Fishing SOT kayaks for taller anglers?

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Probably my first post in months here, but I have been reading the fishing forums regularly.

As title states.
I am about 6'5, 34 inch seam.
Tried out a few wilderness ones, didn't seem to fit right.
I know your legs are to be somewhat bowed when sitting, however it still felt to cramped and couldn't stretch out.

I would like to take on larger open bodies of water (the great lakes) if possible.

Looked into the jackson cuda, looks like a nice boat, with the way everything is designed and thought of for ease of access, however I have to find one locally to see if I can even fit.

If you know of any model that works well with taller anglers, please let me know.

Thank you
 
You stumbled onto a winner there. The Jackson kayaks are some of the most stable kayaks on the market by far. They have a new "converytable kayak called the Big Tuna complete with live well. It can either be a tandem or very large single. Even the biggest guys can use it. I do think you'll be just fine in the Cuda though. Unless you were going to try fishing while standing, I would suggest because of your height to keep the seat in the low position.
 
The big tuna does look really awesome, was unaware of that model. I am just interested in how well/easily it would do/trek solo. As I don't mind a tandem, but 80% of the time it would be just me, so don't need to suffer if it can't handle it.
 
If weight is an issue, go with the Native Ultimate. It's kayak/canoe hybrid, very stable and is considerably lighter. If your using a truck with a bed extender, weight shouldn't be too much of a factor anyways...unless you park far from where you put in...but then a small kayak cart/dolly can fix that issue quickly.
 
6'7" around 240 with 36" inseam. malibu X factor.

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i like to slouch alot when chillin on it and me knees are bent but i assure you i can sit straight up and lay me legs flat. but most of the time they're over the sides anyways.
 
JD7.62 said:
Go with a Hobie mirage drive. I wouldnt go back to paddling for anything. Hands free pedaling is the way to go. Its SO much easier to fish.
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I've looked into these now. Do like the idea. Wonder how the propeller ones are in comparison to these. The propeller I could see getting in the way, nice it can go in reverse though.
snookman said:
If weight is an issue, go with the Native Ultimate. It's kayak/canoe hybrid, very stable and is considerably lighter. If your using a truck with a bed extender, weight shouldn't be too much of a factor anyways...unless you park far from where you put in...but then a small kayak cart/dolly can fix that issue quickly.
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I paddled one of those. I thought it was alright, super stable, but didn't like the idea that no scupper holes bc you sat lower.

nativelover said:
6'7" around 240 with 36" inseam. malibu X factor.





i like to slouch alot when chillin on it and me knees are bent but i assure you i can sit straight up and lay me legs flat. but most of the time they're over the sides anyways.
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will have to look into, thanks.

Avalanche said:
I gotta go with Wilderness Ride 135 here. I absolutely love mine and you can't go wrong with a Wildy yak!


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does look like a nice yak. Like that I can easily fit on it
 
well still looking. Really starting to like the idea of a drive system more and more. Almost went to pick up a hobie outback very slightly used but being an older model (before 06) hull was prone to cracking
 
I love my outback. You wont regret it, but try to find a newer one. I scored a like new '11 outback and a good used '07 sport for a total of two grand.
 
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