Best Decision I've Made /CRESCENT LITE TACKLE REVIEW/ A YEAR LATER..
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I have the same kayak and live on a big lake and I am 60 years old and love the tracking crescent kayaks are awesome.
Cudos to you and still paddling at 60. That’s awesome! This kayak performs well. Definitely my favorite. Tight lines and thanks for watching
Thanks so much for the review! Stoked you’re enjoying it!!
Thanks for an awesome product! Makes it an easy sale.
"Best 2 decisions I've made" I recently got a LiteTackle and the wife has the UltraLite. After so much research, and coming from a 10' Lifetime kayak, I knew immediately how good the Crescent line of kayaks are.. I was a bit skeptical of the word "playful" when describing primary stability. The kayaks are very stable. The bowrise is perfect. Ease of paddling - prefect. 👍
You made two great choices! Awesome brand made in America. I stood and bow fished from it. I love it. Tight lines and thanks for watching.
The Lite Tackle is still my favorite kayak I’ve come in contact with. I have had all the Crescents with the chairs and really enjoy them all. Last winter in the river I paddled that Crew exclusively because at 180 I barely needed water to float.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I’m wanting a crew for family adventures. Sounds awesome
Awesome review of the LT! I was set on trying out a pedal drive this year but after watching this review, watching all of your other videos and reading the comments here, im convinced that the LT is exactly what im looking for. Now i just need to find one in stock near me….o yea and some warmer weather. lol. Thanks and God bless!
Glad I could help and thanks for watching. I love the kayak. Down the road, you could add a trolling motor on the rear if you want some consistent movement. It’s a great versatile kayak that can meet a lot of different water types. Hope you can find one locally. I’m ready for spring too! This weather sucks. 😂
Awesome review! Love our lite tackles! I need to get the hatch pod
Thanks bud! It’s awesome! Just borrow mine if you want to see if it’s worth it first.
Awesome review!! I just purchased a Hobie lynx. Hopefully i get to pick it up this coming weekend.
Awesome! Congrats! Nice boat!
Thanks for this advice/proof!
Thanks for watching
Was looking at a lite tackle 2 and found your vid. I'm from conway so I'll be buying from h24 also. Very informative and exactly the conditions I'll be fishing./ floating Thanks!
Appreciate the comment and support! The LT 2 is the best of both the shoalie and the LT. I currently have a shoalie and I miss this LT in the video. Definitely going to buy another one after I get my use out of the Shoalie. You won’t be disappointed. Tight lines!
Nice review, I would definitely consider this kayak. I've been looking for a more stable one than what I use. Plus I added a few pounds since I bought it. 😀
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Ha! You wouldn’t be disappointed. Me too, a few too many. 😂
Nice accurate review. I have the Jackson Coosa and the LT. And I agree with your assessment.
I also have the same misgivings in "Skinny Water / Drought Conditions" with the LT.
I recently purchased the CK1 to help in those lower water conditions. And I can attest to the fact there is a marked difference in shallow water conditions between the LT vs CK1. Though when the water conditions is deep enough, there is no better preforming fishing kayak than the LT.
I've come to the conclusion, we all should have a quiver of various kayaks to choose from for the conditions at hand.
Thanks for sharing! Yes we all need at least 3 kayaks. 😂 I was tempted to get the CK for that reason too. Now I’m holding due to a new release specifically for fishing. Love my LT though. Great all around except in shin deep water.
Nice kayak! Nice review! I still like my Topwater 120 and going to stick with it. If I ever change, this is definitely one I will seriously consider.
You have a nice kayak already. Thanks for watching
Nice video. I bought a LT last year. It was my first kayak so I don’t have another kayak to compare it to. But my less educated experience with my LT seems to be the same as you described.
You got a good one. Appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great review. Would love to see you review the CK1.
I’ve been looking into getting one. They look awesome!
Got one myself from h2 outdoor about 1 year ago and love it! I don’t take it out enough really!
When are we going fishing?
@@Itchin2Fish idk but it needs to happen! Haha!
The LiteTackle II is out but I found a new LiteTackle and I’m purchasing it today. I can’t wait to get it on the water
Awesome! You will love it! LT and LTll have the same hull design, just more features on top.
