NRS Pike Fishing Inflatable Kayak
- This stable, top-quality inflatable kayak features a rigid, self-bailing floor, plus all the bells and whistles serious anglers demand.
- Heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant PVC construction for long-lasting durability.
- The drop-stitch PVC floor insert inflates to exceptionally high pressure, giving you a stable, flat, rigid platform for sight fishing. Its also removable for easy cleaning or repair.
- Two removable skegs allow you to choose the one that is better for your tracking needs.
- The comfortable collapsible seat adjusts to fit, and you can position it where you like it best in the boat.
- 32 stainless steel D-rings let you rig your boat exactly how you like it.
- The Easy Access Tackle Bag (included), with it's parallel YKK® zippers is easy to use, keeping your gear securely at hand.
- Bungee lacing in the bow provides handy spot to lash down a small cooler, a tackle box, or a dry bag.
- Two nylon webbing daisy chains in the stern provide attachment points for clipping in those items you want close at hand.
- Three Scotty Mount pads let you attach Scotty accessories such as rod holders and a fish finder mount.
- Two carry handles make the Pike IK easy to carry or drag to and from the water.
- Top-quality Leafield C7 valves ensure easy, reliable inflation and deflation.
- The included carry bag makes it super easy to toss your boat in your trunk or sling it over your shoulder for easy transportation.
- Length: 12' 8"
- Width: 39"
- Weight: 51 lbs.
- Tube Diameter: 11"
- Number of Thwarts: 0
- Number of Air Chambers: 3
- Valve Type: Leafield
- Self Bailing: Yes
- Type of Material: PVC Drop-Stitch
- Number of D-rings: 32
- Number of Handles: 2
- Center Compartment Width: 17"
- Repair Kit: Yes
- Warranty: 3 Years Retail, 3 Years Commercial
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Includes:
- Adjustable seat
- Three Scotty Mount attachment points
- Easy Access Tackle Bag
- 2 removable skegs
- Nylon bag with shoulder straps
- Rolled dimensions in storage bag: ~14" diameter x 32" length
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy in/out (4)
- Stable (4)
- Comfortable (3)
- Compact (3)
- Easy to lift (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Flat waters (5)
- Day trip (4)
- Kayak camping (4)
- Rivers (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Easy To Lift
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Flat Waters
- Kayak Camping
- Rivers
Comments about NRS Pike Fishing Inflatable Kayak:
When properly inflated the Pike is surprisingly rigid. The skeg set up helps it track well for an IK. Great storage & load capacity. The boat bag that comes with it is nice, but unfortunately just too tight to actually use as a boat bag. I load all my gear in it throw it over my shoulders and carry the boat with straps.
I like the rig so well that I am planning on buying another.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Stable
Cons
- Poor Tracking
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Kayak Camping
- Rapids
- Rivers
Comments about NRS Pike Fishing Inflatable Kayak:
Very nice IK....no issues with up to Class III and could potentially tackle mild Class IV. Very good construction and easy to inflate/deflate. Extremely high quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Easy To Lift
- Easy to Paddle
- Good Maneuverability
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
Comments about NRS Pike Fishing Inflatable Kayak:
Great boat. My first inflatable. So far has shown to be a perfect bass fishing boat. Been in the ocean twice and punctured pretty easily on barnacles. Not quite as durable as I was hoping, but was easy to repair.
Comfortable, I am 225lbs, out of shape and inflexible and I can spend 8 hrs fishing in this boat easily.
As for stability, standing and casting is fairly easy in flat water but not really an option if waves or wake are present. Works well as a SUP.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Easy Entry & Exit
- Easy To Lift
- Easy to Paddle
- Good Maneuverability
- Stable
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Flat Waters
- Kayak Camping
- Rivers
Comments about NRS Pike Fishing Inflatable Kayak:
This is the best kayak I have ever used for fishing. The boat is super stable for sight fishing and fly casting. Everyone that sees the boat in action asks, "where did you get that, that boat is awesome." If you are looking for a fishing kayak stop searching, you have found it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy to carry
- Easy to clean
- Easy to inflate
- Easy to modify
- Easy to transport
- Lightweight
- Maneuverability
Cons
- No foot braces
Best Uses
- Day Trips
- Fishing
- Flat Waters
- Kayak Camping
- Rapids Paddling
- Rivers
Comments about NRS Pike Fishing Inflatable Kayak:
A lot of kayak anglers won't even consider an inflatable kayak for fishing. Those guys are also missing out on river fishing on those holes behind the Class III and higher rapids. They're also hauling around their hard-to-store-without-a-garage hard plastic kayaks in trucks that get gas milage in the low teens. They're missing out on a kayak that can fit in a backpack and fit in the trunk of even some of the smallest cars - or even on the bus. It's called the NRS Pike.
2000 denier PVC is tough. The downside, of course, is weight. 50lbs isn't light for an IK, but it is light for a purpose built fishing kayak. This kayak is awesome. I have mine rigged out with a drift anchor for river steelheading, and a GPS/fishfinder for all my still water fishing. It got a lot of looks, and applause even, on the sturgeon opener on the Willamette.
The kayak is super manueverble on the small rivers, allowing me to eddy turns and peel outs with ease. Being an IK, its also crazy stable, so I can do the peel outs without fear, and stand up and do plenty of sight casting and fly fishing successfully. Usually maneuverabilty comes at the cost of straight line tracking. Not the case with the Pike, it tracks great in open and moving water alike. It responds well to all paddle commands.
