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Thanks Billy, I will try to schedule some time off and take you up on that.

As for more specific questions Littoral, how about,

1. little boat vs big critters, like crocagators, are there salt water gators here.

2. What is the round lid on top of the front section of kayaks.

3. where can one put in at Big Bend that is close to grass flats.

4. Anyone like the Heritage line.

5. what is it like trying to get back in an SOT.

6. Are the grass flats in Big bend clear water.

I will keep asking, thanks for the help.
Donny

Central_Fla
#1 I would worry more about attracting moccasins in freesh or brackish water.

#2 The round lid is for access for storage, fitting accessories, or addind bouyancy.

#4 Heritage's are Ok. They just sit a little low in the water for someone as big as myself.

#5 Practice a few times before you HAVE to do the re-entry.

1. little boat vs big critters, like crocagators, are there salt water gators here.
we have been renting canoes and kayaks for 30 years on the wakulla river with no attacks from gators in our boats.
precousions be aware of surounding and keep a safe distance from gators

What is the round lid on top of the front section of kayaks?
it is called a bulk head. for storeing gear and /or additional boyancey.

3. where can one put in at Big Bend that is close to grass flats?
the east flats are just out from the St. Marks light house.
a $4 fee for entering refuge the flats can be clear according to weather/ amount of rain, ect.

4. Anyone like the Heritage line?
yes I have the 14' red fish. great yak
stop by the TnT hideaway canoe and kayak rental for a demo.
located on the Wakulla river

Hi, Yeah, these q's will help.

1. little boat vs big critters, like crocagators, are there salt water gators here.
First, good question & an issue to always be aware of.
Gators do go in saltwater, a lot. Look as hard as you can and I'll bet you can't find any reports of kayak people having problems with gators -unless they did something they really shouldn't have -like tying a stringer of fish to the side of their kayak. In that case I'd be more concerned by sharks -which are also not a problem. It's just a case of thinking about what your're doing.

2. What is the round lid on top of the front section of kayaks.
Storage & access to floatation area. Mostly useless to me, personally.

3. where can one put in at Big Bend that is close to grass flats.
Let me count the ways
You might try Wakulla Beach first because it's as close as anywhere & a nice short paddle to decent fishing. No reason not to try the light house too. You'll need to develop your skills and resources for where you go and why. This is an extensive topic and an entertaining one to me because I see it as assembling a puzzle that hopefully forms a beautiful picture -lots of fish.
4. Anyone like the Heritage line.
Don't know -except they target fishing. A most favorite site of mine to read a whole lot of non-rep filtered reviews on kayaks:
http://www.paddling.net/Reviews/
5. what is it like trying to get back in an SOT.
Tricky in 4' or more of water. The bigger problem there may be keeping your gear in the kayak.
6. Are the grass flats in Big bend clear water.
Often yes, sometimes no no no. Part of that is how much has it rained & in which watershed???
That's part of the previously mentioned puzzle.

Keep asking...

I like to keep a spare VHF, change of clothing, and food bars in a waterproof bag in front of my yak. I also keep my depthfinder battery in there too.

jsuber wrote:I like to keep a spare VHF, change of clothing, and food bars in a waterproof bag in front of my yak. I also keep my depthfinder battery in there too.

Agreed, those are excellent safety items. I don't use a depthfinder but it would be nice. My Pungo hatch isn't big enough to hold much of anything but I think I'll reconsider food bars & some sort of insulated clothing -& a waterproof light.