Nice review, I do own this kayak aswell, but own a Jackson coosa hd,old town vapor10 angler as my creek drop in, and a vapor12xt angler, ,I have owned tw feel free lures, 10 and 13.5, as well as two different wilderness systems ride 115 and ride 135, all good kayaks with different pro and cons, and I have had a few others, today my go to’s are the three I listed, only con I have experienced is the height of the seat and I bought the riser, the new version has addressed this , for me it’s a very easy kayak to paddle, it has no bad behavior at all, great kayak
We have a similar list except I’ve never paddle any feel frees. It’s a great kayak for sure. Thanks for chiming in and sharing your thoughts. Tight lines and thanks for watching.
Great review
Appreciate it and thanks for watching
I love mine. I actually sold my pedal drive kayak for the Lite Tackle and don't regret it at all. This thing paddles so nicely. I have no problems paddling several miles a day. I thought I might miss having the rudder, but I found the Lite Tackle tracks extremely well. It is very comfortable to sit in all day and their's lots of room to move around and stand up in. I love it!!
Well said! Awesome kayak! I don’t miss my pedal drive either.
I'm actually surprised you like it better than a pedal drive. Although the build of this kayak and the hull you can't get any better in my opinion. Plus since you can attach a mounting plate on the lite tackle you could just install a Bixpy or other trolling motors making an ultimate kayak.
@@zero-ol2nt The Bixby was the whole plan when I got the LT. I found the pedals got in the way for most of my fishing.
@@p0wderhound03 Yup that was my plan too 🤙
Great video Its me Michael D from NWArk.
Awesome man. thanks for watching
Tracking can be added with a drop down skeg. Then pull it up and use hull rocker for maneuverability. First kayak company to figure this out will have hit a home run.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching
One of the best reviews I've seen. Still waiting for an on-river review of the seat riser. I went ahead and bought one, but haven't had a chance to use it yet. Keep up the good work.
Thanks bud! I need to test it out. Wish I did while making this video. I will try to incorporate it in the next video or so.
Kind of surprised you haven’t just snagged a used CK1 for a throw and go. It’s a blast on those rivers and it’s easy to set up.
I’ve been looking with no luck. I’ve been wanting one for that reason. Guess I will have to get a new one. Lol
I also sold my LT to add the Shoalie. Been enjoying the shoalie and am going to keep it because I like the shallow draft and stealth for fishing but I want a LT2 bad. Prefer the LT for long lake paddles and when water is deep enough I prefer it in the river too.
Same here! We have the same thoughts. 😂 loved the LT for camping too
@@Itchin2Fish lt or shoalie what u say now......video please!
@@danielleglorie8164 I love the shoalie for fast moving water and shallow water, cuz it doesn’t have the deep keel.
The Lite Tackle is more stable, has better tracking and storage. It’s a more open platform too.
If I was fishing rivers 90% of the time I would choose the shoalie. It I was fishing lakes mostly, then the LT.
Lakes mainly with occasional river trips, the Lite Tackle.
I feel that the lite tackle is more versatile for everything except for when the water is real shallow.
LT wins for me.
I will try to get a video together.
I gotta ask, what rivers are featured in your videos. Such beautiful water. To be fair, we've got some great spring fed water down here in New Braunfels/San Marcos TX.
I have several rivers in Texas on my bucket list.
Recently it’s been the Buffalo National River, Ouachita River, Caddo River, Big Piney Creek and Cadron Creek
would you suggest going with the shoalie over the litetackle 2 I will mostly be fishing in north Arkansas. Crooked creek the white river and buffalo but i do live on Norfork lake so i might use it when i don't want to pull the boat out.
The Shoalie is a beast for moving water and the way Crooked Creek gets low during the summer months, it would maneuver better through skinny water cuz it doesn’t have the deep keel like the LT. That was my main complaint about the LT, is the keel will cause you to drag a lot when the water is low. Now the LT would be more versatile for bigger rivers and lakes, it tracks better and it’s more stable with the keel. I’m 6’ 240 and the LT was a more stable platform for fishing for me compared to the Shoalie. The Shoalie is awesome and very stable too, but you do have to take it out on a trip to learn your primary and secondary stability better. It’s mainly in moving water where you have to lean upstream while eddying on the Shoalie. The LT with the keel is more forgiving when eddying, but doesn’t perform as well as the Shoalie with the rockers and ease of paddle on rivers. It flys and you use less effort on the shoalie on rivers. That’s why its awesome.
If I primarily fished bigger water, camped and hit creeks, Buffalo and skinny water a few times a year, then I would choose the LT2. It’s more versatile if the water is deeper than 1’ to 1.5’ deep.
