Jackson Mayfly Kayaks Now For Rent on Taney

[Phil Lilley]

Just in... Jackson Mayfly Kayaks at Lilleys' Landing Resort & Marina

http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/kayak/mayfly/

We're not going to get in the normal kayak/canoe business.  These are specialty kayaks, made for fly fishing although you could spin fish out of them just as easy.

We haven't come up with a rate yet or how we'll offer the kayaks (with or without a shuttle).  But for the rest of March, if you want to come and try one out, we'll make you an offer you can't refuse, for a fishing report and review of the kayak, of course.

The chairs is what caugh my eye.  I haven't liked any of the kayaks I've riden in, especially fishing out of them, because of the seats.  But these look real comfortable - they even have lumbar supports.  And I guess you can stand up in these and fish... can't wait to try one out!

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Do they have a mount for a trolling motor?

I've never found one I was comfortable in but those look nice.

[Phil Lilley]

I don't see where Jackson offers a mount for a trolling motor but there is a place and screws on the back end where a plate could go for a trolling motor.  If someone doesn't offer such a plate, I bet we could build one.  But it won't be any time soon....

[Phil Lilley]

 

[netboy]

Those things are great! Easy to paddle and very stable.

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I'll have to give those a try this summer when I'm down there.

[Pat Magee]

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the fishing kayaks in Jackson's lineup.  The hi/lo seating and the ability to have your posterior above your feet make it much easier to stay on the water longer and you don't get what I like to call  "kayak butt" where your legs and posterior fall asleep every hour or so. What they don't get right on the first generation model they always correct on the next model year.  The stability is also fantastic and you can stand comfortably after a couple times out in the boat.  

There are aftermarket companies that sell trolling motor kits (Bassyaks,Yakattack,etc.) and and equal amount of clever DIY guys doing it themselves. I believe the Mayfly is also Micro Power Pole Ready so I am sure adding a trolling motor mount wouldn't be that difficult. 

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38 minutes ago, Pat Magee said:

The hi/lo seating and the ability to have your posterior above your feet make it much easier to stay on the water longer and you don't get what I like to call  "kayak butt" where your legs and posterior fall asleep every hour or so.

This.

I tried a couple cheap kayaks with my daughter and I couldn't bend myself into them for more than ten minutes.

[Gavin]

Have A Coosa. Jackson makes a really comfortable bout. Think you will like them.

 

[marcusearlt]

Man those are awesome. Fly fishing out of a kayak is a blast once you figure it out.