I usually try to sneak away from the launch and head to my favorite fishing spot without drawing any attention. no chance of that in Native Watercraft’s new Slayer Propel. The guys at Appomattox River Company let me borrow a slayer the day the boat arrived. As soon as I got out of my truck, I was fielding questions from a crowd of curious anglers about the bright orange, pedal-powered kayak.
After breaking free of the crowd, I pushed off the beach at lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia beach and pedaled towards my favorite speckled trout and puppy drum hole. native first hit the water with the Propel in 2008. They’ve since continued to improve the design of the pedal-powered, prop-driven propulsion system. The latest incarnation of the Propel system includes a tougher, lighter unit and longer cranks for easier pedaling…
This article appears in the Early Summer 2014 issue of Kayak Angler. To get more kayak fishing content and to watch exclusive video extras, download our free iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch App or Android App or read it here.
