Best low budget kayak

[LadiMopar]

6 hours ago, Gilly Gals said:

Thanks for all the information! I will do! Very cool about Diawa making some of the cabeleas reels that’s very interesting thanks! 

 

You are most welcome. I have a grandson not a whole lot younger than you and I would give him the same advice. Why spend more for the brand name if they are making the same product for someone else? I own several Cabela reels and have been very happy with all of them.

 

Once upon a time I sold tackle for a living, and if you don't mind a little more advice I'll tell you what I told my customers...many of whom were military and didn't have a ton of cash..buy the best quality you can reasonably afford. Going into debt to have the newest, biggest, hottest thing on the shelf will not necessarily make you a better angler; observation, practice and "education" applied consistently will put you on the path to being the best angler you can be. And if you take extra good care of your equipment, it will take care of you for many years to come.

 

That being said, I'm curious to know if you are hoping/planning for a future as a professional angler, fishing guide or other environmental professional?

 

If you'd like to message me privately you're welcome to do that.

LM

 

 

[JLBBass]

On 9/27/2017 at 2:39 PM, SummertimeCarl said:

I've been kayak fishing for about 3 years in a cheap $200 pelican from Academy.  It wasn't stable at all but did the job and was super light.

 

Recently I bought the Tamarack Angler 120 from Walmart (I know) and I really love it.  It was $215 WITH a paddle.  I bought that, use my upgraded paddle, and bought a stadium seat from Amazon that I put on it.  The thing is super cheap and I really can't imagine a more expensive kayak being worth the extra money.  I can't stand in it but it is plenty stable for long casts and hard hooksets.  At $215 I don't mind dragging it across gravel etc.  Still light enough to easily throw in the back of my truck and carry down to water access.  

 

Nice yak for $215!!!!

 

[haggard]

I got a Sundolphin Journey 10SS (10 footer) for $185 from Walmart. I've seen plenty bad reviews on it but what do you want for $185? I haven't tried it yet but sure looks like a great yak for short money. Weighs 44 lb so easy to lug around. 

 

[Gilly Gals]

On 1/21/2018 at 5:49 PM, LadiMopar said:

 

You are most welcome. I have a grandson not a whole lot younger than you and I would give him the same advice. Why spend more for the brand name if they are making the same product for someone else? I own several Cabela reels and have been very happy with all of them.

 

Once upon a time I sold tackle for a living, and if you don't mind a little more advice I'll tell you what I told my customers...many of whom were military and didn't have a ton of cash..buy the best quality you can reasonably afford. Going into debt to have the newest, biggest, hottest thing on the shelf will not necessarily make you a better angler; observation, practice and "education" applied consistently will put you on the path to being the best angler you can be. And if you take extra good care of your equipment, it will take care of you for many years to come.

 

That being said, I'm curious to know if you are hoping/planning for a future as a professional angler, fishing guide or other environmental professional?

 

If you'd like to message me privately you're welcome to do that.

LM

 

 

I’m sorry for such a late reply but I’ve had a long winter her in WYO, I think I’m planning on purchasing the curado k from eBay, I’m not sure if I’d have a future in that. Wyo isn’t the best state to bass fish? with our state record being under 8 pounds, but as far as trout fishing goes, I’d say we’re the best state for it in the country. I don’t plan on it but it would defiantly be a very cool job if I would be able to make a living off of it

[LadiMopar]

On 4/4/2018 at 8:49 PM, Gilly Gals said:

I’m sorry for such a late reply but I’ve had a long winter her in WYO, I think I’m planning on purchasing the curado k from eBay, I’m not sure if I’d have a future in that. Wyo isn’t the best state to bass fish? with our state record being under 8 pounds, but as far as trout fishing goes, I’d say we’re the best state for it in the country. I don’t plan on it but it would defiantly be a very cool job if I would be able to make a living off of it

 

Hey Gilly Gals!

Nice to "see" you back here. No apologies needed, I am very familiar with winter in the Northern plains/Rocky Mt area of the country. Lived in CO for five years, and spent another 10 on and off in SoDak.

You're right about the bass/trout ratio but you're certainly not alone with that. As far as a future profession, it is of course all up to you, but in your neck of the woods we always need great guides (nice deer in your profile pic btw). And you can make some pretty good money at it if it's something you really love....but you do really need to love it. I worked for a guide/outfitter in CO for a season (June -Nov.) It was a wonderful experience, hard work, but worth the effort, at least for me. In the summer months we did guided horseback tours into the mountains and then it was off to hunting camp in the fall.

Wishing you all the best with the Curado k. Shimano isn't my cup of tea, but they do make a decent reel, and hey, if we all liked the same things it would be a mighty boring world!  Let us know how it works out, and please keep us posted on your season.

Say "hello" to the big sky for me...it will be a long while before I get back that way and I sure do miss it!

LM

[Gilly Gals]

On 4/6/2018 at 8:51 AM, LadiMopar said:

 

Hey Gilly Gals!

Nice to "see" you back here. No apologies needed, I am very familiar with winter in the Northern plains/Rocky Mt area of the country. Lived in CO for five years, and spent another 10 on and off in SoDak.

You're right about the bass/trout ratio but you're certainly not alone with that. As far as a future profession, it is of course all up to you, but in your neck of the woods we always need great guides (nice deer in your profile pic btw). And you can make some pretty good money at it if it's something you really love....but you do really need to love it. I worked for a guide/outfitter in CO for a season (June -Nov.) It was a wonderful experience, hard work, but worth the effort, at least for me. In the summer months we did guided horseback tours into the mountains and then it was off to hunting camp in the fall.

Wishing you all the best with the Curado k. Shimano isn't my cup of tea, but they do make a decent reel, and hey, if we all liked the same things it would be a mighty boring world!  Let us know how it works out, and please keep us posted on your season.

Say "hello" to the big sky for me...it will be a long while before I get back that way and I sure do miss it!

LM

Thanks so much for the kind words and I will try my best to keep on posting about my fishing experience this spring, summer and fall. I recently made a big purchase and bought a (pontoon)? Not sure what to call it but i'll post pictures when i get home. It has a trolling motor though and i've really enjoyed it so far.

[thinkingredneck]

In WY, an inflatable pontoon might be a better choice

[the reel ess]

Check out Academy. They have a Magellan (their house brand) model that looks exactly like the Pescador (not the pro) for $449. My guess is it's the exact same kayak, but $50 less. It's probably still made by Perception.

[Gilly Gals]

5 hours ago, thinkingredneck said:

In WY, an inflatable pontoon might be a better choice

that's actually what i ended up buying, its got a trolling motor on it and it works great.

[Dranrab]

On 4/24/2018 at 3:14 PM, the reel ess said:

Check out Academy. They have a Magellan (their house brand) model that looks exactly like the Pescador (not the pro) for $449. My guess is it's the exact same kayak, but $50 less. It's probably still made by Perception.

And those are the old Wilderness Systems Tarpon molds.   I have owned a 10 and a 12 and they are fantastic.  

[the reel ess]

1 hour ago, Dranrab said:

And those are the old Wilderness Systems Tarpon molds.   I have owned a 10 and a 12 and they are fantastic.  

Yes, I have the 12' Pescador. They are a bargain for what you get. The only drawback to it is the old seat design. I use a stadium cushion to keep my tailbone from aching and keep my butt dry. I'd like a stadium seat but this kayak is not stable enough for it. That has me thinking of upgrading, saving the Pescador for buddies and selling my daughter's Spirit 120. If she goes can use the Pescador.