Members bcfish Posted August 13, 2009 Members Posted August 13, 2009 So I finally decided it was time to buy myself a present, a new kayak. I had done exhaustive research on the subject and decided on the Mad River Synergy 12. What an awesome fishing kayak, so far so good. I have taken to Springfield lake a couple of times and also to Lake of the Ozarks. I can take all of the stuff i want and not be overloaded. I have some final rigging to do but for the most part it is perfect. I drove down to Ozark Mountain Trading Co. in Garfield, Ar to purchase it. I am glad that I made the drive, what a nice buying experience. The shops around spfd were not as helpful as I would have liked for dropping that kind of dough. I also saved some money and had a nice drive. I will try to post picks when I get it rigged out.
Zack Hoyt Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 The guys at Ozark Mtn Trading Co. are top notch. If anyone asks me about buying a canoe or kayak, I send them to Garfield. Mad River Synergy is the one I looked awful hard at. It is a great setup, light enough for one person to be able to maneuver off water, and long enough to lake use. Also, Mad River makes some killer accesories to outfit the boat. I look forward to seeing the pics. Congratulations. Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions
RSBreth Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Neat. Some day I'd like to paddle one of those.
GloryDaze Posted August 13, 2009 Posted August 13, 2009 Great boat- I had a Synergy 12 (tan) for a while- it was a nice purchase, I bought the full spray skirt for it since I used it on rivers only. It was a little heavy to load on my H3, but after a little parctice, got easier. Only thing I didn't like was once you get wet, you stay wet with no scuppers- buy you a sponge and use it to bail water if needed. Enjoy! Here are some pics- http://www.flickr.com/photos/glorydaze/set...57604658927822/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/glorydaze/set...57620227618478/ Follow me on Twitter @DazeGlory
Greg Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I googled it and that's a really interesting boat. With the big open cockpit it's kind of a fusion of a SOT and SINK isn't it? Looks like it would work very well for fishing although it's just a bit heavier than I would like personally. I'm going to buy one in the next year (or a solo canoe) and I've this one to my list to look at. Thanks for the heads up. Greg "My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it" - Koos Brandt Greg Mitchell
TroutRinger Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 That's quite a rig you got there...thanks for posting the pics. "Of all the liars among mankind, the fisherman is the most trustworthy." "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."
eric1978 Posted August 27, 2009 Posted August 27, 2009 Geez, that thing looks almost too nice to use. Are you planning on taking it on shallow, rocky streams?
ollie Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 Wow, thats enough stuff on that yak for an overnighter! That will be a bugger to portage by yourself IMO. Then again I am a minialist when on the water fishing. "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek!
Bird Watcher Posted August 28, 2009 Posted August 28, 2009 just curious, What type/where are you fishing that you use the graph out of the Kayak?
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