First outing with the Scout

Took it out yesterday and must say I like it. I was able to shoehorn it into my Santa Fe by letting out a bit of air. You sit dry, your gear is dry, paddling is much better than kicking for long distances, VERY comfortable with the kayak style seat. Very happy I bought it.

For anyone interested I've added a few details and pictures in my blog. Hope this is OK...if not please delete. I just don't feel like retyping a bunch of stuff right now.

Harry

Thanks for the report!

I have some questions for you.
1. How does the Scout cover water compared to the yak?
2. How does the Scout compare to a tube when fighting the fish?

I ask because my yak is uncomfortable compared to my tube.
The upside of the yak is difference in water covered.

Seems to me the Scout is a bit slower than the average yak. Don't hold me to this but I think I saw 2 mph on the fish finder while cruising in the Scout while my yak might have gone 5 mph or so.

I found little difference between a Fish Cat 4 and Fish Cat Scout as far as fighting fish. Perhaps a bit more stable in the Scout.

I like the Scout and now think it'll replace my yak and float tube. Tube will still be used for hiking into lakes and Yak where distance is a factor. Although I don't think I'd be afraid to go 4 or 5 miles in the Scout.

I like it a lot but some more experience is needed before I get definitive about any of this.

Harry