I would be using it for crappie fishing, catfish, deer hunting, and duck hunting. Nucanoe frontier 12 Motorless Fishing. ive had the nucanoe classic 10 and 12 also the frontier 12 and the pursuit..the pursuit was my least favorite of all. Oh, btw, in case anyone is in the market for a peddle drive kayak and weighs say 225 or less (maybe even up to 250), there is a tremendous deal out at Cabelas to be had. Well, I finally made up my mind after waffling between several brands and models of fishing kayaks, and today I picked up a Nucanoe Frontier 12 kayak. 2018 Nucanoe Frontier 12 - clear title 2007 home made trailer built for the kayak-also clear title Anchor wizard Tight line anchor Lowrance Hook 5 fish finder Engel cooler (can be used as a seat) C-tug kayak cart (absolutely need if you are transporting the kayak to a launch) 40lb thrust minnkota trolling motor Railblaza go pro mount The Frontier 12 is widely known for its stability, customizability, and versatility. Also has an Actuator that lowers and raises the Motor Shaft. Rather than using the drain plug in the rear I found that the best way to drain the water was to lift up the rear and sponge out the water from the front hatch. 19 posts • Page 1 of 1. This weekend they had a 12' Nucanoe Frontier at our local sportsman show, it really peaked my curiosity. Took my 11 YO son out fluking on Saturday. I had one bought last year but the guy sold it out from under me before I got to it. If so, what is your opinion (pluses and minuses)? I picked up a Backwater Assassin fiberglass/carbon fiber paddle. The Frontier is a stable, well made and durable vessel which is easy to stand and fly fish from. Obviously pretty stable. WTB Nucanoe Frontier 12 for Hunting Cash in Hand..... Let me know what you've got. Have fun when it gets here. Hello, Looking for experienced owners of the 2020 Frontier 12. I'm looking to get a couple seats for it but the nucanoe brand ones seem pretty overpriced, so does anyone have one of these and have experience rigging them? Forum; Louisiana Kayak Fishing; Buy/Sell/Trade; For Sale - NuCanoe Frontier 12; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Didn't come with the bench seats or a paddle. I would think Nucanoe had a chance to come up with a solid improvement to design limitation instead of a quick and dirty fix. Last year, NuCanoe launched their second model, the Frontier 12. Gonna take it on the maiden voyage tomorrow, probably down the Etowah near me in Forsyth county. I'm leaning towards buying the new 2020. I was quite intrigued by this craft when I saw it at the Schaumburg show this spring. Mung. Hi Redfisher...I'm new to this forum...I've been fishhing out of a Yak for the past 5 years and with it only being 29.5" wide, gets a little tippy when I try to stand up in it. I recently purchases a frontier 12 I found for a good price, but it's completely bare-bones. Does anyone have one of these or ever have been in one of these? Friend of mine is buying a house and is selling his 2016 model Frontier 12. A much improved paddler over the original Nucanoe; Claasic 12. Nucanoe Frontier 10' or 12' A duck boat forum to discuss duck hunting boats, mud motors, and everything related. Sure, there are other kayaks out there that will get the job done but the beauty of the NuCanoe Frontier 12 hinges on getting it … (me) I am the master of my unspoken words, and the slave to those that should have remained unsaid. NuCanoe. Sometime in May the gal and I drove to Paddle and Trail in Aurora as I was hot to trot on this but upon seeing it Lynette had her reservations. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the quality of this boat as a one man angler and any things you might recommend as far as setting it up.Ex. ... View Articles Crappie.com Legend - Moderator Jig Tying Forum Join Date Dec 2007 Location Florida Posts 17,699 Post Thanks / Like Likes (Given) 5662 Likes (Received) 7094 Thanks (Given) 2159 Thanks (Received) 1080. I got it for $400 less than a 2020 model. To mount my rod holders for trolling, I used a piece four and one-half inches by twenty five inches. Nucanoe's best hull is the Pursuit if that's an option. I would not be dissuaded put … The last thing I wanted to do was void my warranty by melting my