A key feature of the Bamba is the large centre hatch in a separately moulded compartment for storing your gear and catch inside the hull. A 180cm fully rigged fishing rod fits into the compartment. The rear tank-well of the Bamba has a large load bay to fit a coolerbox, live bait bucket, dive cylinder or plastic crate.

Weight distribution on a kayak is vital and the ability to store catch both in front and back of the Bamba is a major benefit.

The deck has ample room for storing a gaff, net, game fish baton, tackle and lures within easy reach. 3 rod holders, 4 dry hatches and a variety of attachment points are standard. The two hatches behind the seat seal to dry/wet compartments. Leave in the plugs at the bottom, and you have two perfectly dry compartments. Take a plug out, and the water from the river/ocean/lake will fill about a third of the compartment, allowing you to keep live bait in there.

The sturdy, easily adjustable footrests are very comfortable to use. The Bamba tracks well without a rudder, and will initially only be offered without the rudder. A rudder option will be available in the near future.

A nifty little slot with bungee cord was added on the left side of the seat for storing the paddle when not needed. No more worrying about a loose paddle when you have your hands full with fish on the line.

Because of the low profile and low centre of gravity, the Bamba is not

much affected by choppy seas and winds, and given the paddler a comfortable and very stable ride. Although designed with the specialist fisherman in mind, the Bamba is an excellent all-rounder and can be used for various applications including touring, adventure and bird watching.

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Comes standard with:
6 x flush mounted rod holders
3 x storage hatches
Starport base (to fit a safety flag)
Center hatch pot (for your lunch/hooks/softbaits etc.)
Deluxe Seat
Deluxe 2-piece composite paddle
Same specs as the standard Espri but with all the extras added!
Only available in Yellow

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Ultimate Family Sit-on-top Single

The latest addition to our range. The hugely versatile Scrambler 11 is probably the ultimate family sit-on-top (single). Packed with features like solid lifting handles, provision for an oval storage hatch, storage bucket hatch to name a few. The perfect choice for the paddler who wants to surf a little, fish a little or just cruise around.

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• 4 x Solid lifting handles (either end and both sides)
• Provision for an rubber oval hatch for below deck storage
• Paddle holder x 2
• Skid Plate/wear strip
• Large tank-well
• Rod holders x 2

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Outstanding 4m Fishing Kayak

The Prowler Elite 4.1 has all the features of the extremely popular Prowler 13 and then some. Exceptional tracking and almost no water slap. Even for the larger paddler this kayak is extremely stable even in rough conditions. It is a great all round boat that is nimble and easy to manage allowing you to get in amongst the rocks. This kayak handles the surf and surf re-entries with ease. The deck layout is ideal for adding all those extras.

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• Transducer Scupper Hole
• 4 x Flush Mounted rod holders
• Solid side lifting handles
• Insert points for a Cannon Rod Holder, Running Rig and Well-Cover
• Wear Strip/Skid Plate

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The Line 280 is our angling edition of the Access 280. This compact light weight kayak is jam packed with all the essentials needed for a productive day of hunting and gathering. The size of this kayak makes it easy to transport no matter the size of the paddler or the vehicle.

Designed with the freshwater and estuary kayak fisher in mind the Line 280 is extremely maneuverable which will be of great assistance to those trying to pull the big one out of an isolated and tight spot X. Being a sit in kayak the Line 280 has a comfortable and dry seating position offering more appeal to fish all year round.

We have not forgotten those of you who have a bit of duck shooting in mind and the Rainforest Green color option will ensure you have every advantage. Come standard with 2 flush mounted rod holders, 1 adjustable rod holder, 2 paddle parks, rear hatch and a running line and 0.75kg grapnel anchor.

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The Catch 420 is our decked out anglers version of the Xstream 420 and comes packed with practical and useful features for fishermen -  comfort, stability, safety, easy to paddle, speed and lots of storage and fishing hardware!!

Experts will appreciate the speed and efficiency of this boat as well as the vast array of accessories that come standard – a comfortable seat, large tankwell area, deck bungee’s, dual rod parks, 2 flush mounted rod holders, 2 rod parks, deck lines, unique fish finder storage area with transducer scupper hole as well as internal electronic mounting points and  front and rear bulkheads for added safety. Mission kayaks are renowned for their good looks and superb finish and the Catch 420 doesn’t disappoint in this regard.  Moulded handles add to the sleek lines and make lifting the kayak easy and comfortable.

