ATAK 140 Looking for experienced opinions. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

speedydk · 02-25-2016, 08:32 AM

Hi All,
I have mostly been lurking and living vicariously through you all for the last few years as I have not been out very much. But I was considering getting a new yak and the one that has my attention right now is the Wildy ATAK 140. I want something I can stand up on easily as I am learning to fly fish and was even thinking about taking up bow fishing. I would like to get feedback from others on the ATAK vs some of the other yaks I was considering like the Jackson Big Rig, Malibu Stealth 14. I know they are not going to be fast yaks but the best paddling of the over 30" wide rides would be nice to know. I also like the idea the ATAK is low profile to be more wind tolerant, any comments on others?. I currently paddle a Malibu X13 and the low profile is something I have always liked. Love my X13 and its not going up for sale but its really not good for stand up activities at least not for me. Not a big fan of the mirage drive so no need to go that way either.

02-25-2016, 08:32 AM	#1
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	ATAK 140 Looking for experienced opinions. Hi All, I have mostly been lurking and living vicariously through you all for the last few years as I have not been out very much. But I was considering getting a new yak and the one that has my attention right now is the Wildy ATAK 140. I want something I can stand up on easily as I am learning to fly fish and was even thinking about taking up bow fishing. I would like to get feedback from others on the ATAK vs some of the other yaks I was considering like the Jackson Big Rig, Malibu Stealth 14. I know they are not going to be fast yaks but the best paddling of the over 30" wide rides would be nice to know. I also like the idea the ATAK is low profile to be more wind tolerant, any comments on others?. I currently paddle a Malibu X13 and the low profile is something I have always liked. Love my X13 and its not going up for sale but its really not good for stand up activities at least not for me. Not a big fan of the mirage drive so no need to go that way either.