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Kayak Fishing Sees Popularity Surge
Albany Times-Union
August 14, 2008
This summer I stood at the Adirondack Museum marveling at the ingenuity of an authentic Inuit kayak. The boat at the museum is a traditional craft, covered in what I presume was sealskin over a wooden frame, made with incredible craftsmanship out of simple hand tools.
Kayaks are popular with white-water paddlers because they are light, easy to paddle and maneuverable. Kayaks have an advantage over canoes because of a special skirt around the paddler that keeps them from filling with water if they get rolled over.
While white-water kayaking and sea kayaking are gaining in popularity, kayak fishing is becoming the rage. Kayak anglers range from average folks tackling fish on local waters to professional kayak tournament fishermen.
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Boat of the Future is Here
Bradenton Herald
July 6, 2008
“As I sat in the canoe-kayak hybrid called a NuCanoe, “Doc” Lynn, from his own specious vessel, asked me to do something bizarre.
“Go ahead and sit on the side of it,” said the demonstrator from “Unique Yaks” in Tampa.
We were probably in about 6 feet of water, having entered the bay via the sandy beach area north of the Crab Trap restaurant.
Sit on the side of it, huh?
“Really?” I asked.
“Yep,” Lynn answered with confidence. “Go ahead.”
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Kayak Fishing Growing Popular
Chattanooga Times Free Press
June 15, 2008
A story on kayak fishing features NuCanoe Sales Rep Bucky Schoocraft and NuCanoe dealer Feather & Fly:
“On a hot Sunday afternoon, Bucky Schoocraft trolled the waters of Lookout Lake on Lookout Mountain, casting his line as a slight breeze kept his craft drifting slowly amid fallen tree limbs poking above the surface……..”
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NuCanoe Review in Field & Stream Magazine
The July 2008 issue of Field & Stream has a Fishing Canoe Review on page 81-82. Check out the magazine for the full story, but the here’s their bottom line on the NuCanoe:
“Who Should Buy: Budget conscious anglers who need a versatile fishing craft”
NuCanoe Featured on Catfish Radio
Listen to Luke Clayton of the “Outdoors with Luke Clayton” program talk about his experience with the NuCanoe. The segment was broadcast on 7 Texas and Oklahoma radio stations, and is available online at Catfish Radio. Launch the MP3 file here:
NuCanoe on Catfish Radio
Finally, a sort-of-kayak that pleases the body and the wallet
The Seattle Times (Dec 6, 2007)
“So a few weeks back, I noticed all the water around here. Not the sheets-of-rain type or the rising-floodwater sort. Just these big bodies of beautiful, often calm liquid, all over the place…….”
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New Kid on the Block
Canoe & Kayak 2008 Buyers Guide
www.canoekayak.com
“The NuCanoe is the latest design from Tim Niemier, the visionary founder of Ocean Kayak often credited with kick-starting the sit-on-top kayak revolution. “My goal is to put a billions butts in boats,” he says. Combining features of a sit-on-top kayak and a canoe in a package tailored to sportsmen and beginning paddlers, the 12-foot craft is a whopping 42 inches wide, making it stable enough to stand in. But the boat’s width at the waterline is much less - only 36 inches with the full (450lb) payload - and that makes it considerably faster and more nimble than its form suggests. The NuCanoe can be paddled solo or tandem, draws only a few inches of water, and can be equipped for anything from touring to fishing and duck hunting.”
NuCanoe in 2008 Canoe & Kayak Buyer’s Guide
Kayak Fishing Trip on the John Day River
Rob Lyon, Lyon Expeditions and Water Marked Press
“The JD trip was a good one. Your NuCanoe was a favorite too. We really liked the straightforward openness of the unit. It was way stable of course and maneuvered well, best of all the boats, and tracked well to boot. Compared to the Native Watercraft Ultimate 16 it handled better on the water and when you hit a rock, it was more forgiving with the chined hull, and slipped off gracefully. It’s heavy of course,but you’re chipping away at that. Still, once underway the weight isn’t noticed sliding it on and off the gravel bank
We didn’t have any canoes along and used a 13′ Aire raft in support. We had two SOT kayaks, a 15 Perception and a 14 Hobie,and the Native Watercraft Ultimate 16 and they all worked well although you couldn’t get much in them. The Ultimate was more open like a canoe but had several thwarts that broke up the space. A canoe is a good choice for this trip but I think I would have felt more comfortable in your boat than one of them. I just like the openness. ”
Four Funky Boats
Paddler Magazine
July/August 2007 Issue
www.paddlermagazine.com
Combining the high floatation and durable nature of a sit-on-top hull with the depth and stability of a sportcanoe this hybrid design appeals to fishermen and recreational paddlers alike. The wide, flared hull provides incredible primary stability and facilitates ease of entry and exit.The NuCanoe is stable enough to permit standing, whether to cast a line or to obtain a better view of the fish lurking below.Secondary stability is equally impressive; our test paddlers found that deliberately initiating a capsize could be achieved only by brute force in literally pulling the boat over while forcing one gunwale to the waterline.The extended flare and durable double wall construction can make for a resonate hull slap in broadside waves or chop, but the trade-off is a dry boat with sufficient beam and depth to take aboard a human or canine companion or a sportsman’s gear load of tackle box or duck decoys.Standard outfitting includes adjustable seat positions for up to three seats, four grab handles, bow drain plug and an innovative one-inch pass through in the stern to accept a locking chain or cable.On-water performance was reasonable for a short, wide boat. The NuCanoe tracked surprisingly well, thanks to two full length hull channels and a molded triangular skeg in the stern. The flared sides and reassuring stability encouraged even novice paddlers to initiate leaned turns.The unique shape of the boat makes it a great choice for traditional sit-on-top uses, such as snorkeling and swimming. Solid tracking makes it equally amenable for use with either a single or double blade paddle.
NuCanoe Fly Fishing Evaluation
By Bill Hall
Past President, Fourth Corner Fly Fishers
12 July 2007
Background: Bill Hall is a life-long angler and past President of the Fourth Corner Fly Fishers. Bill tested products for various fly fishing equipment manufacturers in the past, and eagerly undertook the task of evaluating the NuCanoe from a fly fisherman’s perspective. He can be reached for comment or questions at 360.305.0161.
Phase I – Dry Evaluation:The appearance of the NuCanoe indicates a great deal of potential for this vessel as a fishing platform. The construction of the NuCanoe is incredibly well done. It is solid and rigid for handling, traveling, and stability. The fully equipped weight of 98 pounds is somewhat awkward for one individual to handle. However, this does not detract from the appeal of the NuCanoe as a fishing platform. This canoe would withstand excessive wear and tear, and could be the last purchase a fisherman would need to make for an on-water fishing platform. Continues here…
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