Wildcat presentation
We're not on a big kayak here, but it's still DIV245 approved, meaning it can be registered with Affaires Maritimes for shallow water fishing, up to 6 miles from a shelter. Very few people fish that far, rarely exceeding 2 miles, but that's the way the regulations are.
The Wildact is a reasonably sized kayak:
- Length: 3.75 m
- Width: 0.84 m
- Height: 0.44 m
- Bare hull weight: 27 kg
- Total weight with accessories: 38 kg
- Single steppe propulsion with chain drive, no reverse gear
- Maximum on-board weight: 180 kg
Wildcast on test
The hull design has been specially studied to make this kayak stable and efficient. The new stepper carrying box makes it easy to install and remove the stepper (see video presentation below).
Another highlight is the new seat attachment system: 4 blocks with a locking system support the seat in 2 adjustment positions. These blocks slide on rails to adjust the position according to the user's height. For taller users, additional adjustment is made by moving the arms away from the steppe.
The rudder is launched by means of a side-mounted hand lever, and is raised automatically by a return spring. As soon as the hand control is released, the rudder returns to its resting position. The steering control is ergonomically designed to fit perfectly into the hull design. The handle is in the neutral position, in line with the kayak's axis.
This kayak features a transducer well that can accommodate most of the larger transducers on the market. A perforated cover protects the well from sand and algae debris, and can be used to support the probe. The hull design allows use of the C-Tug R cart, the most suitable for this float. It lacks a lure box storage hatch in front of the seat, the space available being taken up by the new steppe carrying box. I recommend fitting a net under the seat to accommodate one or two lure boxes, as there's plenty of room for this. Its light weight makes it easy to transport on the gallery.
Complete equipment
True to the brand's principles, this kayak comes with a full set of basic equipment:
- A stepper propulsion system A high seat with 2 height positions
- A rudder with ergonomic manual control system
- Ample front storage space with hinged hatch
- 5 carrying handles
- Round trapdoor behind seat with dry bag inside
- Lifelines
- 2 fixed cane holders behind the seat and 2 removable Railblaza cane holders
- 6 accessory rails all around the kayak
- A paddle is also supplied
- It also has a large sounding well for anglers wishing to equip it with a depth sounder
- The small fittings are customized, in flashy colors
Available from July 19, the Wildcast is currently available in 5 different colors, with more to come over the summer. The kayak is priced at 1,699 euros all-inclusive, and comes with a 3-year warranty.
