Hunt Harbor 1-16 and the new Tarpon 160 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

landwhale · 01-17-2009, 12:56 PM

Took the time today to test paddle the 2009 Widerness System Tarpon 160 and explore the back of the harbor. First the new Tarpon 160..............I am very impressed..........the new seats that Wilderness put in thier boats this year is the most comfortable kayak seat I have ever used. The Tarpon 160 paddles and tracks with ease and the channels that cover the rail made it possible to add a rod holder and temp FF without drilling a hole. The tracks use a rectangular slide with threaded hole to attach to and are in the front half of the seating area and all along the tank well. For you in the OC Long Beach area stop by OEX Sunset and try the Wilderness Kayaks out. I am no small person and at 250 I felt right at home.

The fishing was slow though the reason for the paddle was to check new areas out. I picked up one fish on the troll and one in an area that felt right on the
Fluke.

Just another SUMMER day in the OC

french111@sbcglobal.net · 01-17-2009, 07:21 PM

So how is the speed of yak in comparison to the P-15?

Thanks
Redd

landwhale · 01-18-2009, 05:56 AM

Close enough that if your looking to buy, I would paddle both of them to see for yourself which fits you best

Steve

01-17-2009, 12:56 PM	#1
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Hunt Harbor 1-16 and the new Tarpon 160 Took the time today to test paddle the 2009 Widerness System Tarpon 160 and explore the back of the harbor. First the new Tarpon 160..............I am very impressed..........the new seats that Wilderness put in thier boats this year is the most comfortable kayak seat I have ever used. The Tarpon 160 paddles and tracks with ease and the channels that cover the rail made it possible to add a rod holder and temp FF without drilling a hole. The tracks use a rectangular slide with threaded hole to attach to and are in the front half of the seating area and all along the tank well. For you in the OC Long Beach area stop by OEX Sunset and try the Wilderness Kayaks out. I am no small person and at 250 I felt right at home. The fishing was slow though the reason for the paddle was to check new areas out. I picked up one fish on the troll and one in an area that felt right on the Fluke. Just another SUMMER day in the OC __________________

01-18-2009, 05:56 AM	#3
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Close enough that if your looking to buy, I would paddle both of them to see for yourself which fits you best Steve __________________

01-17-2009, 07:21 PM	#2
french111@sbcglobal.net Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 10	So how is the speed of yak in comparison to the P-15? Thanks Redd