Reviewer:

Joe Eggers

Rating:

5

Date:

7/26/2012

Review:

Great kayak, well thought out package. The installation of items included in the package was professionally done before delivery, and the kayaks arrived well packaged and undamaged. Highly recommend!

Reviewer:

Jim

Rating:

5

Date:

7/25/2012

Review:

Its a great kayak and a great package. The service and price was awesome. Having it delivered to an address versus a freight depot was huge. Especially in rural Michigan - it saved a 4hr drive. I would highly reccomend ACK!

Reviewer:

Margie

Rating:

5

Date:

7/1/2012

Review:

Got the same kayak as a friend who introduced me to kayaking a year ago. LOVE IT. Found a great company through ACK to buy it from. Shipped well protected and came with everything I needed to start my kayaking fishing experience. LOVE IT!!

Reviewer:

Tyler

Rating:

3

Date:

6/5/2012

Review:

The tarpon 120 is great. They didnt install the flush mount rod holders in the back so i was pretty disappointed.

sorry about the oversight Tyler. We strive to be better than that.

Reviewer:

G. Wold

Rating:

5

Date:

6/4/2012

Review:

My first kayak and I love it. I am very pleased. Too many features to mention.

Reviewer:

Mark

Rating:

5

Date:

6/1/2012

Review:

The Tarpon 12 package arrived two days after I ordered! Everything was well-wrapped and arrived in perfect condition. Kudos to ACK on job well done. I will definitely order from these folks on next purchase.

Reviewer:

dcv878

Rating:

5

Date:

5/13/2012

Review:

timely delivery and it was very well protected-no damage and delivery cost was great, Everything works well on the water. You do want this kayak.

Reviewer:

Brian Trainer

Rating:

5

Date:

4/24/2012

Review:

You want this kayak, best one I have ever owned and ive owned a few

Reviewer:

Edward

Rating:

5

Date:

6/14/2011

Review:

This is my second kayak outfitted for fishing and there are things that I really like about this one. For one thing, I got the light lime. I like it. The hatches are top notch. The kayak is fast and tracks well. It travels well even with a beagle on board (that takes a plunge now and then). I like to paddle so I wanted a kayak that would fill that interest. I am well satisfied. The work AKC did to put the package together was excellent. The excellent paddle and pfd make this an awesome deal. The shipping is incredibly fast and the packaging is a work of art. All the good things others say about Austin Kayak Company is true. The service can't be beat anywhere.

Reviewer:

Chuck Thoma

Rating:

5

Date:

5/8/2011

Review:

Kayak was delivered right to my garage and freight truck driver patiently waited for me to thoroughly inspect kayak to ensure no damage. It was very well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. It's a great kayak package and those who have seen kayak are really impressed with its features. I've been waiting for the mighty Allegheny River to recede to more normal levels before hitting the water. I can't wait! CT

Reviewer:

Derek

Rating:

5

Date:

9/20/2010

Review:

I'm new to kayak fishing, but so far I'm loving my Tarpon 120. I've been out on a bigger, slower moving river, and I've had the kayak on a much smaller river with many areas of swift water. The kayak handles very well in both scenarios and is very stable for fishing. It seems plenty fast in open water, and tracks straight. The seat is perfect for me. Storage area is great with easy access in both places (I even stow out of use rods). I'm guessing I would have done better with a 14' kayak if I was going to use this strictly in the bigger rivers and/or lakes, but for the multi-purpose use I'll put it through, I think I bought the perfect kayak.

Reviewer:

Chason

Rating:

5

Date:

8/31/2010

Review:

We received the kayak quickly and in good condition. The price beat the socks off the local competition. We used it on vacation, and we all enjoyed it. We added a rudder, which I would never fish without (helps keep the angle of the kayak where I want it when windy). My son used it most, and caught a lot of fish out of it. Wish I could post a picture of him and a redfish in the yak....but no way to do that here. My wife wants one now to add to our fleet (which will make 4 Wilderness Systems yaks - all fishing pkgs). Will probably make the plunge in another Tarpon, either the 12' or one smaller, but probably another 12' since we fish in-shore flats for redfish and trout. We bought another rod holder to make it closer than the one provided in the package. The handles on the side of the boat make it much easier to move than using the end handles. The life vest is really nice, it is not easily seen in the pics, but there are zippered compartments on the front - good for keys, hooks, etc. Just wish it was a little lighter, but getting in and out of this is very safe versus a sit-in.