Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Rob, looks like you have some good advice already! Do you ever go near Norfolk or Farmville? Once you figure out what models you want  Give Tom a call at Appomatox River Company a call. He has the best prices in the country and an enormous inventory. I'd say give him my name but I'm not sure he would remember me or that you would need it. To give you an idea, I got a non angler 2010 trident 13 for $620 with two flushmounts installed by him + tax brand new. I installed the rod pod myself which was pretty easy.

As far as models go, check out the ocean kayak prowler and trident series in non fishing models. All the fishing stuff can be added later should you decide you like it, which you probably will! I had a 12 Redfish when I switched from a canoe (hence my awesome screen name) and loved it, but the weight capacity and speed were issues for me. I'm 6'1 200-215 depending on the season and I always had standing water comin through the scuppers. The OK boats have a much higher weight capacity. I find my trident 13 faster and more stable than the redfish. It is very popular among the paddle fishing guys and it also comes in an 11ft model that would be more nimble for the creeks.  Other models to check out would tarpon 100 & 120 by wilderness systems.

Hopefully that helps! If you ever want to test paddle I have three models you can check out (trident 13, hobie revolution, and a navitve ultimate 14.5). Just let me know!

Last edited by Redfish12 (Jun-03-11 12:40PM)

Pacemaker wrote:

I have the OK Prowler and the Big Game, both in the 13' length. Perfect for me.....

When are we going to get you out on the bay??

Rob- what Michale says about Appomattox River Company is true...huge discounts.

Charlie will weigh in when he sees this, he got his there (OK Trident) as well.

You need comfort above all, fishing is secondary. Why no duplicate what you have?

Definitely go SOT so many more options for what you can do with it and much more accessible.  I would also say 12 ft as it will give you a better and faster ride in the bay and can hold a much more broad range of weights, plus it will be fast ( I kill my friend paddling in my 13ft compared to his 10ft and barely any difference in turning time and maneuverability).  My other friend has that heritage redfish 12 and loves it!  Uses it on floats, lakes, and on very nasty nights at the HRBT which can get really rough!

Very cool....I want to see someone over 50 (or 40 even) do that jump trick!