Dillo Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 My dad and I are thinking about getting 2 kayaks or a canoe for fishing in bugger lakes. Which is better for two people fishing? Quote
Jim Mac Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 What is a bugger lake? A canoe would be cheaper than 2 kayaks, but having 2 kayaks would be much easier if one of you wanted to go fishing alone. Quote
Dillo Posted June 16, 2014 Author Posted June 16, 2014 If you're talking about 2 people on 1 kayak, forget that. Buy a canoe. Jim Mac I'm talking about 2 kayaks or one canoe Quote
shawnmc Posted June 16, 2014 Posted June 16, 2014 Get 2 kayaks. You can have more space for casting etc... Also if you want to fish solo a kayak is a much better option. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted June 16, 2014 Super User Posted June 16, 2014 I vote for two kayaks, or a single hybrid for two (like a Native Ultimate, or similar yak). As said, cheaper is 1 canoe. More versatile would be 2 kayaks for (as said), fishing alone. Quote
GADawgs Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 My vote would be for 2 kayaks. It is more versatile Quote
einscodek Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 If you always gonna fish together.. I vote for a rowboat or something like a pelican intruder where you have a chance to stand Quote
Mr. BattleArmor Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 I also would recommend 2 kayaks over just one canoe. Just much more freedom and versatility for that, plus if you wanted to go solo it's much easier. 1 Quote
Gary0155 Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 I have a kayak and canoe and my canoe just sits in my garage. I've been thinking about getting it out to take some friends fishing because it gets old fishing by yourself all the time. Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted June 17, 2014 Super User Posted June 17, 2014 bass fishing from a canoe gets old VERY fast --- it's fun for the first 30 min --- if there's no wind, maybe the first 60. After that, I wish I was in a kayak or jon boat 1 Quote
Super User Felix77 Posted June 17, 2014 Super User Posted June 17, 2014 I sold my canoe this season for a kayak. Thus far this year I have used my kayak more this one year than the total amount of times I fished out of the canoe. I just didn't like it. Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted June 17, 2014 Super User Posted June 17, 2014 To the OP: You will get lots of advice...but you have to apply that advice to your own situation: Do you want to spend a lot of time with your Dad - close by so you can talk and do the father/son thing? Maybe a canoe. Don't mind shouting back and forth from two different boats - maybe kayaks. What are your transport capabilities - can you transport two boats? Or only one? Will you be trailering, car-topping, sticking in the back of an SUV or pick-up, etc. Your method of transport might favor one type of watercraft over the other. How much weight can you and/or your Dad handle - check the weights of any canoe/kayak you are considering. How much time will you be spending solo? Kayak would perhaps be easier to manage solo than a bigger canoe. Do you want to be able to stand and fish? Favors the kayak unless you have a big canoe or install outriggers. Any back problems? The seating position in a canoe might be better on the back than a kayak - although the new elevated seats on the newer SOT kayaks are said to be pretty comfy. Do you think you might want to motor it someday? That decision might favor one craft over the other. Do you want to stay mostly dry (canoe) or perhaps get a little wet (kayak)? How much inboard storage do you want? Any grip problems? Canoes might be better for those - you can handle your gear inside the boat - less chance of dropping things overboard. Kayaks you sometimes might want to tether gear to the 'yak. Do you mind handling fish in/over your lap (kayak), or in an open area in front of you (canoe)? etc. etc. Give those factors some thought, and consider the advice of the board-members, and you might come to your own conclusion... bass fishing from a canoe gets old VERY fast --- it's fun for the first 30 min --- if there's no wind, maybe the first 60. After that, I wish I was in a kayak or jon boat I guess it just depends on how you rig your canoe. For the life of me though, I just can't make myself spend more than 9 hours in this boat - I'm 61 years old and get tired after standing up for that long... Different "floats" for different folks... 2 Quote
hoosierbass07 Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Like others have said - I have a canoe and a kayak. I got the kayak over the winter and I've used it now 500% more than I have used my canoe. It is very fun being in control of your own kayak, paddling around exploring. My canoe is pretty, wood seats and wood trim, but kayaks are 1000% more fun, if you get a decent kayak with a decent seat or make your own decent seat. Quote
Super User Marty Posted June 18, 2014 Super User Posted June 18, 2014 bass fishing from a canoe gets old VERY fast --- it's fun for the first 30 min --- if there's no wind, maybe the first 60. After that, I wish I was in a kayak or jon boat I have a different take. I've fished for hours in my canoe. Yes, it gets blown around easily (that's why I use a drag chain), but I never had a desire for a kayak. I have a pretty fair amount of stuff with me that's all laid out in front of me for immediate access. I realize that a lot more people fish from kayaks than canoes, but I guess they're not for everyone. P.S. I might add than in a moderate wind a lily pad bed or algae mat can act as an "anchor." 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 18, 2014 Super User Posted June 18, 2014 bass fishing from a canoe gets old VERY fast --- it's fun for the first 30 min --- if there's no wind, maybe the first 60. After that, I wish I was in a kayak or jon boat Perhaps you just haven't fished from the right canoe yet. A-Jay Quote
Super User OkobojiEagle Posted June 18, 2014 Super User Posted June 18, 2014 I realize that a lot more people fish from kayaks than canoes, I question your sample size. There have been a lot of canoes purchased and fished from the last 50+ years that are still in use today. oe 1 Quote
Mike2841 Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Practically speaking I think 2 kayaks would be better, however I would probably go for the canoe. Some of my most memorable fishing trips are out of the old canoe Quote
BrianSnat Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 I'm going to buck the trend and say canoe. I've fished from both and much prefer the canoe. I believe a canoe is far more versatile than a kayak. Most canoes are easily handled solo by moving toward the center when you are alone. With most canoes all this takes is flipping it around and paddling it "backwards" from the bow seat. If you are with your dad a canoe is more conducive to conversation because he's with you instead of 50 yards away. If you feel like mounting a trolling motor, it's quite easy to do on a canoe. You also have plenty of room for gear and your tackle box is right in front of you instead of stowed behind you. There is no need to handle your catch in your lap and you aren't stuck in the same position all day. If you want to bring a cooler with cold drinks and lunch there is plenty of room for it and if you are into camping just load it up with cooler, camping and fishing gear and go. As I see it the only advantage a kayak has over a canoe is that a canoe will be harder to handle while fishing on a windy day, but a kayak is no picnic in a strong wind either. Quote
sully99 Posted June 19, 2014 Posted June 19, 2014 This is the best of both worlds, paddles like a kayak, open like a canoe, and coverts from tandem to solo in minutes.http://www.nativewatercraft.com/boat.cfm?id=51 Quote
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