Looking To Pick Up A Kayak

[Last_Cast]

Hey guys.

Shopping around for a kayak to take on local waters.

Any suggestions?

 

 

 

[bigfruits]

i get something with an aluminum framed seat. comfort is very important.

 

how much do you want to spend?

[Dye99]

So many great boats out there, to the point where there really isn't a definitive answer to your question that doesn't base itself on personal preference.

 

Start doing some research based on price, your size, your fishing, and customization needs.

You should be able to narrow it down a little from there.

 

Everyone will have a choice, so its like asking whats better ford or chevy.

 

Personally, Im a Ford, Wilderness systems type of guy!

[Bluebasser86]

What options do you want in your kayak? What type/size waters are you going to fish? What's your price range? I'm nowhere near an expert on the topic but those are some important questions that I had to answer before I found mine. 

[DogBone_384]

There are some questions you need to ask yourself before you buy:

 

1. What's your budget?
2. What type of propulsion most interests you (pedal versus paddle)?
3. How will you transport it (can you lift it onto its rack at the end of a day fishing?)

I suggest you try to paddle before you buy.  You'll get great feedback from members here.

 

I own an Ascend 128T and FeelFree 11.5.  Both are SOTs.  Their both stable enough to stand and fish on, have all-day comfortable seats.  The FeelFree's seat elevates and the 128T's swivels.

 

Best of luck choosing a kayak.

[Caliyak]

If you have a Dicks sporting, bass pro or kayak store near you, go and get on or inside all possible kayak. If you have a kayak rental place or have friends with one, get on the water.

Wilderness system, Hobie, Jackson, emotion, Ascend, Perception and Ocean kayaks are just a few of many brands. It can be fun and overwhelming but mostly fun.

[2833-34497]

Good advice above in posts! I have two 12' Hobie Pro Anglers which are pedal and 2 Wilderness kayaks (Commander 120 & Tarpon 100) which are paddles. They all have there place, but I enjoy the Pro Angler the best. Like mentioned above depends on fishing you want to do, how you plan to transport, etc. Best advice is go do demos before buying (I did) and it's the best thing to do. Some kayaks you get in don't track right no matter how hard you try and others I felt wanted to flip me they felt so unstable to me. I'm very comfortable with the ones I have because of demos and I have been in rough water with them. You get what you pay for also!! Good luck!!