If I hit more skinny water like creeks, Buffalo etc and fish lakes and big rivers less often, then I would choose the Shoalie especially if I was going to use my boat more often for the bigger/deeper water.
Where I'm from the rivers will shred any kayak like razor blades. We use budget yaks for that. My crescent is for lakes
I have a couple spots like that. I have to catch them right with high enough water. Thanks for watching
Nice vid. I believe that is a anchor system you hav that you were cranking on the right side while you stood to fly fish? Please share link to that system and make video on how yiu set it up. Thanks
Thanks for watching! Links below will tell you everything.
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@@Itchin2Fish thank you
Great review man. I'm looking for my first kayak. Main thing for me is the ability to throw the kayak on the bed of my truck and go on a quick trip to the lake. Think this is a good yak for me? btw I fish mainly flat fresh waters like big lakes and ponds.
Appreciate the view! This is a great kayak for stability, tracking and flat water or an occasional trip on moving water. The keel helps for the long paddle plus you can put a trolling motor on the back if you want to go that route. Since you have a truck bed it shouldn’t be a problem loading. The keel will help on windy days vs a rounder bottom kayak like the CK. You won’t be disappointed. Tight lines!
@@Itchin2Fish You think an average build man can carry the lite tackle to get to hard to reach bodies of water?
@@PhillyFanatic1 very possible as long as it’s not too far of a walk. CK1 is lighter and would be easier. Kayak cart or if you are walking on dirt, sand or anything besides rough rocks then dragging is great too
going back and forth between a Lite Tackle and Ex123. Since you have owned both what are your thoughts on them in terms of speed, storage, stability, fishability, and weight? do you also have any experience with the Jackson Kraken 13.5?
In my opinion the Lite Tackle wins in every category except for speed. I give the EX 123 the edge for speed. It’s lighter, so easier to paddle faster. Once you get the Lite moving, it’s pretty fast and easy to keep it rolling. The EX will paddle in more shallow water than the Lite too.
I’ve owned Jacksons, but not the Kraken. Kraken to me would be a great off shore boat.
I currently own both, and I'd agree with everything he said between the two, the ex123 is lighter and definitely faster, both are really stable, as for tracking, the LT wins hands down, and is easier for me to fish out of and I think the LT is more Maneuverable. They both have their place and I use both. If it's strictly for fishing I'd go with the LT in my opinion.
Have you tried the Crescent Venture CK1? I find it a bit tippy, but I'm new to the sport.
I haven’t. Heard good things about it though. Wanting too!
I’ve owned 10+ kayaks now and they all feel tippy at first. Even my Lite did. It takes a few outings to figure out your primary/secondary stability etc. you will feel confident and comfortable soon. Tight lines!
Great review! Thanks! What kind of seat cushion did you get? Do you have a link for it?
Thanks for watching! It’s a Kayak Kushion. Worth every penny, promise. Get the “soft” version. www.kushionkompany.com/shop
@@Itchin2Fish Only seeing firm and 'original'. Is "soft" the original?
@@profsgrif5286 yes, original is soft. Sorry
Thanks for the awesome review. Thinking about buying one of these soon. How are you transporting your kayak to and from the water?
Thanks for watching!
I use to transport it on a car top using the Sea to Summit kayak/paddle board car top pads. Now I own a truck and I bought a tbar bed extender. Works great!
@@Itchin2Fish I was considering using a ladder rack but will check out the t-bar extension.
@@Army4Runner both good options. Ladder rack will definitely give you more truck bed space. Tight lines
@@Itchin2Fish True. Just got to find one that will work with a bed mounted toolbox! Don’t want to go the trailer route. Beats part of the advantage of a kayak in my opinion.
I'm itching to get the Lite Tackle II. My question. Is it worth getting one if I already have the Crew? Like a four pound weight difference.
Depends on what type of water you hit mostly. If you hit lakes and open rivers without current, then the Crew is fine. For moving creeks, smaller river systems and rapids, then the LT is better for that. LT is more versatile. My friend has a Crew and he loves it, but prefers his CK for river systems and uses it more than the Crew.
Great overview! How do you think the Lite Tackle would accommodate a 6'4 individual? I was interested demo-ing the Lite Tackle, but there was no dealer near me. I ended up pulling the trigger on a Jackson Bite. It's been great on small lakes, but I have yet to test it on moving water.
