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Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 Review

Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 Review

Kayaks cost thousands, and not everybody has that kind of money. Consequentially, many anglers buy kayaks that don’t come with modern features or creature comforts that they desire. Although it’s perfectly fine to sacrifice components and features to accommodate your budget, you will still require a vessel capable of running well when you’re in the water.

For such people, the Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 happens to be a worthwhile consideration. The watercraft offers strong performance while omitting several unnecessary features, most of which inflate costs.

Advantages

  • For the size, it is quite stable.
  • There are two hatches and a few rod holders to carry your tackle, gear, and rods.
  • Simple to carry around because it’s lightweight.

Disadvantages

  • Doesn’t come with a skid plate, forcing you to take precautions when you’re close to the shore.
  • Your tackle and tools might slide around storage compartments, making it difficult for you to reach them.
  • The seats could be more comfortable.

Quality of the Build

In addition to being a fairly affordable kayak, this watercraft is well-designed. It is produced with high density, UV-protected polyethylene, making it rigid, strong, and durable, but still relatively lightweight.

The Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 features chine rails and hull channels that are quite deep, ensuring that your ride is stable. Its weight capacity is 275 pounds, which is quite impressive considering the vessel’s size. Many anglers have complained that the craft’s rivet holes located at the bottom have permitted water seeping, though.

Storage Capacity

The Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 doesn’t include very many features, but still offers plenty of room, which is remarkable considering its size. You will find a couple of round compartments for storage space, giving you areas to put your small tools and tackle in. You’ll find one compartment facing the seat. Another one is situated within the stern.

You’ll find a bigger storage stack is situated in the stern area, and another one smaller in size is situated close to the bow. Each one of them contains bungee cords that keep your bait or cooler secure. The craft also offers a few rod holders, two of which are flush mounts situated behind its seat. You’ll find one articulating holder for your rod situated on the cockpit’s starboard side.

Comfort Level

Comfort has been compromised for the sake of keeping prices low. For instance, the two-parter seat does have a back you can adjust, but many anglers claim that it isn’t very comfortable. Further, the seat is capable of folding back across the supportive strap in several positions.

This craft does have a fairly spacious cockpit considering its size. It includes multiple footwells, allowing you to maintain a paddling position without discomfort.

Stability

Some anglers that have given the Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 a shot found it to be quite stable, much more so than they expected it to be. Many anglers claim they are able to stand comfortably as they fish, though you won’t have very much room to maneuver if you were to do so.

Such stability can be attributed to the craft’s chine rails. However, the Muskie 122 has a bigger beam (31 in. wide) in comparison to kayaks of a similar size.

Maneuverability

This kayak is no bigger than 10 ft. long, making it quite maneuverable and simple to pilot when riding around shoreline waters that are crowded. Turning it is a non-issue – many anglers claim that the vessel tracks well, considering how lightweight and small it is.

A quartet of carrying handles come with this kayak (one is close to the bow, another one near the stern, while the remaining two are on the cockpit’s sides), making it simple to carry around. Since the vessel doesn’t weigh more than 50 pounds, you’ll be able to carry it on your own.

Summary

This kayak might not be the best option for anglers looking for ample storage space, nor will it be a good choice if a sophisticated pedal driving system is what you’re looking for. However, it remains a worthwhile choice for anglers seeking a capable and durable craft. Best of all, it is very affordable and surprisingly stable, considering its size. Anglers who have good balance will find the Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 to be sufficiently stable when fishing standing up.

It tracks fairly well and pilots easily courtesy of its non-heaviness. The carrying handles that it comes with makes the craft simple to transport. While it could be more comfortable, the vessel itself remains impressive. Anglers on tight budgets should consider this kayak, as they will be served well by it.

Robert Johnson

I'm Robert Johnson the guy behind KayakingTemple.com. I went to my first kayaking trips with my father as a little boy and immediately fell in love with it. It is still my favorite hobby today. I love to go on kayaking trips with friends and family and I wanted to share my passion and knowledge around this wonderful outdoor activity with this website.

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