[Luckyboy]

I was wondering if anyone out there has a pungo or a pungo superlite that they have experience with. I have demo'd this model and like the way it handles. Also, how would the pungo compare with the Perception models of similiar width and length.
I read all the previous reports on the Cobra F&D but Im hooked on a SITIN design.
Thanks for any feedback.

 

[614078]

Theres a lot of people up north that use Pungo's. If your only going to use it in harbors,bays or the L.I.Sound I see no problem with it. But forget about launching it in the south shore surf. You will get swamped. Thats why a sit on top is so much better.
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[618563]

i agree with flyrodder...while i get more wet in a sit on top, ive paddled both and the fnd is more stable..pungo is tough in rough surf..also once your legs are in, i couldnt move them around at all..my legs would start to hurt and after a few hours it would be tough to get out of the yak on my own..u can stretch out on a sit on top...i like to put my arms behind my head..also, in the sit ins, once the water is in, u are sitting in a bath tub, sit on tops u will eventually dry off..i think the cobras are better made..just my two cents..where do u plan to fish? how much do u weigh? how tall are you? whats your price range? when i sat in my friends pungo it was very close to sinking...the best thing i can tell u to do is paddle some of the cobra models and see which u like better...here is a pic of my on my fnd..im 300lbs and spastic..if this isnt a great advertisement for the cobras, i dont know what is..lol

 

[618214]

Chris...

I was wondering what you commonly fish for?? How do you fish for them and how do you rig what u fish with...??

 

[621047]

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I have a pungo angler. I use it in the upper bay from Rocky Point up to Providence. Its a steady platform to fish from,either fly or spin. Its a great fishing tool Need any more info feel free to email me at [email protected] Artie

 

[618563]

nivekelly...feel free to contact me as below and we'll chat, thats the same for anyone else interested...tight lines

 

[616271]

Comparing a Pungo to other companies SIKs is like comparing a Ford to a Chevy truck. Models from Perception, etc. are very similar. Not much of a difference.

What Wilderness Systems has over the competition (IMO) is the phase 3 seat. Its the most comfortable and adjustable seat in these types of kayaks by far. It is way ahead of the competition. Being comforable is extremely important to me and many others.

Also WS has the Pungo superlight model and reducing the weight by 20% is a big plus.

 

[620140]

I have 2 pungos and have gone fishing from the surf and in bays. I always keep a skirt on and have had no problems taking on water while going through the surf. Without the skirt one good wave will turn you into a submarine. When launching in the surf you must go straight into the waves--any angle and it might roll you over. I often take people with me who are very inexperienced and haven't had anyone capsize yet--including magillagorilla. Even my brother-in-law (the least coordinated person I know) was unable to roll my Pungo. Now just because it's hard to roll doesn't mean it can't happen so in my opinion everyone with a sit in kayak should always have a paddle float and hand pump with them (and of course a life vest).

 

[614347]

Pungo

I have never met a Pungo owner who had anything but praise for his(her) craft. Although I drive a different brand/model, I would not hesitate to recommend the Pungo. You have procrastinated far too long Bob, you will never regret buying one.

Flounder

 

[616271]

Flounder, Luckyboy is gong to kick the tires until they fall off.

This isn't rocket science and the differences between one or another kayak with similar characteristics is minimal. As Flounder pointed out I've never met a Pungo owner who didn't like their yak alot. It is definately the most popular SIK used for fishing.