Overall this is a fantastic fast yet very stable kayak perfect for fishing. The Catch 420 is available in both ruddered and un-ruddered options.

April 2010:
After more than a year and a half in development, with continual feedback from the kayak fishing community, Cobra Kayaks are proud to present the ‘new Marauder’.

Historically, the Marauder has been one of Cobra Kayaks most popular performance fishing kayaks. At 4.3 metres (14’1”) long and 780 mm (31”) wide, and 24 kgs (52 lbs) and more than 200kgs (470 lbs) capacity the Marauder has been one of Cobra’s best selling kayaks, with an ideal combination of length and beam for good hull speed, and good stability. The hull shape remains the same with features such as ample rocker, giving the Marauder nice maneuverability, and with the sweeping bow shape, the boat is dry and seaworthy in even the roughest conditions.

Cobra has taken the Marauder’s best features and with feedback from ‘fishos’ from around the world, has made some major changes to the deck configuration- creating the ideal performance fishing kayak.

The Marauder is now fitted with an optional rudder system for better performance on long distance paddles- giving the new Marauder even better maneuverability.

A transducer mount has been incorporated in one of the scuppers, for ease in installing your choice of fish finder/GPS unit.

The deck has been reconfigured with a new sealed centre hatch, complete with a bung so that it can be used as a live well if desired. But, soft baiters will love this feature for it’s mega- convenient storage, and they can feel in large seas (as the storage is sealed from the as interior of the boat) there is no chance of flooding the boat if water comes aboard. The new storage area measures approximately 210 x 470 x 170 (deep) mm / 8″ x 18.5″ x 7“.

Cobra has created a unique hatch cover- with simple and easy to secure bungy loop tie downs, to secure the cover on the well. A plastic bait board lies over the cover, with a convenient recess for storing a fishing knife or icky tool.

Aft of the well, there is ample room for a small rectangular hatch or a 10” round hatch, to maximize storage in the cockpit area. The bow area can take the Cobra ‘A’ hatch to maximize storage.

The foot wells are wider than on the old Marauder- with more than 50mm (2”) extra clearance on each side. Fishermen with large feet or booties can now comfortably fit in the wider foot wells. The OZO rudder controls are easy to adjust and fit in special recesses within the foot well.

The Marauder can take 4 flush mount rod holders, 2 aft of the seat and 2 forward of the knees. Cobra is also installing the rail blazer rod mount standard on the Marauder Fishing package.

“We feel that we have refined the Marauder so that we now have one of the best performing, best set up fishing kayaks on the water today,” said Ted Dixon Sales and Marketing Director.

Stop by your nearest Cobra Kayak dealer to see the new Marauder, and take the next step in performance sit on top kayaking.

For more information:
Contact Ted Dixon- Aquatx Ltd. Sales and Marketing Director-
+64 21 162 3307 or email at ted@aquatx.co.nz or Tdixon@cobrakayaks.com

Ultimate Kayak Fishing

SPEED * STABILITY * PERFORMANCE * COMFORT

The new Prowler 4.7 builds on our core technologies (performance hull design, insert attachment system, Transducer scupper hole) and adds a number of inspired new features (live bait tank, rod tube, ice box and flip center lid) The result is a superior fishing kayak that has genuinely been designed by kayak fisherman for kayak fishing.

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The new Prowler 4.7 builds on our core technologies(performance hull design, insert attachment system, Transducer scupper hole) and adds a number of inspired new features (live bait tank, rod tube, ice box and flip center lid) The result is a superior fishing kayak that has genuinely been designed by kayak fisherman for kayak fishing.

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Well what can I say, this is a NEW Prowler, lots of changes, about the only thing that is related to the previous Prowlers is the name… This is a ground up design which according to Ocean Kayak has taken over 18 months and close to $100,000, all done here in NZ “Designed by kayak fishermen for serious kayak fishing”

I’ll start at the front and work backwards through the whole kayak…

Even from the bow you’ll notice something new, the old toggle type lifting handle has now been replaced by a solid handle, no more snagging your line…

You’ll also see in the picture above there is a small flat section to add your GPS or VHF aerial.

Moving back we come to the hatch, this is a standard Prowler hatch, the Ultra will be shipped with the standard neoprene hatch seal, to close the hatch you’ll see there is a new four-way buckle, this is an Ocean Kayak designed item and makes for a much better fitting system.

Before you get into the cockpit there is a small bungy set up for securing any gear on deck.

