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Shoalie wins in stability, tracking (out of the two, LT2 is made for tracking), rapids. It’s a heavy kayak though for portage, car topping etc. it you have a truck or trailer, no issue than. The comfort and fishability of the Shoalie is great. Definitely a favorite for me. It handles rapids like a champ. Primo doesn’t track well at all. Can be tippy at first, but the more you paddle it and learn the secondary stability, then you will grow to love it. I stood out of it with ease, but not as comfortable as the Shoalie. Less weight capacity. Handles rapids well and maneuvers well in moving water. So light and easy for throw and go and carrying. The shoalie maneuvers well too, but is more stable due to the length and width. If you can handle the weight of the Shoalie, it’s worth it. Primo is great option to save money and more portable. CK1 is right in the middle of both.

@Itchin2Fish thanks for responding I test paddled a tackle 2 and a Shoalie was pulling plug this weekend but crescent kayaks can seem tippy compared to the kilroy I was in.

Yes sir! Got the bruises to prove it. lol Thanks for watching

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching. Tight lines!

Took me three times. lol

More stability and hopefully little better tracking. Also more space for camping gear. Not much more space, but the weight capacity will help too with performance.

@@Itchin2Fish nice! Have you thought about the Sholie?

I know, sadly I just opened it. Would have helped getting over those trees. lol

@@Itchin2Fish haha i was watching it the whole time thinking “not the drink” 😂

Thanks for watching brother

Appreciate the view. I use the NRS chinook. www.nrs.com

I was really feeling my age. lol

Thanks for watching, it was a good time.

Thanks for watching! Hope you are getting on them.

@@Itchin2Fish Absolutely! Tarpon are rolling inshore now, I just need to buy a kayak lol

I did, sold it to a local angler. No complaints, just trying something new.

Lol, you got that right. They are aged a little too already.

I’m 6’ 232 lbs and I’m able to do it. I stand a lot so I have practice. Once you are up with your feet up against the walls it’s good. Now the LT/Crew are way more stable. It will make it easier if you attach a stand assist strap to help raise and lower yourself. With wind and current, it’s hard to stay straight while standing with the poor tracking.

@@Itchin2Fish thanks man for the reply! Do you have a lite tackle 2?

@@Itchin2Fish thank you for the info! I’m on the gulf coast of Florida. I do inshore saltwater fishing, so it’s shallow water pretty calm but can be very windy. Trying to find the right kayak. A lot people here use hobie or old town but those things are $$$

Appreciate the support and thanks for watching

There was a lot not shown. It was an awesome bite that day. My hooksets are improving. lol thanks for watching bud

Hit me up! Tight lines!

@@Itchin2Fish I usually do a road trip in early november to florida, and stop and hit some waters on the way. last year I hit a creek in georgia and got into nice shoal bass

This old man was feeling it. lol Thanks for the support!

I was tired. lol

I learned from the master himself. lol

I was exhausted. lol

It ain’t! lol

Pros: light, nimble, great maneuverability, stability for a 10’ kayak is good I’m able to stand on it, easy to carry up and down 45 degree banks, over trees and top load on cars/suvs Cons: tracking is not the greatest, but expected for this size boat. Definitely need an anchor system when fishing in wind or current cuz it’s hard to hold a position. You will spin a lot. Overall a great throw and go kayak. For the stability, you definitely need to learn the stability of it before loading it out with a lot of gear.

@@Itchin2Fish yep it sounds like a great one to grab and run to the water with. Thanks for the thoughts,GOD Bless

Finesse! Jades jigs, AAFC finesse craws and I like natural looking flukes when it’s clear and low. Hate to mention them, but Ned Rigs. lol My PB Smallie came off a Ned. If you are ok dragging, then it’s never too low.

@@Itchin2Fish yeah I gotcha thanks

Yep it was a big one. Definitely needed a chain saw. I bought a small battery one, but it’s not going to do much of anything on this tree. lol

Thanks brother

This was the 3rd tree I climbed. Exhausted.

@@Itchin2Fish wow gotta be safe my man you never know much love brother ❤️💪🏻

Getting a CK, sold my Shoalie. Several subscribers recommended me to try one out. So finally, I’m buying one. lol

Have you ever broke your arm kayaking? Yep I did then paddled 2 miles with one arm…..so I guess I am hardcore. Happy trolling!

@@Itchin2Fish😂

Supposed to pick one up this week from H2:4. Haven’t heard anything yet, the Crescent truck is coming in this week sometime. Maybe a week or so. I took the Primo out on a crazy creek recently and it’s the next video. Appreciate the support and pun. lol

I’m 6’, 238lbs and I stand in it fine. It’s not as stable as the Shoalie or LT, but you can stand in it. Standing in any kayak takes practice especially learning the stability of it. Once you get comfortable and confident in the Primo it won’t be a problem. Stand assist strap will definitely help getting up and down easier. Tight lines friend!

@@Itchin2Fish awesome! Thank you for the reply. I do a lot of inshore fishing here in Florida in the grass flats shallows and around mangroves. I think it would be perfect for that.

It’s a great value, made with great materials.

It is!

God was definitely with me that day. It could have been a lot worse. Thanks for watching friend. Safe paddling!

It was a fun run for sure. Had a lot of fish too to catch if you downsize for sure. Thanks for watching

lol

My kayaks are 32”-34” wide and I usually have my seat in the low seating for rapids etc. I use a 240cm paddle size 99.9% of time. My paddle adjusts and can be extended to 260. Never used that option though. Tight lines! Thanks for watching

I use to own a Coosa. Not the x though. Actually downsizing to something lighter for car topping. CK1

Yep and we already need rain. Hopefully we get some this week.

I will look into it. I have some trips coming up, so if it works out. I will try it out.

CK1. Need something light with this shoulder of mine.

@@Itchin2Fish Why not the Primo or UltraLight? I think both are slightly lighter. I ask because I'm struggling to decide between the three for my next boat.

@@Itchin2Fish I have been waiting for this. The rod management is so clean with the space alongside the seat and it actually is more fun to paddle in my opinion. I have been running that Primo really hard lately and have been having a lot of fun on it. The CK1 is every bit as portable as a Primo and with that sharper edge is actually easier for me to lift solo. I like all three of the small boats Crescent makes but that CK1 is a beauty. Something you can grow with for sure.

@@jvonthunhe has a primo and has had an ultralight. @itchin2fish going for whole lineup 😂

@@jvonthun I’ve never been on a CK before, so wanting to try one out. It’s a little longer, so tracking and stability will be better in theory. It’s one a few pounds heavier too with the length and width. Rounder bottom than the ultra lightweight like the Primo, so better maneuvering on moving water. Also I can put more camping gear on it as well as gear fishing due to the better weight capacity. The Primo is better than the UL in performance and stability in my opinion. I would recommend it more, but with the keel of the UL, it tracks way better.

Appreciate the comment and murky water tip. I will give it a go next time. Love the Buffalo. We are blessed to live in Arkansas. That’s for watching!

Sad day. Excited to see what you float next!

Sold it! I usually just keep them a year or two.

@@Itchin2Fish cool! I love my crescent kayaks! I have not tried a shoalie, a bit big for my size and needs, looks like a great fishing platform though

In the feeder creeks in that area, 3 pounders. On the Buffalo itself 2.5 pounds. I know someone who caught a 5 pound officially. These are all smallmouth. Largemouth, 4 pounder.

Yeah best I've done is 2.25 smallmouth