Guitarfish Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 I bet the dog wanted to share the kayak though! Thanks Mr. Abram for your service. Many friends went to Nam without me, some didn't come back. The draft went away before I did. 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted December 30, 2020 Super User Posted December 30, 2020 About the only thing you're getting for $150 is a 8ft Lifetime kayak. I would be afraid of my fat ass sinking it as I exceed the weight capacity. You'll want a few extra dollars for a PFD. 1 Quote
nmatthes Posted December 30, 2020 Posted December 30, 2020 If you get to Iowa/have relatives in iowa? There are two really nice old town canoes on craigslist for free right now. Just an option! Quote
schplurg Posted December 31, 2020 Posted December 31, 2020 I think I'd go with those inflatable yaks on page 1 of this thread. I almost did that before I found my yak. Need an air pump (at least I would), a paddle, and pfd. Get one used for 5 bucks, we just sold a bunch of nice ski jackets. Make a paddle out of a piece of wood if you need to be super cheap. Wood even floats! Quote
Fred Allen Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 I picked this up on sale on Amazon for 130 or so. I made a floor out of plywood I already had. Got a life jacket for around 40 bucks. Made an anchor out of an old 8 pound dumbell and some walmart rope. I am 6 foot 2 and 250 pounds and its find for just me. Its a good joke how they say its a 3 man boat. For one its comfortable and I can even stand up in a pinch with my 3/4 plywood floor. Boated all last summer but I only go to places where there is no motor or only electric motor allowed which is plenty up here in NY. I did take it out on Ballston lake though and the motor boat wakes didnt scare me too much as I thought they would. Real workout rowing this thing though. I got a attachment for my cordless drill in gonna try out in the spring to see if I can at least get out there easy. For me its all about space because I got no place to store a boat and only drive a sedan. This whole set up can fit in the back seat of my sedan with the plywood in the trunk. I actually keep it in my car year round it does not bother me for space. Takes me 10 minutes from getting out of the car to have the thing pumped up and ready to go. 3 Quote
Bolar Posted January 10, 2021 Posted January 10, 2021 13 hours ago, Fred Allen said: I picked this up on sale on Amazon for 130 or so. I made a floor out of plywood I already had. Got a life jacket for around 40 bucks. Made an anchor out of an old 8 pound dumbell and some walmart rope. I am 6 foot 2 and 250 pounds and its find for just me. Its a good joke how they say its a 3 man boat. For one its comfortable and I can even stand up in a pinch with my 3/4 plywood floor. Boated all last summer but I only go to places where there is no motor or only electric motor allowed which is plenty up here in NY. I did take it out on Ballston lake though and the motor boat wakes didnt scare me too much as I thought they would. Real workout rowing this thing though. I got a attachment for my cordless drill in gonna try out in the spring to see if I can at least get out there easy. For me its all about space because I got no place to store a boat and only drive a sedan. This whole set up can fit in the back seat of my sedan with the plywood in the trunk. I actually keep it in my car year round it does not bother me for space. Takes me 10 minutes from getting out of the car to have the thing pumped up and ready to go. Something like a 5 gallon paint mixer? Quote
Super User BrianMDTX Posted January 10, 2021 Super User Posted January 10, 2021 I used a trolling motor prop. It worked, but I did not find it easy to control. But my inflatable is different and I sit up higher, so it may be a different story with his boat. On high speed I was moving. Just hard to keep straight with the prop off to the side. I also ditched the oars and went with a yak paddle. I used a trolling motor prop. It worked, but I did not find it easy to control. But my inflatable is different and I sit up higher, so it may be a different story with his boat. On high speed I was moving. Just hard to keep straight with the prop off to the side. I also ditched the oars and went with a yak paddle. 1 Quote
Super User MassYak85 Posted January 10, 2021 Super User Posted January 10, 2021 You should easily be able to find a used sub dolphin kayak or something. Not great but it will get the job done. I've fished out of a 10 foot sit in kayak for years. Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted January 10, 2021 Super User Posted January 10, 2021 How much are the dues to join a local bass club as a co-angler? That's a different direction than most of the advice above, but may be worth looking into as an option. 1 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted January 10, 2021 Super User Posted January 10, 2021 An inner tube? JK. Scour Craigslist and Offer Up. My buddy got a basic sit inside kayak for $100. It's nothing special, but gets him on the water every now and then. I'd really say you should save up to about $300 and you'll have some better options. Quote
Ratherbefishing75 Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 If you ever come to brockon Massachusetts I have a old canoe that’s really beet up it’s been over waterfalls flipped of the back of a truck and sunk a cupule of times but with some gorilla glue and duck tape it should be good and a small fiberglass dingy that you can have for free just need to come and get them I’ll even help you load them lol Quote
Dens228 Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 I started out six years ago in a used Pond Prowler that I bought with a small trolling motor for $300. Now I have a Bonafide SS127 with a Bixby motor, Garmin with Sidevu, and little tweaks and mods.......... Not to mention I also started with bringing two rods and now bring six to eight depending on where and when......... so at least I started cheap........lol Quote
michaelb Posted February 25, 2021 Posted February 25, 2021 You can definitely get a used kayak on craigslist or other online site for $150 and fish out it. I have bought several over the years. This will likely be a kayak you sit in, and won't be rigged for fishing; but really you can fish out of just about anything that floats (and isn't a touring or whitewater boat). I don't love shopping craigslist though, there are usually something sketchy or far away or unappealing about the seller. The best deals though are driving around on the weekend in the spring, for garage sales or if you can drive near or along lakes, out in folks front lawns with a for sale sign. I can't buy any more kayaks, so I no longer stop; but I am sure I will violate that rule again soon. Quote
Larry S Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 Don't let the negative jerk offs who feel the need to tell you what you cant do discourage you from your goals. Keep an eye out of FB market place or eBay for a fishing tube.. Buy some cheap waders and some fins or paddle pushers ( i prefer paddle pushers myself) and go fishing ! 150 is a tight budget but i see tube for sale on fb for 75-80 bucks all the time offer them 50. The seller will probably have a set of fins or pusher you can grab up for 10-20 more bucks. have fun and enjoy fishing!! Quote
FrogFreak Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 I would consider looking at Kayak rental shops as well. I just picked up a slightly used Old Town Topwater 106 for $650. I know it's more that you want to spend but it's a great little kayak. Quote
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