Pelican’s 2012 line of entry level fishing kayaks!

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Pelican’s 2012 line of entry level fishing kayaks makes it easy for first-timers to get on the water.

LAVAL, QUEBEC, July 9, 2012 – The popularity of Kayak fishing has exploded in recent years, as more and more people discover its unmistakable advantages. Kayak fishing offers a more peaceful and intimate paddling experience, is environmentally friendly and affordable, and allows anglers to access bountiful fishing spots that are too narrow or shallow for larger watercraft, not to mention that it allows them to quietly approach fish without scaring them off, as they would in a motorized boat.

Always at the forefront of kayak design and innovation and consistent in its mission to make paddling sports accessible to all, Pelican International offers a full range of entry level fishing kayaks that make it easy for first-timers to get on the water. All models come pre-equipped with basic fishing features, so paddlers can hit the water angling. Pelican’s 2012 line-up of fishing kayaks includes 2 sit-ins and 3 sit-on models:

Pulse 120X Angler 12-foot sit-in
Pulse 100X Angler 10-foot sit-in
Castaway 130 13-foot sit-on-top
Castaway 116 11.5-foot sit-on-top
Castaway 100 10-foot sit-on-top

Sit-on-tops

Castaway 130

Designed to offer both speed and stability, this 13-foot fishing kayak is equipped for reeling in the big ones! It features adjustable oversize foot pegs, a day hatch with dry bag, elastic bungee cords in the stern, a self-bailing design, two flush mount rod holders, an adjustable padded backrest, a stern storage platform, bow and stern carrying handles, a bottle holder, swivel rod holder, molded seat and more.
Key specs:
Length: 13′ – 396 cm
Beam: 30” – 76 cm
Depth: 15” – 38 cm
Weight: 61 lb. – 28 kg
Max Capacity: 350 lb. – 159 kg
Hull Material: RAM-X
SRP: $599.99

Castaway 116

This practical and versatile kayak offers ample storage space, exceptional stability, comfort and safety and every feature you need for fishing. It offers all the features of the Castaway 130 in an 11’6” model.
Key specs:
Length: 11′ 6” – 350 cm
Beam: 30” – 76 cm
Depth: 14” – 36 cm
Weight: 53 lb. – 24 kg
Max Capacity: 275 lb. – 125 kg
Hull Material: RAM-X
SRP: $499.99

Castaway 100

This 10′ model offers most of the features of the larger kayaks in the Castaway line, including paddle tie-downs, elastic bungee cords in stern, self-bailing design, two flush mount rod holders, an adjustable padded backrest, stern storage platform, bow and stern carrying handles, a bottle holder, swivel rod holder and molded seat.
Key specs:
Length: 10′ – 305 cm
Beam: 30” – 76 cm
Depth: 13.5” – 34 cm
Weight: 44.5 lb. – 20 kg
Max Capacity: 250 lb. – 113 kg
Hull Material: RAM-X
SRP: $369.99
Sit-ins

Pulse 120X Angler

Ideal for the seasoned fisherman who doesn’t want to miss a bite, the 120X Angler offers the perfect balance of tracking, performance and ease of paddling. It features a stern storage hatch with adjustable straps, paddle tie-down, adjustable oversize foot pegs, a day hatch with dry bag, elastic bungee cords in bow and stern, an adjustable padded backrest, bow and stern carrying handles, a bottle holder, swivel rod holder, two flush mount rod holders, a molded seat, padded seat cushion and more.
Key specs:
Length: 12′ – 366 cm
Beam: 28” – 71 cm
Depth: 16” – 41 cm
Cockpit width: 24” – 61 cm
Cockpit length: 47” – 119 cm
Weight: 48 lb. – 22 kg
Max Capacity: 350 lb. – 159 kg
Hull Material: RAM-X
SRP: $499.99

Pulse 100X Angler

This easy to paddle kayak takes even novice paddlers to the best fishing spots. It features a paddle tie-down, stern storage hatch with adjustable straps, adjustable oversize foot pegs, a swivel rod holder, elastic bungee cords in bow, an adjustable padded backrest , bow and stern carrying handles, two flush mount rod holders a molded seat and padded seat cushion.
Key specs:
Length: 10′ – 305 cm
Beam: 28” – 71 cm
Depth: 14” – 36 cm
Cockpit width: 24.5” – 62 cm
Cockpit length: 41.5” – 105 cm
Weight: 40 lb. – 18 kg
Max Capacity: 250 lb. – 113 kg
Hull Material: RAM-X
SRP: $399.99

Get a Special Sneak Peek at 2013 Models!

Visitors to this summer’s Outdoor Retailer show can visit booth 36113 to get an exclusive preview of 3 new models that Pelican will offer in 2013: one sit-in model and two sit-on models, all built with a new Polyethylene formulation that produces the industry’s stiffest, strongest and most durable Polyethylene kayaks. These kayaks have been designed from scratch by Pelican’s design professionals and were tested by Pelican’s R&D team to maximize performance. Pelican has leveraged its nearly 45-years of experience in plastic molding to develop these three new well-equipped products that will offer impressive performance at industry-leading prices.

Pelican’s full line of fishing kayaks is available through authorized dealers throughout North America. For more information about Pelican products, our exclusive RAM-X technology, and other Pelican innovations, please visit www.pelicansport.com.

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About Pelican International

Founded in 1968 and based in Laval, Quebec, Pelican International is a leading manufacturer of kayaks, canoes, small fishing boats, pedal boats and outdoor winter toys. As a company that promotes enjoying the great outdoors, Pelican is committed to protecting our environment and recycles 99.5% of the excess material produced in their manufacturing process to make new products and has installed specially designed ducts that redirect heated air from their moulding ovens to heat their production facility in the winter. Pelican International also promotes safe boating, advising all passengers to wear a coast guard-approved personal flotation device at all times when aboard a boat and to always carry a reliable communication device and advise others of their destination and expected return time.