you want to fish out of it you should make sure that it has independent air chambers, multi-layer construction and well-sealed seams. I can see some applications for it; such as mothershipping from a small boat.

I don't know if I'd be comfortable using one. I tend to carry a lot of gear and I want something rigid on which to mount rod holders, fish finders and the like. Even polyethylene, as durable as it is, doesn't always inspire absolute confidence.

Siebler · 10-07-2008, 02:26 PM

they are better than any of the other inflatables in their bracket, that si why they are the only ones we carry at OEX.

10-07-2008, 10:51 AM	#1
ezcompany Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 30	How suitable are Advanced Elements Kayaks for fishing? http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...e-Kayak/Detail Portability is a major issue, so this would be a perfect fit. However I just realized how much sharp objects fishing requires, and am scared of getting any pinholes in an inflatable. Does anyone own a AA yak and fish with it regularly? Thanks!

10-07-2008, 02:02 PM	#2
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	That should be OK. Just watch where you put your bait knife.....and your gaff....and fish hooks...... Oh; and don't catch any makos. Seriously - some of those inflatables are very durable. If you want to fish out of it you should make sure that it has independent air chambers, multi-layer construction and well-sealed seams. I can see some applications for it; such as mothershipping from a small boat. I don't know if I'd be comfortable using one. I tend to carry a lot of gear and I want something rigid on which to mount rod holders, fish finders and the like. Even polyethylene, as durable as it is, doesn't always inspire absolute confidence. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

10-07-2008, 02:26 PM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	they are better than any of the other inflatables in their bracket, that si why they are the only ones we carry at OEX. __________________ CJ Siebler