opening day of Duck and a review of c 140 as waterfowling pl

[Eric Esper]

I took the commander out this morning and was fairly happy with it as a waterfowling platform. However for me it is the second string next to my predator k140. I ended up with 2 mallards and a teal plus two lost birds, which I count against my bag and a wet and tired but very happy old dog. Lost birds well it Happens sometimes. I've had better openers and I've had far worse. The C 140 is a fantastic boat and if someone wanted a do it all boat for fishing and hunting with an emphasis on fishing this would be the boat. For me though In the hunting role the k140 beats it on 2 fronts. Stability- a dog will not stay still, just isn't gonna happen and the lower center of gravity and wider beam give the edge to the k140. A flat bottom is a must. the keel on the c140 that make it a fast stable boat on the water are a nightmare to drag over mud and slime and weeds etc. That was a real surprise at 6 am I'm telling you. So Good compromise boat, and better without a dog or in river /stream applications rather than true marsh or flooded ag units. Still love the boat, which is why the vapor and trident 15 are still for sale, because i want to buy a second one. Tomorrow the new pup gets to go in the k140.

[MidTNKayakAngler]

That's a good review for your use. Congrats on the birds, sorry about the lost ones, but like you said it happens. Good luck with your next outing, and keep the pics coming.

[LostHog]

Cool report

[archeryrob]

Does she ride there the whole way, or just for the hero shot?

Cool hunt! I was looking forward to duck season but work has me going to Mississippi half of the first week split.

[ZachYak]

Nice review, keep the reports coming!

[Eric Esper]

Tarrin is a yak riding machine, when she's not on the DL This morning her paw was swollen and she's limping so we had to go to the vet. She picked up a sliver of phragmites which got infected overnite. That crap is evil.

[archeryrob]

Did you ever try those dog boots? I always wondered if they would be a help or a hindrance. I never did as it's just all rocks out here and river rocks are smooth.

I still love the K140. Maybe someday I will trip over one.