I drive a slate blue WS T120, and yes the yellow colors are slower. No reason that I picked that color other then it caught my eye.
I have had fish jump right next to the yak and I've hooked up fish within a few feet of my yak. Personal opion, color doesn't matter except for personal preference.
Same with wading....standing still in the water I've had reds, trout swim right between my legs oblivious to me.
Choice of colors?
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I have an orange T-120. The reason got an orange one was because it was used one time, decked out for fishing, came with a PFD and a Werner paddle for $675.00. I feel very fortunate because at that time I was unaware of just how slow yellow yaks are.
fuzz
fuzz
I was impressed, that the older I got, the more patient I became. Turns out, I just don't give a shit.
230 ==> 215
230 ==> 215
I drive a yellow/red kind of peach like Spectrum Solo. The color choice will be a factor when color cordinating, what to wear. The flashier the better. The Solo is a Solo boat, tested last weekend. With 2 up the scupper holes took on water and she wanted to roll. I'm now looking for a tandom for a second yak. I think white would be nice, you dont see any, and would be cool (cooler) in the summer. You can wear anything with white. When you look good you feel marvelous. 8)
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I have a Blue 140, and a Slate 120..The slate does get a slight bit warmer to touch but nothing worth not buying for if you like that color...If and when I buy again it will be the sand of khaki...That is a nice looking boat color...I got my blue thinking of visibility...Not sure if it realy makes a difference though..
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Scotty
"I have never caught a fish my entire life"
Tarpon 140 Blue - Mine
Tarpon 120 Slate - Wifes
Scotty
"I have never caught a fish my entire life"
Tarpon 140 Blue - Mine
Tarpon 120 Slate - Wifes
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I have a yellow kayak, and a gray kayak, and the yellow one is faster than the gray one.
I've also had rolling tarpon come close enough to the yellow one that I could have touched them, so I don't think fish are scared of bright colors.
As far as visibility, that's half the reason I got the yellow one. But if there is any kind of chop on the water at all, it pretty much disappears. I've noticed that you can see paddle blades a lot easier from a distance than the kayak itself. So if you're worried about that, get yellow or white blades. I've had a boat come up on me fast and not see me til I started waving the paddle. He got that signal ok.
I've also had rolling tarpon come close enough to the yellow one that I could have touched them, so I don't think fish are scared of bright colors.
As far as visibility, that's half the reason I got the yellow one. But if there is any kind of chop on the water at all, it pretty much disappears. I've noticed that you can see paddle blades a lot easier from a distance than the kayak itself. So if you're worried about that, get yellow or white blades. I've had a boat come up on me fast and not see me til I started waving the paddle. He got that signal ok.
I have the Olive, I like it because it's low key, as for boaters seing you, I think paddle color is more important to increase visibility.
I've never put my hand on my kayak and thought, "Ow,that's hot!"
I like the drab subtle color's, probably my next kayak will be the sand color. The reason being , because i like the color!
Get what color you like and don't sweat the other stuff, none of it's really that important.
I've never put my hand on my kayak and thought, "Ow,that's hot!"
I like the drab subtle color's, probably my next kayak will be the sand color. The reason being , because i like the color!
Get what color you like and don't sweat the other stuff, none of it's really that important.
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I just got my new mango (orange and yellow blend) for several reasons.
1. It is the same color as my first yak!
2. They dont make the bluegrass color anymore (the color for only the best people to have that is why no one else had one like mine and I hope the bastard that stole it tips over and just before he drowns a a shark with very dull teeth comes up and removes his genitals) but I degress
3. Wilderness systems is getting ready to screw up and not make twin hatched tarpon 160 any longer
4. Because mine has some yellow in it I will slap a logo on it and deduct its cost as an advertising expense. Same with the yellow blade paddle drift chute etc. etc.
1. It is the same color as my first yak!
2. They dont make the bluegrass color anymore (the color for only the best people to have that is why no one else had one like mine and I hope the bastard that stole it tips over and just before he drowns a a shark with very dull teeth comes up and removes his genitals) but I degress
3. Wilderness systems is getting ready to screw up and not make twin hatched tarpon 160 any longer
4. Because mine has some yellow in it I will slap a logo on it and deduct its cost as an advertising expense. Same with the yellow blade paddle drift chute etc. etc.
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For those of us that fished the EEF in Rockport last May, we all learned that kayaks are not just transportation, but they are also very valuable as survival gear.
I own a sand ride and blue tarpon 120. I love both yaks, but now that I've been through the storm, I wouldn't have any of those colors again.
Yellow and Orange are the only two colors I will purchase from now on.
When the visibility is down, the rain is down, the wind is howling 75MPH, and you're stuck in the mangroves, being seen is exactly what you want!! First hand-experience shows that Red, Blue, Tan, Olive, Green, none of those show up like Orange and Yellow.
Phil
I own a sand ride and blue tarpon 120. I love both yaks, but now that I've been through the storm, I wouldn't have any of those colors again.
Yellow and Orange are the only two colors I will purchase from now on.
When the visibility is down, the rain is down, the wind is howling 75MPH, and you're stuck in the mangroves, being seen is exactly what you want!! First hand-experience shows that Red, Blue, Tan, Olive, Green, none of those show up like Orange and Yellow.
Phil
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I was never in need of a duck blind my friend, Ray H and I made our own way in that day!
Truth be known, having the right color yak was a very last resort, for those caught out, without all the other correct gear!
I still don't see the need to pick any color other than the one you like, what ever it may be!
Truth be known, having the right color yak was a very last resort, for those caught out, without all the other correct gear!
I still don't see the need to pick any color other than the one you like, what ever it may be!
"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree." - Michael Crichton
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Different John! He spent about 3 hrs. in a duck blind on Brown & root flats. And you're right about the emergency gear. It's embarassing to list all the stuff I bought after that day. I even have a VHF radio now. I look forward to seeing all of you again. If there's anything I can do to help, just holler.
Larry
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If I've told you once, I've told you a million times...don't exaggerate!
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