Pelican Strike 100x Angler Fishing Kayak is a kayak made by canadian company Pelican International. The company recently released a new line of kayaks, “Pelican Premium” that have superior performance when compared to the older versions. The new line of kayaks that Pelican International released consists of four “sit-in” and four “sit-on-top” kayaks. Today we’ll talk about the best between them, Pelican Strike 100x Angler Fishing Kayak.
Strike 100x Angler is an easy to use kayak that fits in the category of mid-sized “sit-on-top” boats that also have desirable features for more experienced anglers. Its easy maneuverability makes the kayak perfect for both men and women. It is surely a reliable kayak for fishing. The design may look simple but rest assured that it offers some of the best features a fishing boat could offer. Firstly, it has rod holders, paddle tie-downs and so on. Secondly, although the kayak performs marvelously, it has some problems with the cockpit. Some of you might find yourself in the situation of not having enough space in it. A good gear organising is recommended so any bad situations can be avoided.
Key Features: Design
The kayak’s key features consist of a fairly light weight of only 53 lbs with a max capacity of around 325 lbs. The length is 10’ with a width of 30’’. An important aspect is that the kayak will now feature a limited lifetime warranty on its hull as the company mentioned.
When it comes to design, the Strike 100x Angler has a perfect design for a budget kayak. It has three rod holders that are essential and which fit a wide diversity of rod grips. If you want the perfect setup for fishing then it is recommended to carry two rods and one net, of course depending on whichever species you want to fish. At all that you must add one rod and a net in each of the rear holders and to the second rod which is located in the front swivel holder. This way is guaranteed to catch plenty of fish.
The boat is also suitable for paddle around as it is very easy to get in and get out from it. The company says that the kayak is suitable for both slow moving rivers and also lakes. The lines are of a great quality and beside the functionality that they offer it also makes the kayak stylish. Another important design feature is the paddle holders. They have one of the simplest designs but they are meant to deliver, as they are one of the most used elements. The foot pegs are also easy to use and easy to accommodate to a variety of paddlers. The Strike 100x Angler’s seat might look rigid but it’s actually surprisingly sturdy and comfortable. Although you should take note that after some hours it might get annoying.
Strike 100x Maneuverability
The kayak’s wide size might discourage you from believing that this kayak is meant to be manouvrable, but you will be surprised, as the kayak tracks along very well. We can say that it tracks much better than anyone anticipated. Some of the bottom boats can drift off course fairly easily, but that’s not a thing with our kayak. This is just a caution as some of the boats need to sacrifice maneuverability for stability, especially when fishing big prey.
The only problem this kayak has when it comes to maneuvering is when the wind blows hard. On the days where the wind is calm, the kayak performs at full steam ahead. But when mother nature starts to be angrier, then the kayak finds itself in a more tricky situation. Anything over 10 mph of wind makes the boat turn into a sail. Although that doesn’t mean that the kayak won’t be maneuverable, some of you might struggle with it after a long day. Overall, the kayak performs nearly the same on both lakes or slow moving rivers, cutting the water with ease.
Stability and Storage
The stability of Pelican Strike 100x Angler Kayak is not top-notched but it still delivers. People usually anticipate more stability when it comes to angler inspired kayaks because the activity of fishing requires a lot of movement. There is the heavy gear, the reeling of the fish and the wrath of nature. Although after all that, the kayak still has a comfortable stability. If you check the foot pegs and the seat to be adjusted correctly, then you will not have to worry about the stability.
When it comes to the storage, the kayak actually provides a lot judging by its fairly small size. The perfect place for placing fishing gear or any type of gear for boaters is the rear section that is very large and has heavy duty bungee cords that prevent anything from moving. Behind the seat there is a storage hatch that might be hard to access when on the move but where you can deposit valuable things such as the telephone, the wallet, GPS, the keys, etc.
On the front of the boat you will find a quick lock storage hatch. But take notes as the area can be accessed only when done with the feet in contact with the ground. The hatch is very simple to use when sliding the lever to the right to lock and to the left to unlock.
Durability
The durability of this kayak is nothing short of spectacular. It passess with brio the daily endurance tests. The materials are way stiffer than the previous versions. As it was mentioned before, the Strike 100x Angler features a limited lifetime warranty on its hull.
| Brand | Pelican |
| Model | Strike 100x Angler |
| Price | Check on amazon.com |
| Type | Sit-On-Top |
| Color | Fade Piranha |
| Length (ft/cm) | 10’/305 cm |
| Width (in/cm) | 30.5’’/77 cm |
| Height (in/cm) | 16’’/ 41 cm |
| Kayak Weight (lbs/kg) | 53 lbs / 24 kg |
| Weight Capacity (lbs/kg) | 325 lbs / 147 kg |
| Cockpit Size (in/cm) | N/A |
| Hull Material | Multi Layer Polyethylene |
| Number of People | 1 |
| Salt Water Friendly | Yes |
| Peddles | No |
| Adjustable Seat | Yes |
| Rod Holders | 3 |
| Paddles Included | No |
| Adjustable Foot Braces | Yes |
| Other Included Items | Storage Bag |
