Comments on: Product Review: Tarpon 100

By: Mike McKay

Mike McKay — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:23:28 +0000

I’ve had a Tarpon 100 for about five or more years now and have logged many trips on it. It does it all, from kayaking Class III rapids on Barton Creek at 700 cfs to a leisurely paddle on Lady Bird Lake to watch the fireworks or explore Snake Island. It handles overnighters well and has served me for many kayak camping trips stashing most of the gear in the front hatch with some in drybags in the back well. I’ve done three 3-night trips on the Devils River in this baby, a river known for destroying boats but it’s still solid as day one! Also the Gulf of Mexico, Medina (my favorite river that I’ve only got to do once!), Upper Guadalupe, Lower Guadalupe, Brazos, Blanco, Upper and Lower Barton Creek, Lady Bird Lake, Llano, San Marcos, Colorado…Pecos I’m looking at you!

It’s hauled plenty of beer, dogs, firewood, gear, radios, kids…you name it, it can haul it. Great fishing boat in a small package. I’m 6′-2″ 200 lbs and it holds me fine. I would consider a 120 though, after borrowing one, as it holds me and the pup and little drier. I bought the 100 as it was in stock and I wanted a compromise so I could take it on Barton Creek.

Our crew owns about 8 WS boats in all and they all have served us well! Happy paddlin’!

By: Terry Garvin

Terry Garvin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:37:30 +0000

Have three widerness systems boats a 135 pamlico a tarpon 120 & our newest boat is a 100 tarpon. all these boats track amazingly well & have taken huge amounts of hard use without a problem. akc is an awesome supplier i would recomend to everyone.

By: Lou Werner

Lou Werner — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:53:52 +0000

I have a Necky Manatou 13 that I use in the Delaware River. I can handle any wake from any big boat coming down the river. Even had two tug boats coming down the river putting out about a three foot wake that hit me broad side and the Necky handled it with no trouble. I have had this boat four seasons. I don’t recommend it for fishing but good for general kayaking.

By: Garry Teeple

Garry Teeple — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:05:59 +0000

I’ve had a Tarpon 100 for two years and use it to fly fish conservation lakes and old strip pits in central Missouri. It’s a perfect fit for these small lakes and easy to carry and paddle. I had a 14 ft. jon boat that was such a pain to take to the lakes I was not fishing as much as I would like, the Tarpon 100 has got me on the water much more.

By: Donna Endsely

Donna Endsely — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:57:17 +0000

I have a Wilderness Ride w/rudder for my fishing and use my Tarpon 100 for all my river excursions or for those times when I need a smaller boat for travel. What can I say…..I love them both for different reasons. I would not have anything other than a Wilderness Boat – Great Quality and I would not use any other dealer than ACK.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:36:14 +0000

I also own 2 Tarpon 100′s and love them. Mostly use in creeks and rivers both for fishing and nature watching. My son and daughter in law liked them so much they bought two for themselves!