In the photo above you will also see you have a standard Scotty rod holder mount and the new flat section allows for two more flush fitting rod holders if you want to fit them later. In front of the Scotty mount you’ll find the transducer access scupper. Also on either side of the foot wells you have two small areas that can be used for storage, these are scuppered.

Now the bit you have all been waiting for, the cockpit…

Yes that’s right you are seeing a fishing kayak, what do you mean “where’s the fish finder?”. Time to introduce the multi-function hatch cover… Time to turn it over…

Ah there you go, time to go fishing!

The hatch cover is double sided you lift, rotate, and place back down! One side for safe surf entry and exit one side for the serious stuff, so yes that does mean there is a well inside and yes it is sealed.

Plenty of room in here for a truck load of gear, place for up to two 7Ah batteries, this is where you will also get access to the optional rod tube, the rod tube goes back under the seat all the way to the stern, will take a couple of eight foot rods.

There are two more rod holders on the sides of the cockpit too, great place to drop you rod in while rigging up or unhooking your fish.

There is also storage areas under your legs fort a couple of small boxes, good for softbaits.

The side handles have also been replaced by flush mounted solid handles.

The seating area has been raised, to keep you dryer. The standard seat on the Prowler Ultra 4.7 will be the Deluxe Comfort Seat.

Behind the seat there is a new well, which can with an optional kit be converted into a live bait well, and the two rear rod holders.

The kit comes with cover, manual bilge pump, and scupper bung for the unused scupper, the well is symmetrical so the pump can be fitted to either side to suit the paddler. Of course if you are not interested in a live bait well this area can be used to store your gear or your anchor.

Moving further back we now have the BIG WELL, yep this is BIG, 1.1m long, bring one those big fish!

And for all those old Swing owners who miss their pods for putting your fish in, take a look at this…

That’s a full roto-molded foam insulated fish bin, roughly sixty litres, and only weighs in at around 5kg. The opening hinge is reversible so will suit left or right handers.

Nearly finished, the rear lifting toggle has also been replaced with another solid handle.

And finally the rudder, this is the standard Prowler rudder we are all used to.

Well that’s the top, now lets look at the hull, the hull has also been re-designed, the bow has been narrowed and flared giving much more lift and keeping the ride drier as the kayak will ride over the waves and chop and shed water.

The hull has retained the tri-formed hull for stability and tracking but much harder and fuller chines have been added. The Transducer scupper is retained but will now take the Humminbird Sideimaging transducer out of the box.

One final change to the hull is at the stern where there is now a sacrificial wear strip.

Specifications:
Weight: 35kg (unruddered)
Length: 4.7m
Capacity: 250kg+
Width: 74cm

Pricing:
Standard Prowler Ultra 4.7 kayak with rudder: $2599
Rod Tube kit: $99
Live Bait Tank kit: $129
Ice box storage pod: $399

Availability:
Will be available nationwide from November 30th – if you want one before the holidays I’d suggest you talk to your dealer sooner rather than later…

So all that out of the way, I then took it for a paddle… This test paddle was done on Lake Pupuke, in Auckland.

This is a different kayak, you are not just getting in another Prowler, I paddle a Prowler Elite on a weekly basis, this boat is faster (apparently 15% faster), and although you sit higher in this kayak it seems more stable, way more stable, probably from the filled in chines. I was able to lean further out in this than my Elite before it got tippy. The biggest thing I did notice though was how quiet the hull is, the slap had gone, may be it was the lake factor, so I jumped in an Elite and yep there it was…

The cockpit is a better layout, will be good to see how it works in a real fishing situation, the hatch was easy to un-clip and flip over, everything seems to be within reach and no concerns turning around or sitting side saddle but again this was a lake…

I have requested a full sea trial and will post that review as soon as I can secure access to a kayak for a weekend, fingers crossed this weekend…

Hope you enjoyed this

Cheers, Mental

Photos were taken at the Dealer Launch event Nov 10th 2009, please note the final production model may differ slightly
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The Dorado is a specialist kayak designed for fishing, spear-fishing or snorkelling. It is a sit on top configuration to provide freedom of movement and is fitted as standard with all rigging required for fishing. It has a large fish box, load bay accommodating a plastic crate, fishing rod holders and anchor attachment lines. The Dorado’s volume provides exceptional load carrying capacity and stability and it is long enough to provide a good turn of speed.

The Dorado is specially designed for fishing, spear fishing and snorkelling and is without peer in this category. The Dorado’s speed and load carrying capacity make it a great kayak for expeditions – especially fishing or diving! It is so easy to paddle it is great for day tripping and fun paddling.