As a dad, husband and having a full time career, it's hard to find time to kayak fish, but I take advantage of every chance I can. I'm blessed to live in the beautiful state of Arkansas with an awesome adventure on every highway. I am mainly a bass fisherman, but during the cold months I target multiple species including Walleye, Crappie and a trout.
Originally, this was a dog bone ram mount from Amazon. It came with a gear track bolt. I swapped it for a threaded bolt that has threads on both sides (no head) then I removed the front handle rear bolt and screwed the mount in instead. Now I have a gear track installed on the front right side and I use a yakattack camera mount.
@@RJM-Media appreciate the support! I went on YakAttack’s website and got some off of the clearance tab. Check there first, may save you some money. Just measure your space first or look up the sizes from the kit from Crescent. Tight lines!
Thanks for watching! Primo doesn’t track well and easily gets blown around. If you were just into kayaking and not fishing, more into recreational paddling. The primo is perfect! Light weight, portable easy paddling, but in the wind it would be rough. Ponds, creeks and shallow rivers are great for Primo. In my opinion the LT2 is more versatile for all body’s of water. The keel allows better tracking, more stable, big hatch for camping gear, holds in wind etc. I just bought a CK1, it may be the best of both. Kind of in between the Primo/LT2. Stay tuned for that. Love the primo though. Definitely need an anchor system and it will be fine, but not as stable as the LT or Shoalie due to the size though. For its size it’s awesome though.
Shoalie wins in stability, tracking (out of the two, LT2 is made for tracking), rapids. It’s a heavy kayak though for portage, car topping etc. it you have a truck or trailer, no issue than. The comfort and fishability of the Shoalie is great. Definitely a favorite for me. It handles rapids like a champ. Primo doesn’t track well at all. Can be tippy at first, but the more you paddle it and learn the secondary stability, then you will grow to love it. I stood out of it with ease, but not as comfortable as the Shoalie. Less weight capacity. Handles rapids well and maneuvers well in moving water. So light and easy for throw and go and carrying. The shoalie maneuvers well too, but is more stable due to the length and width. If you can handle the weight of the Shoalie, it’s worth it. Primo is great option to save money and more portable. CK1 is right in the middle of both.
@Itchin2Fish thanks for responding I test paddled a tackle 2 and a Shoalie was pulling plug this weekend but crescent kayaks can seem tippy compared to the kilroy I was in.
More stability and hopefully little better tracking. Also more space for camping gear. Not much more space, but the weight capacity will help too with performance.
I’m 6’ 232 lbs and I’m able to do it. I stand a lot so I have practice. Once you are up with your feet up against the walls it’s good. Now the LT/Crew are way more stable. It will make it easier if you attach a stand assist strap to help raise and lower yourself. With wind and current, it’s hard to stay straight while standing with the poor tracking.
@@Itchin2Fish thank you for the info! I’m on the gulf coast of Florida. I do inshore saltwater fishing, so it’s shallow water pretty calm but can be very windy. Trying to find the right kayak. A lot people here use hobie or old town but those things are $$$
@@Itchin2Fish I usually do a road trip in early november to florida, and stop and hit some waters on the way. last year I hit a creek in georgia and got into nice shoal bass
Pros: light, nimble, great maneuverability, stability for a 10’ kayak is good I’m able to stand on it, easy to carry up and down 45 degree banks, over trees and top load on cars/suvs Cons: tracking is not the greatest, but expected for this size boat. Definitely need an anchor system when fishing in wind or current cuz it’s hard to hold a position. You will spin a lot. Overall a great throw and go kayak. For the stability, you definitely need to learn the stability of it before loading it out with a lot of gear.
I live about 5min from where you put in. I like that part of the river in the spring. Do you have any advice on fishing it when it's really low? Besides go farther down river.
Finesse! Jades jigs, AAFC finesse craws and I like natural looking flukes when it’s clear and low. Hate to mention them, but Ned Rigs. lol My PB Smallie came off a Ned. If you are ok dragging, then it’s never too low.
Supposed to pick one up this week from H2:4. Haven’t heard anything yet, the Crescent truck is coming in this week sometime. Maybe a week or so. I took the Primo out on a crazy creek recently and it’s the next video. Appreciate the support and pun. lol
I’m 6’, 238lbs and I stand in it fine. It’s not as stable as the Shoalie or LT, but you can stand in it. Standing in any kayak takes practice especially learning the stability of it. Once you get comfortable and confident in the Primo it won’t be a problem. Stand assist strap will definitely help getting up and down easier. Tight lines friend!
@@Itchin2Fish awesome! Thank you for the reply. I do a lot of inshore fishing here in Florida in the grass flats shallows and around mangroves. I think it would be perfect for that.
