sleepyhead Posted January 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 Thanks you fer all the new post. I will more then likly purchase the 160 tarpon this spring. Now I have to get rid of my mountain bike. If ya know of anyone looking fer one give them my email. Thanks guys. Will anyone be fishing the OBX this spring? Let me know I can meet ya there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsinbad Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 The inflatable seat cushion will be the best investment you ever make under $10. mrsinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBrz1 Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 QUOTE: "I think the general concensus is that the inflatable camper's seat cushion solves the Tarpon seat problem." So... would you prefer to just add the cushion or change to a high-back / fishing type seat? I am not speaking from experience but, I would think a seat with a higher back would provide better support and more comfort. Comments please. Regards, Rob Oh... and would some of you that have outfitted the 160 mind posting a pic or two? Thanks! [This message has been edited by MtnBrz1 (edited 01-09-2003).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 Sleepy, I spend 50+ days fishing the OBX a year, I am heading down there next week for a couple days The inflatible cushion is the key. I like the high back of my STS fishing seat, it helps my back ------------------ John M johnm@stripersonline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 Blues Cruiser I had a Pungo.They are great boats no doubt there.But till you fish and paddle the Tarpon for a while there is no comparison.Even my wife noticed the difference very quickly.Again the Pungo is a good yak I just think the Tarpon is better. JoeV ------------------ Always Wishin I Was Yak Fishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joev Posted January 9, 2003 Report Share Posted January 9, 2003 JohnM Whats up man ? How are things ? I got to give you a call this weekend. JoeV ------------------ Always Wishin I Was Yak Fishin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyhead Posted January 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Hey John do ya know Kenny (drumdum) I have meet him and stayed at his place bout 2 time in Dec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Yup I know DD Jody and tater, I am gonna stay with him next week. DD is good people.....I fished with DD mnay times. Joe, I am leaving for NC right after the eagles game saturday and will be back wednesday or thrusday. My cell will be on. ------------------ John M johnm@stripersonline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyhead Posted January 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 Hey John you are in for a treat. There will be guy by the name of Jimmy (rodwatcher) there that weekend you will enjoy gettinig to meet him I promise. If yu have ever seen the movie slingblade Jimmy is his brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 LOL.......I wll tel em sleephead sent me over lol. ------------------ John M johnm@stripersonline.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad S Posted January 11, 2003 Report Share Posted January 11, 2003 JohnM You spoke of a seat upgrade for the WS Tarpon. Could you give me some recommendations, is the seat easy to replace? Also, other folks mentioned an "inflatable campers seat cushion". Any particular type or brand in mind and where I could pick one up? I'm new to 'yak fishing this past year. I bought a Pungo Superlite and have been having a ball fishing harbors and lakes etc. but I capsized it a couple of times just to prepare for emergencies and it is such a pain trying to re-enter and pump out all that water (no bulkheads) even in calm water that I've decided to go to a SOT and like the Tarpon 16 or 120 but my lower back isn't the greatest so the seat is definitely an issue. Thanks a bunch for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 Some people like the Tarpon 160 seat and some like me can't sit in the thing. JOev uses it stock as do several others. It all depends upon how you're built. To accomodate an aftermarket seat you simply add some deck loops and then you can add whatever seat you want. There are some great seats out there that won't break the bank. The StS economy is a great seat and its only $55. They redesigned the seat for the Tarpon 120 and it doesn't require an aftermarket seat. It retails for $599 and its a great value for a fishing yak. The Emotion Fisherman will have some very unique features as its a kayak built for fishing specifically. It will be a 14'er and fit right between the 2 Tarpons. It will be worth serious consideration. The Pungo is a great Sit Inside (SIK) however a SOT allows you to fish more environments as they're more versatile. I like the ability to fish a lot of different places several of which I can't fish with a SIK. ------------------ JonS@****stuff.com [This message has been edited by JonS (edited 01-13-2003).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesCruiser Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 I'm picking up my new PUNGO Today!!! Hey XT I made a great rod holder for my p p pungo for under $10.00 it's very strong and holds two rods right in front of you and it also holds pliers and knife. very easy to make if interested let me know. ------------------ BluesCruiser~~~<*)))><} BluesCruiser~~<*)))><}I drive the left lane~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XT Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 I'm real interested- I just made one also- kind of a 3 point mount thing- I'm going to try to take a digital pic of mine and post it- Sounds like your design is real multi-purpose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesCruiser Posted January 14, 2003 Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 will try to post a pick of it here today ------------------ BluesCruiser~~~<*)))><} BluesCruiser~~<*)))><}I drive the left lane~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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