 Wilderness Systems has come a long way since it was founded, as the story goes, in an adrenaline-addicted whitewater kayaker's garage in 1986. Company pioneers Andy Zimmerman and John Sheppard quickly outgrew their humble beginnings, and so touring boats and roto-molded recreational craft with broad appeal joined the company's original high-performance composite river runner.
Zimmerman and Sheppard have since moved on, but the performance-oriented tradition they founded continues in rides such as the tarpon. The first of these time-tested fish hunters debuted in 2001, featuring a hull inspired by the fast and sleek sea kayak rather than the more common surfboard school of design.
Matching the rapid development of the sport, the tarpon line has evolved over the years to its current level of top-shelf sophistication. the 2009 offerings are refined in every detail, most notably for improved fishablity via versatile, adaptable deck plans and boosted storage space. Meanwhile, company designers enhanced the line's speed and glide while adding volume for a drier ride.
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 Get the dry ride and efficient performance of a sit-inside. Spacious cockpit and easily accessible rear bulkhead offer ample storage space for anglers and gear.
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 Unique, pontoon-style hull offers unmatched stability for anglers. Stand up and enhance your visibility or increase casting distance with ease. Shown with optional rudder. Features recessed storage area (tacklebox not included).
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 Increased weight capacity, additional storage hatch for gear, and increased tracking let you go the distance in the comfort of a sit-inside kayak.
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 This well laid-out kayak maintains performance and dryness even when loaded down with gear. The kayak for long distance outings that tireless anglers swear by. Shown with optional rudder.
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 With an aggressive design, this well-rounded kayak adapts to a variety of conditions by combining small kayak maneuverability with long kayak speed. Comes pre-rigged for kayak fishing so you're ready to bring in the big one in the second you bring the Tarpon home.
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 This best-selling Tarpon is a versatile sit-on-top that's size isn't as extensive as its performance, yet still has plenty of room for any sized paddler and all their fishing gear.
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 Lightweight construction offers more efficient paddling and enhanced performance that is the envy of other sit-on-tops.
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 The Angler package combines the innovative form of the Commander 120 with the function of the SlideTrax accessory system for immediate angler gratification. Pontoon-style hull with performance infused design features offers great stability and paddling performance.
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