My traditional SOT fishing kayaks are now gathering dust. Just throw the Pike in the backseat, all my fishing gear up front, and I'm good to go. I only wish the kayak had foot braces and a thicker seat bottom. I'll be ordering a set of glue on braces soon, and I'm still debating how to raise the seat - there are a few options there
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Q:
Can you stand up in it?Asked on 4/24/2013 by Fish from B.c.4 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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Yes. With the drip stitch floor standing is not a problem.Answered on 4/24/2013 by Anonymous
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Yes, the 39" width and rigid drop-stitch floor create a stable standing platform.Answered on 4/24/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Is it OK if I wanted to install foot braces? What would you recommend?Asked on 4/15/2013 by Billy1 answer
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Billy, foot braces do give you better control of your boat. We don't yet have specific foot brace kits for the Pike, but you can install the MaverIK Foot Braces, Item # 1653, using Stabond Adhesive, Item # 1903.Answered on 4/16/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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I do multi-day trips in Alaska, on small to medium sized rivers. Would the Pike stand up to this type of usage? If my transportation is suspect, I'd be up a creek, so to speak. I HAVE to have durability on a trip like this, will this fit the bill?Asked on 3/19/2013 by pablo from N. Utah1 answer
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The Pike is a tough, well-made boat that should be fine for multiday trips. It has tiedown points that are excellent for attaching your gear.Answered on 3/20/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Guy at the Moscow shop said this was made out of the Hyphalon-type material and that PVC kayaks needed internal bladders. Specs say this is PVC. How do you keep the air in it if it is PVC? Rubber coated internals?Asked on 3/17/2013 by Wyatt from Clarkston, WA2 answers
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The Pike is made with PVC-coated fabrics. PVC doesn't hold air as well as some other types of materials. We help mitigate that with internal seam taping and other design features.Answered on 3/18/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Can you take the boat on the plane as checked baggage? The weight and dimensions of the bag suggest it might be too big?Asked on 2/23/2013 by Richard1 answer
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Baggage regulations vary from carrier to carrier, please check with the airline you're planning on using.Answered on 2/23/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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What are the approximate dimensions of the kayak rolled in storage bag?Asked on 1/31/2013 by Bill from Tacoma, WA2 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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Just found this e-mail, and so haven't put a tape on the bag and boat, but I currently have my Pike, my foot pump, fifty feet of anchor line and 10 feet of chain, a Scotty Rod Holder, A Scotty Anchor Roller (& mounts for both) the Repair Kit, not accessory bags that came with the Boat, a Stormy Seas Vest, and a set of Simms waders in the main Compartment of the bag that comes with the Boat. The Skegs and plenty more fit in the outside pocket of the Bag, and the Seat and Paddle strap to the outside.
Again, without putting a tape on it, The bag is probably not quite 4 feet tall, maybe 18-20 inches wide and maybe 15-18 inches deep.
Fits easily into a trunk, or backseat, and the boat itself can be rolled to 2/3 the height if the bag, and anything else packed seperately.
Hope this helps.
KevinAnswered on 1/31/2013 by AnonymousA:
Rolled and stowed in the storage bag, it's ~ 14" in diameter x 32" in length. And there's a bit of extra length in the bag at that roll.Answered on 2/1/2013 by Clyde from NRS
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Could you use this craft for multiple day trips?Asked on 11/30/2012 by jeff from portland oregon3 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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Yes, especially if you are willing to pack like you are backpacking. It would be easy to pack for an extended weekend and support yourself in this kayak. If you have a support boat to carry heavy or bulky items longer trips would be possible.Answered on 12/1/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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Yes, I have done an overnight bass fishing trip in this boat. Easily fitting overnight and fishing gear.Answered on 12/1/2012 by Anonymous
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Q:
Can you attached two seats in the kayak? I see that you can fit 2 people, but is the passenger/front rider stuck without a seat?Asked on 11/9/2012 by JJ from San Francisco, CA3 answers
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There is room in the Pike for two people. The boat, as it comes, is configured for one person. The seat is anchored to D-rings. To reconfigure it for two people you would probably want to add new D-rings to make room to move the existing seat back and make a place for a front seat.Answered on 11/9/2012 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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Yes you can add a seat and there is plenty of room. NRS can provide an identical extra seat. It is not listed on their site but customer service can assist. You may choose to add a couple of D rings to customize the seat position.
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Q:
What is the capacity of the NRS Pike?Asked on 8/28/2012 by Will from Jackson, Wy2 answers
VERIFIED BUYER
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With everything properly inflated at recommended pressure, I have no problem with two people plus gear for a total of 425 pounds. Keep in mind that the kayak is self bailing, so as you add more weight you will get a wet seat. I would guess you could load to 500 pound without issue as far as stability is concerned. It is also important to note that the tracking with the long skeg installed is fantastic.
Sent from my iPhoneAnswered on 8/28/2012 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
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I have had myself at 225 lbs with my girlfriend at 150 lbs in the boat comfortably on flat water with all my bass gear. Harder to maneuver like this but held 400 lbs easily, didn't really even sit low in the water. Hope this helps.Answered on 8/29/2012 by Anonymous
