Bought First SOT Yak

Just ordered a OK Caper Angler, scupper stoppers  & AT Straight Shaft T4E paddle from Austin Kayaks.

It was on close out because the color (Mango) has been discontinued. The package was $778.52 shipped.

I went with the Caper because it fit the budget & I will be using mostly on Cowlitiz River inlet of Lake Mayfield. Hopefully it is large enough to salmon fish off Point Solo this spring.   

Hendog   

Nice. @ 11' long distance paddles may prove to be a chore, but I would imagine her to be a great boat for what you described. I'll return from overseas mid-end of May. Shoot me a PM whenever you are heading out solo point way, and I'll join you whenever life allows.

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Dick

Cool, will get together when you get back.

The fish I caught there were only around 100 yds off shore. 

Mike 

And that's how it all starts..... 

Welcome to the wet side!

Congrats, Hendog.

The Caper has been around for a long time. Kind of bare-bones, minimalist compared to a lot of the boats out there these days. Not a lot of storage, but then it doesn't weigh much, either.

I disagree with Spot- you'll be able to go plenty far, as long as you're not in a hurry.

Congrats, Hendog.

The Caper has been around for a long time. Kind of bare-bones, minimalist compared to a lot of the boats out there these days. Not a lot of storage, but then it doesn't weigh much, either.

I disagree with Spot- you'll be able to go plenty far, as long as you're not in a hurry.

It seems most here fish salt water. I fish fresh water most of the time because I own a home on a lake, so not in a hurry to go anywhere real fast.

I catch lots of trout, salmon, and yellow perch, but when the weather warms up, I gotta get one of them Lake Mayfield tiger Muskeys.

    Tiger Muskie on a caper....when you hook up, that sir, will be a memorable ride. nothing wrong with that boat. should be perfect for what you intend to do.

I went with the Caper because it fit the budget & I will be using mostly on Cowlitiz River inlet of Lake Mayfield. Hopefully it is large enough to salmon fish off Point Solo this spring.   

Is that the east end of the lake?  Ever fish Riffe Lake?

I went with the Caper because it fit the budget & I will be using mostly on Cowlitiz River inlet of Lake Mayfield. Hopefully it is large enough to salmon fish off Point Solo this spring.  

Is that the east end of the lake?  Ever fish Riffe Lake?

The Cowlitz inlet is on the east end. I have not fished Riffe, but the local bait shop says it has the best small mouth fishing on the west side of state.

I am definitely going to fish Swoford Pond this spring. The locals tell me it is great for Large Mouth & Catfish and it is a non-power boat lake.

      

Just ordered a OK Caper Angler, scupper stopper's & AT Straight Shaft T4E paddle from Austin Kayaks.

It was on close out because the color (Mango) has been discontinued. The package was $778.52 shipped.

I went with the Caper because it fit the budget & I will be using mostly on Cowlitiz River inlet of Lake Mayfield. Hopefully it is large enough to salmon fish off Point Solo this spring.   

Hendog   

I am also going to order a OK Malibu 2XL so we can do family outings.   

Don't let anyone tell you the Caper isn't a great kayak.  I still have one and paddle it all the time.  I even choose to paddle it over my Trident 13 for many applications.

Don't let anyone tell you the Caper isn't a great kayak.  I still have one and paddle it all the time.  I even choose to paddle it over my Trident 13 for many applications.

Thanks!

now that i think of it, golden dog has one that he's very effective from.... even in the salt.

I bought a used caper for 350 from a guy inNCKA down here because I couldnt quite scrape the dough together to buy a new T-11. I wanted to use it primarily for river fishing as it is manueverable and light. The only thing I dont like about it is the fact that the cockpit is a wet ride. Keeping some small amount of tackle and roe in the cup holder is impossible due to the fact it is full of water all the time. Although on a positive note the first time I used it in the Russian River down here I caught and landed a wild 30 inch hen steelie. So I think you are gold until you decide otherwise. Good luck and have fun.

I bought a used caper for 350 from a guy inNCKA down here because I couldnt quite scrape the dough together to buy a new T-11. I wanted to use it primarily for river fishing as it is manueverable and light. The only thing I dont like about it is the fact that the cockpit is a wet ride. Keeping some small amount of tackle and roe in the cup holder is impossible due to the fact it is full of water all the time. Although on a positive note the first time I used it in the Russian River down here I caught and landed a wild 30 inch hen steelie. So I think you are gold until you decide otherwise. Good luck and have fun.

Nice fish!