Lite Tackle would have been good for you. I’m 6’, 240 and stand on it. Very stable and performs well. Thanks for watching. Heard the bites are good too, my friend had one.
Thanks for the response. I was referring more to leg room. At 6', do you feel there this plenty of legroom to spare in the Lite Tackle?
@@jeremydrouin9975 The only thing would be the foot peg adjustment. I have it near the end. I have a friend that has a Lite your same height with no issues. But you might not have enough adjustable length on the legs. It’s the average adjustments. So if other boats are fine, it should be fine too.
Great video and you live in a great state for fishing. I recently bought a 3wt nymph rod, 5 wt rod for trout and a 8 wt for smallmouth bass strippers, salmon and maybe red fish. Do you do any teaching and guiding? I live in NE Oklahoma and looking for my first sit on top fishing kayak to do Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma rivers and stream with some overnight camping and fly Fishing. So being 180 lbs and 5’ 8” and 56 years old do you feel this kayak would be good for me for what I want to do? Thanks for any information you can give.
I’m 6’ 240 and I’m very comfortable in this kayak. I stand in it all the time and fish even. The keel provides great tracking and stability. With it being an open floor design, should be perfect for fly fishing for you. With any kayak, I suggest to take it out once to learn your primary and secondary stability. I’m off on Fridays and could work in a Saturday. Just hit me up and we can meet up for an outing. No charge! Tight lines!
@@Itchin2Fish thank you for your feedback. Hey I really want to say I enjoy your style of videos and hope you keep them coming. When things settle down in my neck of the woods I will definitely contact you and take you of on meet. Thank you and tight line back to you.
Like the 4x4 little rapid fishing leisure paddle catching sun
Absolutely! Thanks for watching
Have you tried the Moken 12.5 v2 vs your LT? I’d like the LT I think, but it’s like an extra $350 in shipping to me. W tax, like $1500. Maybe should just get a pdl, or I do think the Moken would be good. And only $900 something from a dealer that’s a couple hours away. Anyways. Thanks for the info!
I don’t blame you there. Dang shipping is high right now obviously due to the rising fuel costs.
I haven’t been on a Moken. I actually almost bought one, but got the LT instead. They look good with awesome features. Thanks for watching!
Which one is better when it comes to overall performance, Crescent LT or Bonafide ex123?
Lite Tackle for sure. I’ve owned both for a year and the EX123 shined, but the Lite is better especially for all types of water. I was a huge fan of the EX, but stability wasn’t the greatest. It did track good, but the Lite is better for that too. It did get into skinny water better and hauled a lot of gear, but the Lite Tackle is easier to add accessories, performed better in moving water as well as slow water. The EX is lighter though when hauling and that’s the only category it wins.
Have you tried the ck1? I'm trying to decide between this and that one
I haven’t. Heard it’s great though. Depends on what types of water you are going to cover. The CK1 is lighter, has a smaller keel and shorter. It will be better for shallow moving water. The lite tackle would be better for deeper water and open water with the better keel. With the shorter length of the CK, it will be better for maneuvering around rapids. The Lite is longer and performs great on moving water though, but the CK should do better with it being shorter. Of your car topping, the CK would be easier. Both are great boats, but if 90% of the water you are on is shallow moving water with rapids and 10% lakes, then the CK would be my choice. Tight lines
Would love to hear your thoughts about the differences between the Lite Tackle and the EX123 as I think I’ve narrowed my choice down to those two options. What prompted the switch and what do you miss?
Both are great options and to be honest with you. If I had the space, I would have both.
I miss how light the EX123 and the speed.
Stability goes to the Lite Tackle. I have fly fished and bow-fish while standing on it.
Tracking goes to Lite, EX tracking is good though.
Maneuvering, I would give the edge to EX, but if you follow my adventures the Lite performs well.
Storage goes to EX, so if your going on overnight floats with a lot of gear, the EX has great space. Lite does too, but not as good.
Overall versatility goes to the Lite. It’s great for all bodies of water inland, I’m sure gulf water too. If you want to mount a trolling motor or micro pole, then the Lite is best.
The EX is harder to mount gear on it especially in the rear and you would need to do some diy work for sure, but has space for simple track options and trolly system.
If I would have to choose one, it would be the Lite Tackle cuz of its versatility as well as how open it is for your legs, standing and and your arms for casting. It’s heavier, but performance out weighs that. The EX can get into some super shallow water, but if you are fishing mainly deeper stuff or anything over 18” your good with the lite.
