Release Date: July 30, 2010

Prowler Family

Prowler 13: The Prowler 13 will still be available in its current configuration – no change

Prowler Elite Family

Prowler Elite 4.1: The second Prowler 13 mold has been upgrade and has been re-branded as a Prowler Elite 4.1

Changes Are:-

· Solid side carrying handles. These handles greatly improve the ability of the paddler to lift the kayak on and off any vehicle.

· Addition of another 2 x forward facing flush mount rod holders in front of the cockpit area. Making a total of 4 flush mounts as standard.

· Cross-Lock hatch locking system on the front hatch (same as Prowler Ultra 4.7)

· A wear strip/skid plate (similar to what’s on the Prowler Ultra 4.7)

Prowler Elite 4.5

The Prowler Elite 4.5 has been upgraded with:-

· Solid side carrying handles. These handles greatly improve the ability of the paddler to lift the kayak on and off any vehicle.

· Addition of another 2 x forward facing flush mount rod holders in front of the cockpit area. Making a total of 4 flush mounts as standard.

· Cross-Lock hatch locking system on the front hatch (same as Prowler Ultra 4.7)

· A wear strip/skid plate (similar to what’s on the Prowler Ultra 4.7)

Scrambler 11

Length 3.6m
Weight 23kg

This is primarily a recreational single.

However it comes standard with a whole range of features that allow it to be used as a credible compact fishing kayak,

Features:-
Two flush mounted rod holders
Inserts for a Scotty or Cannon Rod Holder
Transducer Scupper hole
Inserts for the Ocean Kayak™ Running Rig and Well Cover

Other features:-
4 x Superior solid lifting handles (either end and on the side)
Provision for an rubber oval hatch to be added (if required) for below deck storage (identical to the Malibu Two XL)
Paddle holder
Skid Plate
Comfort Seat standard
Bucket Hatch

We will start shipping the new Scrambler 11 to dealers next month.

Read more and have your say in our forums > Click Here

Specifications

Features

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.

Specifications

Features

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.

Ocean Kayak wrote:

Using a combination of different technologies we are working on a lightweight Prowler that will have some meaningful weight reductions. This boat will not replace but be in addition to what we are already doing.

Sounds like we’ll a few new fishing kayaks in New Zealand before then end of the year!

Read more and have your say on the forum > New kayak from Ocean Kayak on the way

This is a running rig for an Ocean Kayak Ultra 4.7, they are also available for the Prowler 13 and 4.5 and I’m sure they could be adjusted/made for other makes and models

What you get:

Ready assembled running rig
Two stainless steel saddles
Four 5mm screws

Fitting is pretty simple thanks to the brass inserts that are moulded into all the Ocean Kayak Prowlers

The bow

Saddle fitted

The stern

Saddle fitted

Once the saddles are fitted it’s a simple matter of undoing the quick link, slipping it over the saddle, and closing the quick link again

Repeat at the other end

All fitted, yep that’s how easy it is!

So now a bit about the business end, the clip to your anchor or drogue, one of the differences between this and the standard Ocean Kayak one I had is the attachment system employed, in the old one it was another quick link, it’s been great very robust, never jammed up on me but it doesn’t lend itself to a quick release. You may need to release your anchor/drogue in a hurry one day, got a big fish on, need to move yourself in a hurry, etc this is where the Rob Fort one is better, it uses a simple spring loaded swivel clip, looks quite small but it’s very solid so should pack the strength needed, and the bonus of the clip is it’s also a swivel great for those times your drogue twists in the current and swell, no more twisted half closed drogue!

You’ll also see the Rob Fort one is using 6mm braided rope as opposed to my old 4mm one, not sure it needs to be 6mm but it does run through the 6mm pulleys smoother, only down side is the knots of course are bigger…

So that was it, not a huge job but a running rig is a must have on your kayak so here’s another option.

You can order them from Rob Fort via his website, or I think you can drop in and see him just outside Coromandel Town, his website is:www.kayakadventures.co.nz

The running anchor used is this one RFX Running Anchor System Prowler Ultra and retails for $79.00

Cheers, Mental

Rumour Confirmed
David Oosterdijk from Barracuda kayaks today confirmed that they have a new sit on top kayak under development

Quote:

Yes we are working on a new member of the barracuda family. It is fast, sexy and lightweight.

We are using our years of experience making lightweight, fast kayaks and putting that into the Sit On Top market

Personally I’m looking forward to seeing the design, and paddling a “sit on top sit in kayak”

For a long this market has been dominated by huge lumbering heavy weights it’s way over due for a lightweight to take the stage so to speak…

See more and add your own comments in the forum > Barracuda Fishing Kayak on the way

So… after a quick forum thread we came up with September 25th at Papa Aroha Holiday Park, Coromandel Mark that date on the calendar, work on your leave pass, and come and join us, it’s going to be a social event, we’ll fish on Saturday, have a bit of a weigh in, fire up the BBQ and sink a few beers, meet the forum members, tell tall tales into the night, you get the idea. We may even have a bit of a prize draw if I can russell up some prizes…

Read more in the forum…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-BkzVlXJNs

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

The kayak is packed with practical and useful features for fishermen.  The front hatch has a bulkhead so can be used for either storage or your fish especially with the custom made fish sock.  If you prefer your fish in the rear, the tank well is deep and long so will also suit dive cylinders.  In the cockpit recessed storage areas keep your gear on hand but safe from going overboard or cluttering up your deck.  Between your knees is a 10” hatch and forward of this an innovative wet storage area.  Designed to take a fish finder the lid provides protection from waves, rain and sun and the transducer can be mounted directly into the custom scupper directly underneath.  A comfortable seat, deck bungee’s, dual rod parks, 2 rod holders, 2 rod parks, deck lines and rear hatch with bulkhead are also included.

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’s 28kg 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.