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The Kaku Wahoo Fishing Kayak offers a roomy and stable platform to fish from. The open cockpit gives you plenty of space to move around for sighting and casting. The raised seat is comfortable for long days on the water. The Wahoo has four top-load gear tracks, 2 flush mount rod holders, and is Micro Power Pole and rudder ready. It also offers plenty of storage in the bow hatch, rear tankwell, and rear day hatch.
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Reviews
I've had my Wahoo on the water twice so far, so here is my initial
review. I was looking for a kayak for fly fishing lakes, ponds, and
rivers. I wanted one that would be stable enough to allow me to
stand and cast. I also wanted an uncluttered deck (the fewer
things for slack fly line to tangle on, the better). I looked at
several other fishing kayaks, and I had it narrowed down to the
Wahoo and the FeelFree Lure 11.5. I liked the seat on the Lure,
but I liked the flat, uncluttered open deck of the Wahoo. I bought
the Wahoo, and I'm glad I did.
I love the open deck on the Wahoo. It's great for fly fishing. I
have room in front of the foot rests for a tackle bag, and then the
rest of the space between foot rests and the seat is completely flat
and free of obstructions and potential line tangling obstacles. You
are not limited as to where to put your feet, whether sitting or
standing. Love it. The seat isn't adjustable in height, but it is a
good medium height for both paddling and fishing. The back rest
is a little taller than most, and that definitely adds to the comfort
level for me. (I'm 6' tall, 200#)
The Wahoo is both fast in the water and stable. My very first time
on the water with it I set out into a 15-20mph wind, and I was
1/4 mile across the lake before my buddies got all their gear
situated and launched their boat. It tracks extremely well without
a rudder. Splash coming over the sides was minimal, even into
the wind and waves. Paddles effortlessly and fast.
Stability is good. Easily stable enough to stand and paddle or fish.
It does rock a couple of inches off of center with any lean, but
then it gets more stable after that. I actually ended up finding a
steal of a deal on a used FeelFree Lure 11.5 a couple weeks after I
bought the Wahoo, so I now have both. The Lure is even more
stable than the Wahoo, but the Lure doesn't track nearly as well,
and it's slower than the Wahoo. The Lure's seat is great, but the
Wahoo's seat is very nice as well - just not padded or adjustable.
The only gripe I have about the Wahoo is the screws holding the
handles in place won't stay tight, so the handles get twisted. I
have ordered some well nuts that I plan to install to attach the
handles to, and that should allow me to tighten them up enough
to stay tight and stop twisting. Not a big deal, but it would be nice
if they'd come like that from the factory. Handles carry the load,
and just attaching them with 2 screws into the plastic doesn't cut
it. But it's an easy mod for me to make, so not a huge deal.
After spending time with both the Wahoo and the Lure, I like
them both. Pros and cons to each. I'll be putting a rudder on the
Lure to help it track better, but it will still be a little slower than
the Wahoo. The Lure is VERY stable, but the console between my
feet is something I'd rather not have while flyfishing. Just
personal preference on that. They're both excellent fishing
kayaks, and I'll enjoy them both. I will probably use the Wahoo
on lakes more than the Lure. I haven't had either of them in
moving water yet, so I can't say which I'll prefer for that.
Let me just say I reviewed fishing kayaks for about 6 months. I
went with this kayak for stability and smoothness thru the water.
Well let me just say this, the kayak performed beyond what I
imagined. I was able to stand up in it within minutes of paddling
out. Wow just wow. This kayak just has it, I can't say enough
about it. The people that make Kaku Whaoo (Kaku Kayak) is just a
fabulous company. They sent me a new upgraded seat after
finding out that I purchased this kayak. How about that? Now lets
talk about customer service of Austin Yak, they called me to let me
know they got my order which was two kayaks, the Kaku Wahoo,
and an Old Town Vapor and it has been shipped. They instructed
me what to do and how to inspect the kayaks when delivered.
However, that isn't the only reason they contacted me, they still
wanted to let me know I still get the 15% off of my next
purchase. Great customer service from both Kaku Kayak and
Austin Canoe & Kayak. I ordered a 30 qt Engel Dry box Cooler
afterwards and it was here very fast. Love this company and love
MY KAKU WHAOO kayak. If you are on the fence to buy a kayak or
anything for kayaking, use Austin they are great.
This boat is the heat. I had tested many other kayaks from the
major brands before the wahoo caught my eye. This boat is a
dream on the water. It's hull makes for a super stable but fast
boat. Also it's a good boat in rougher water. The nose has a
unique shape that cuts through chop with a breeze. One of its
biggest positive attributes for me was the wide open deck. I want
open space on a boat and this bad boy has it. I have owned my
wahoo for going on one year and have never had a complaint. It's
also a sweet looking boat which doesn't hurt. If your looking to
buy a high end kayak at an unbeatable price this rig is the one for
you. These guys are newer to the scene but I believe there
products will propel them to among the elites in fishing kayak
manufacturing. If you read this review and you've been mulling
over the idea of buying one of these things, do it. You won't be
disappointed.
Questions & Answers
Q:
I heard that the side handles on the Kaku Wahoo 12.5 aren\\\'t attached properly and that they rotate. Has this been fixed on the 2019 model?
Asked : Dec 04, 2019
By : Thomas, US
A:
Hi Tom,
Not sure where you heard that but, there have been no changes made & we haven\'t heard that handles rotate. I did some digging & couldn\'t find anything suggesting that issue occurs. Hope this helps. Tim
Q:
How long does it take to ship?
Asked : Oct 08, 2019
By : Shawn, US
A:
It takes a kayak anywhere from 3-15 business days to be shipped out.