SWITCH, Spacing and I wanted a better more open platform for fly fishing and for standing.
@@Itchin2Fish Thanks so much! That’s a really helpful breakdown. Leaning EX at the moment for its fishing/leisure versatility and I’m mostly on small to medium sized lakes. Thinking this could be good enough for both and then maybe expand to a full time fishing rig once the kids get a bit older and I have more time to focus on fishing.
@@kjfh can’t go wrong with the EX. For what your doing, it will be perfect. Tight lines!
Where did u get that drop in pod from ?
I got mine at a local shop in Conway AR. It’s sold on their website though. H2:4 Outdoors. You can order it online if your not local.
www.crescentkayaks.com/product/litetackle-storage-bin/
What size paddle are you running for the lite tackle? I just picked up a ck1 and noticed they are the same width.
Good purchase! The CK doesn’t have a deep keel which is good for moving water and skinny water, curious on how well it tracks. Keep me posted.
I have a adjustable paddle. Most of the time it’s on 240. It goes up to 260. 240 is perfect for me though. If you get the seat riser, you might want a 250-260.
@@Itchin2Fish yea took the ck1 out once already and it tracks good and paddles well. It's not as fast getting up to speed as my ultralite but once up too speed it moves and glides well. I'm running a 240cm paddle right now and works good, but just installed the seat riser so it might be a tad short now. Have a blessed Thanksgiving and tight lines.
@@andrue17 good to know! I’m waiting on the new one to come out. Heard it’s going to be awesome. I was thinking about have the CK too cuz it has awesome features. Happy Thanksgiving
Looks like a really nice river boat! What pedal drives are you looking at?
I use to own a Wilderness Radar which I loved.
Old town sportsman, new Bonafide one I looks good, not sure though still researching
It’s a great river boat! Thanks for watching
@@Itchin2Fish my opinion is super biased but I’ve really loved my Old Town PDL. Plus it’s also made in the USA, lifetime hull warranty, and a 5 year drive warranty.
@@tlashley sounds good to me! They are sold locally too.
I wonder how you'd like the new Shoalie.
I have one ordered. Just waiting on it to arrive. Thanks for watching
Im a guy your size and mostly just paddle rivers with pretty novice/modeate rapids. Would you suggest this or the Shoalie? I don't really fish on my kayak but prefer sit on top still
I highly recommend the LT over the Shoalie. I love my Shoalie, but the LT is more stable, better tracking, doesn’t get blown in the wind and handles rapids good and you will feel more comfortable and secure on it. It’s more versatile for other types of water too.
The Shoalie is more a performance river boat. It takes some getting use to on the primary and secondary stability. It’s harder to stand in vs the LT. I love it cuz it’s more shifty and faster, but for a recreational paddler I would recommend the LT especially cuz it’s $500 cheaper. The CK is another great option, but the LT is better in my opinion. Tight lines friend!
@@Itchin2Fish thank you very much. Stability is definitely what I'm going for and the lite tackle looks amazing on those rapids in your video. Have a great day
nice review..Is this still the ultimate kayak for you in this price range or do you have something else out there you would like to purchase if you didnt have to think about the cost?
For me, the LT is still. Wish I still had it. For the price point, versatility, tracking, stability and storage, it’s one of the best! As soon as I get a storage building, I will get another one. Actually I would get the new LT ll. This kayak is great for rivers and lakes. I have the Shoalie now. Crescent isn’t a sponsor. I just like them because they paddle the best. I’ve owned 12 kayaks, all brands. The LT was my favorite paddling kayak. Tight lines!
Did u use the seat rise on the seat?
Not yet 😂, I will this spring when the water warms up. I hit a lot of rough waters so haven’t tried it yet.
I just got my Lite Tackle 2 weeks ago. Already got the trolling motor modified and ran steering lines. I started with the UL last year and was instantly hooked.
Awesome man! Sounds like you have an awesome setup. It’s a great company and line for sure. Thanks for watching
@@Itchin2Fish For sure. I actually made the drive to their new offices and warehouse and met the crew. Looking forward to more content. I'll be making some vids cleaning up the local part of the Flint. Stay safe on the water.
@@USMCasper awesome! Keep up the good work. I will look you up.
What size paddle would you recommend for the LT? 240 or 250? I’m 5’10”. TY!