frontier. October 4th, 2020 12:50 AM Home: Forums: Tournament Links's: List of Advertisers Forum Member Join Date Jun 2018 Posts 4. I also contacted NuCanoe again to explain the situation and get their opinions. Money is just ink and paper, worthless until it switches hands, and worthless again until the next transaction. They have a couple of 2017 model Native Watercraft Manta Ray 12 propel boats out there. The Frontier 12 has a capacity of 650# and self-bails to 500#. The bottom was real wide and flat, supposedly the most stable kayak on the water. He had me at stability–as soon as I got home I looked at NuCanoe on YouTube, read a couple forum reviews, and ordered one sight unseen. I once again asked the guys on the NuCanoe forum for advice. Fishing Kayak Reviews » NuCanoe . So far the NuCanoe Frontier 12 is not only a winner but it’s a home run. Looking for experienced owners of the 2020 Frontier 12. They advertised it as being just as stable as the NuCanoe , but with more features: cast and blast decking for user mobility, scuppers for easy draining and tracking, built in storage compartment, and cup holders. Hard to find one used! A couple of weeks ago I bought a 2018 Nucanoe Frontier 12 that had never left the store. The Motor Shaft also automatically kicks up when it gets too shallow or if you come upon the local oyster reefs. Concerned about reported issues with the earlier boats and would like to know if anyone experienced these with 2020 model. Going to be mostly stand up fly fishing in the Puget Sound area and mountain lakes. I used two pieces, five and one-half inches by ten inches as extensions on my apparatus board so I could re-use the depth finder arrangement from my old 12 foot NuCanoe. They gave me the go ahead to try the plastic welding so that's what I did. RE: Nucanoe Frontier 12 vs Bonafide SS 127 (05-24-2018 09:52 PM) Stevehtn Wrote: Just wondering everyone’s opinion on which is more stable. November 25th, 2020 05:00 AM Home: Forums: Tournament Links's: List of Advertisers I want something I can stand up in and sight fish. Would be a good choice for protected waters and calm rivers. It is definitely a niche boat, and it has not replaced my SOT's, but it seems that my nucanoe niche is expanding more and more. Weighting some cons and pros but it looks like my new boat soon. I am thinking of getting one of these as a second craft. Thread: Nucanoe frontier 12. Comes with 2 seats (a 360 pinnacle and the boat style seat like dbeam has), a primo bending branches paddle, anchor trolley, 2 ram mount rod holders, foot pegs, 2 stick pins and even a tailgate extender rack making for easy hauling and loading in the bed of a pickup. Nucanoe Frontier 12. Nucanoe frontier 12 Motorless Fishing. 1. What are … I have fished from it solo as well as with my wife using the adjustable seating. The Frontier 12 is extremely stable to fish from allowing for beginner mistakes as well as allowing for standing to cast for the experienced angler. I'm in the market for a new Canoe, Kayak, I've ruled out pontoons because of transportation issues. I am about to pull the trigger on purchasing a the frontier 12. 23K likes. NuCanoe Frontier 12 2013-03-21 00:05:30 tim flint NuCanoe Frontier 12. Has a Kevin Dismuke Motor Mount which comes with a Control Box that has 5Forward Speeds and 3 Reverse Speeds. NuCanoe Frontier 12 Floor Issues A couple months ago I noticed I had some water in the hull of my NuCanoe Frontier 12. Weighting some cons and pros but it looks like my new boat soon. To help maintain a competitive position in the market place while increasing sales and market share NuCanoe should strive for the highest quality of materials and quality control possible. Pay attention to their website as it list two different weight capacities; overall and self bailing. 06-27-2018, 08:56 AM #2. We make verstaile, stable, and easy to use watercraft that enhance your ability to fish, hunt, paddle, row, and more. The nucanoe blends the feel and benefits of a small boat with the the portability, tracking and agility of a SOT. Post a reply. the 12 works great with a trolling motor etc. NuCanoe Frontier 12 w55lb Thrust Trolling Motor. Do any of you use the Nucanoe frontier 12? 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