Tips for buying a kayak

[fishing n autograph]

Hey all,

 

Just wondering if those on the board could give me advise on purchasing a Kayak?

 

I know I want a sit on top style, but if anyone can give me any other info that would be great.

 

Thanks

 

Dave

[2 tone z71]

save your money and buy a real boat would be my tip lol

[Wild]

Jediangler just bought a nice one http://www.ofncommunity.com/forums/index.p...44&hl=kayak

[fishing n autograph]

save your money and buy a real boat would be my tip lol

 

 

if you chip in for a new car, gas and all the gadgets

[singingdog]

Look at where you will be using the boat most of the time. If it's smaller water, then go with something in the 10-13' range. If you are fishing larger water, need to cover more distance, or want more carrying capacity, then look at boats up to 16'.

 

There are lots of good fishing SOTs out there right now. They are usually set-up with rod holders and places to mount fishfinders. Your best bet is to paddle a few and see how they feel. Check out Yakfisher.net. Lots of Ontario/Quebec yakfishers there to ask questions of, and get advice from.

[danbo]

12' minimum for a big guy & tackle. "Sit-in" Recreational type is best all around.

"Sit on top" are a wet ride.

Buy used & save lotsa money.

Perception, Aqua Fusion & Wilderness systems make some sweet rides.

[danbo]

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-b...QQAdIdZ69407219

[Bernie]

Watch out for these!

http://iamww.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/0..._greatwhite.jpg

This one with training wheels for the beginner.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/ameryanne/RlxqAZbFJ2I...Xs/IMGP0752.jpg

[jediangler]

I'm with singingdog about trying a few before you buy F&A. They have a little paddlefest at Laurel Creek conservation area in the spring where you can try as many as you want in one day. I agree with danbo about the sit in kayak but we are in the minority these days with everyone wanting sit on top yaks. I rented a few different ones myself and used a cheap rec sit in yak for 4 years before I decided to move up to a hybrid canoe/kayak cross. Yakfisher.net is a great new site with Ontario & Quebec guys that really know their stuff. Here is a link.

 

http://www.yakfisher.net/smffiles/index.php

 

There is also tons of info on this large american site Kayakfishingstuff with reviews on hundreds of different models.

 

http://kfs.infopop.cc/groupee/forums

 

Hope to see you on the water in a new (or used) yak in the spring. Then maybe I'll show you where that quarry is .

[FishHeadRic]

Here's a few links l researched through before l got my Ocean Kayak Caper.

 

Here's a great site for getting all the info about fishing off a yak.

http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/

 

Here's a great forum. (Jedi posted the same site)

http://stripersonline.com/surftalk/forumdisplay.php?f=164

 

Another good one

http://www.noreast.com/discussion/TopicList.cfm?forum_ID=17

 

Here's a great page that will help you compare yaks.

http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/choosing_...shing_kayak.asp

 

 

Hope these help. BTW, SOT kayaks are safer to fish from...

 

 

FHR

Edited October 28, 2008 by FishHeadRic