I use a 240, but I’m in the low position the whole time. If you are planning on getting the seat riser and using it mostly I would get a 250, so your covered for low and high. My personal paddle is adjustable from 240-260, but it’s 240 all the time. Thanks for watching
I use a 240, but I’m in the low position the whole time. If you are planning on getting the seat riser and using it mostly I would get a 250, so your covered for low and high. My personal paddle is adjustable from 240-260, but it’s 240 all the time. Thanks for watching
@@Itchin2Fish Thank you. Just picked up a carbon Aquabound in 250. I don’t have the seat riser but will see how it does. Already subscribe.
@@cjunior125 good choice
I went with a Native Falcon 11. The Crescent's seat looked to low, for me. Hope I didn't make a boo boo...I know standing is iffy in my Native.
How do you like it? I like the seat being low for all the crazy things I paddle through. Lower center of gravity. It’s a pain to stand up in from the low seat.
@@Itchin2Fish love the Falcons seat and storage. Caught lots of fish out of it, have yet to flip, knock on wood. Be blessed brother, happy Thanksgiving.
@@davidalley7270 you too!
No rod holders?
Comes with mighty mounts preinstalled on each side behind the seat, but not the holders themselves. I prefer them in my kayak crate and use the mounts for my camera boom.
Pick our crew up this morning
Nice! Congrats
Can you share the link for the seat pad?
www.kushionkompany.com/shop/fulton-cycle-yww57-y8pzm
Did u get the bottom and the back? Is it the square one we need for lt?
@@ST-hs7vz I got the orginal square. They make an arch one as well as a new lumbar one. I'm planning on getting the lumbar one soon.
I'm 6'1 and 235lb
Cann we see the boat?
Had the boat a year or so before making the review, here is a walkthrough
czcams.com/video/uNTL0j0yRLU/video.html&si=HqvdaBVY_JqmEP4K
I’ve done several trips afterwards too. Tight lines!
How does this kayak handle in wind?
The deep keel helps a lot. The Shoalie blows around and the Jackson Coosa, but the LT does well. My dad has paddle along with me several times in his Old Town Predator MX and he’s amazed how the LT handles the wind, eddies and tracks.
@@Itchin2Fish I’m looking for mostly a river kayak but I’ll also be lake fishing. Would you recommend the shoalie or lite tackle. They’d have torquedos
@@jackritter4805 Shoalie is the perfect shallow water river boat with current. If I was fishing 90% river and 10% lake, I would go with the Shoalie. If it’s more 50/50, then I would go with the LT.
If I were to have only one kayak option, I’m definitely going with the LT. More stable, better tracking, better in wind, hauls more gear and it’s more versatile than the shoalie.
which river is this
Thumbnail was on Caddo near Hot Springs area. In the video, there were several rivers like the Spring.
Nice video! Do you use the seat riser?
Thanks! I have one, but haven’t used it yet. I will this spring on water I know well and give it a full test.
@@Itchin2Fish Are you able to get to a standing position easily without it? I just bought a LT with a riser, and I'm not sure if I should use it my first time out.
I looked them up, thinking about getting one. Have you tried the ck1,the only difference I see is that it is 11ft instead of 12' 4
I haven’t paddled the CK, but I’ve looked at one close. Love the features of it. The bottom is rounded vs the Lite. It doesn’t have a deep keel, so I’m sure tracking is fair. But it will perform better in skinny water as well as moving water. I would also give the edge to the Lite on stability. With it being longer, it will be more stable even though the width is the same. If you are doing 90% river and streams, then the CK looks better, but if you are going to fish some lakes 60% of the time, then the Lite. Tight lines
I think the CK lacks the hold of the LT. If you're going to do any kayak camping or bring along gear under the hatch,. almost nothing has the space of the LT. The CK if not mistaken just has a front tankwell. Not that this is bad,.just nowhere near what you can keep in the LT...
Lake Conway?
Yes it was, it was 50 degrees that afternoon and it shut them down. I caught a bunch of 8” and some yellow bass, but no keepers.
@@Itchin2Fish I caught the biggest yellow bass of my life there a couple of weeks ago, I love that spot and when the crappie are on it makes that area alot of fun.
@@chasebarnes2667 wow! I bet that was a fun fight especially on a crappie setup. It’s good when it’s hot!
I like this Kayak! I will defiantly be looking at adding this Kayak also to use on my fishing CZcams channel YakAngling Thanks Itchin'2Fish
Love it too my friend! Thanks for watching
I will check your adventures out. Tight lines