I’ve been fishing my total life. I feel I’ll have began earlier than I might even stroll. I additionally labored at Bass Pro Shops for a scorching second. It was not the place I assumed it was going to be, nonetheless…
What I like about fishing is similar factor I love about hunting, accessing the good open air and being alone with my ideas, whereas I try to work together with the animals round me. And what’s cool is how that interplay is being fostered by the powersports industry, as manufacturers start to cater to the out of doors searching and fishing crowd like myself. This is how we get Kawasaki’s new Ultra 160LX-S Angler jet ski, a dope-ass fishing rig that I actually wish to check out.
The thought behind the Ultra 160LX-S Angler is a go-anywhere method, because the lithe hull and impossibly good maneuverability permit for anglers and sports activities fishermen alike to entry spots they seemingly would not be capable of entry in a standard fishing boat, i.e. shallow waters, tight tributaries, or far-off locales upstream.
I’m getting fever goals of taking one to Alaska for a fishing/searching expedition.
The Ultra 160LX-S Angler is powered by a 1,498cc inline-4 cylinder engine, which sends all the ability out the again by way of Kawasaki’s inside “oval-edged, three-blade, cast stainless steel impeller,” that is been designed for “optimal acceleration, high thrust efficiency, and low cavitation.” Likewise, the stainless steel blades “increase reliability and help prevent cavitation erosion,” whereas “the jet pump driveline is equipped with a large rubber coupling to absorb impact loads.”
Additionally, the Ultra 160LX-S Angler comes with “specially designed side floats” that make the entire craft that rather more steady, that means you would be preventing a tuna or sturgeon (relying in your salinity) and nonetheless be capable of land the monstrous fish. Moreover, a 22.5-degree deep-V hull affords additional stability in tough water.
That’s all properly and good, however the thought behind is it expeditions, and in that area, the Ultra 160LX-S Angler has insane specs.
According to Kawasaki, “The heart of the fishing prowess of the Jet Ski Ultra 160LX-S Angler is a Garmin® top-notch Echomap UHD2 7cv chartplotter.” This secondary unit is positioned close to the jet ski’s major TFT display, however “provides a clear and easily visible interface for seamless navigation and fish finding.” Likewise, rod holders come customary (one within the entrance, 4 within the rear), in addition to a two-piece bench seat makes fishing all that simpler, whereas additionally offering two riders entry to each side of the jet ski.
Kawasaki additionally gave the Ultra 160LX-S Angler actually huge storage areas totalling some 44.5 gallons. That features a absolutely sealed 32.8-gallon storage compartment, in addition to a ten.6-gallon storage behind the place the reverse lever often is. Moreover, a 14.5-gallon cooler can also be a part of the bundle, that means you would spend some critical day trip within the subject and on the water.
To that finish, a 21.1-gallon gas tank will guarantee any expedition is sweet to go.
As for value, Kawasaki hasn’t but launched the value of the Ultra 160LX-S Angler jet ski, however with all of the equipment, it is certain to value a reasonably penny. But given these specs, I’m sorta considering will probably be price no matter Kawi asks.
Because, actually, as I’ve been scripting this, I’ve been sorta shedding my thoughts dreaming up all the chances that the Ultra 160LX-S Angler would empower. The most feverish of all of them was the aforementioned journey to Alaska. I can image setting off for a 10-day backcountry fishing/searching expedition the place I come again with sufficient salmon and caribou to final a yr, plus the story of a lifetime as I make my means up some lonely river.
Maybe there is a grizzly encounter? Maybe as a substitute of caribou, it is a moose I pack out? Whatever the case, I actually wish to go on an journey with this jet ski.
