Freedom Hawk 12 - Stand-up flyfishing kayak
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:32 pm
Hi All,
I have my back-up yak on sale now. It's a Freedom Hawk 12 kayak, built for stand-up fly fishing. It's only been on the water 5 times (including this photo shoot), so it would suit a person who is looking for a new one of these but who doesn't want to spend the $2400 asking price for a new one. This was given to me as a gift by my well-meaning wife when she saw me take up fly fishing, knowing the passion I have for yak fishing too. Trouble is, I like to fish on the ocean and this is more suited to rivers, lakes and dead-flat oceans, so she has told me I can sell it.
These kayaks are ideal for fly fishing from. Drop a drogue out the back and drift on the wind, casting in front of you as you go (Loch-style yak-wise). There are also kits available to fit a small electric motor to the main hull (as per this link) but I never got around to fitting one.
This is the ultimate in minimalist boat fishing if you're a fly fisherman: launch anywhere, fish the shallows where no boats go and stay relatively dry while you're out there. If you prefer land-based action, this can get you to the other side, where I'm reliably informed, the grass is always greener and the fish are always bigger ….
I am asking $1200 for this, including the standing frame, paddle and seat.
Me, standing easily and casting poorly …
This is what it's all about!
I will deliver anywhere in the Perth metro area (and Mandurah) to a confirmed buyer.
Cheers,
Graeme
I have my back-up yak on sale now. It's a Freedom Hawk 12 kayak, built for stand-up fly fishing. It's only been on the water 5 times (including this photo shoot), so it would suit a person who is looking for a new one of these but who doesn't want to spend the $2400 asking price for a new one. This was given to me as a gift by my well-meaning wife when she saw me take up fly fishing, knowing the passion I have for yak fishing too. Trouble is, I like to fish on the ocean and this is more suited to rivers, lakes and dead-flat oceans, so she has told me I can sell it.
These kayaks are ideal for fly fishing from. Drop a drogue out the back and drift on the wind, casting in front of you as you go (Loch-style yak-wise). There are also kits available to fit a small electric motor to the main hull (as per this link) but I never got around to fitting one.
This is the ultimate in minimalist boat fishing if you're a fly fisherman: launch anywhere, fish the shallows where no boats go and stay relatively dry while you're out there. If you prefer land-based action, this can get you to the other side, where I'm reliably informed, the grass is always greener and the fish are always bigger ….
I am asking $1200 for this, including the standing frame, paddle and seat.
Me, standing easily and casting poorly …
This is what it's all about!
I will deliver anywhere in the Perth metro area (and Mandurah) to a confirmed buyer.
Cheers,
Graeme