lip ripson Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 I just picked up a kayak this winter for fishing. Got a real good deal that i couldnt pass on.I have seen alot of people saying that the sit on are better then the sit in. Just wondered why that is and if i should craiglist the one i bought, which is a sit in, and pick up a different one? Im mostly using it to drift a river and to have access at better holes. Would appreciate any feedback. Quote
B-Dozer Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 I'm one of the few who prefer sit in kayaks. I have two and I like staying dryer since I use them anytime there is no ice on the water. I say give it a try, see how you like it, use your own judgement instead of doing what somebody else does. Quote
tnbassfisher Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 I prefer a sit-on top for a couple of reasons. 1. Especially for fishing rivers, you don't have to worry about getting water in them and well, sinking for the most part. Any water just goes out of the scupper holes in a sot, where you don't have that option in a sink. 2. There are more rigging options and places to put stuff on a sot, i.e. rod holders, depth finder, etc. Edit: I wouldn't go and craiglist your kayak just yet. Give it a shot, there are many people who you will find who are sink advocates and refuse to use a sot. Quote
lip ripson Posted March 28, 2011 Author Posted March 28, 2011 Thanks for the replys, i guess i will just have to try it out and see how well it works. Its my new fishing experience for the year, so im really lookin foward to it. If that d**n mother nature would just be nice already. Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 I've been fishing out of a sit-in for 2-3 yrs now, and I can't think of a single thing that I might do in a SOT that I couldn't do in my sit-in. As far as rigging goes, there are options for sit-ins... Quote
Team_Dougherty Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Having fished from both I'll offer my experience. Sit in. lighter in general dryer lower in water harder to cast arms below side of kayak warmer in winter/ hotter in summer legs/feet out of sun in summer harder to reeenter if you dump water will collect in bottom of kayak need bilge pump. most of your stuff is inside harder to get at. SOT heavier in general wetter higher in water easier to cast arms above sides of kayak. colder in winter/ cooler in summer legs/feet can be burned to a crisp in summer. use sun screen easier to reenter if you dump water doesn't collect in kayak I find it easier to get to stuff on the back well area can sit sideways and dangle feet in water. spilled 24oz bottle of soda can easily be rinsed out. ;D Quote
B-Dozer Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Excellent summery TD I live in NW Ct. and for me a SI is a better choice, especially since I use it whenever the water isn't hard. Cockpit covers can be made or bought, or you can leave a big sponge in the bottom to empty any water that accumulates (usually very little for me). Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted March 28, 2011 Super User Posted March 28, 2011 Having fished from both I'll offer my experience.Sit in. lighter in general dryer lower in water harder to cast arms below side of kayak warmer in winter/ hotter in summer legs/feet out of sun in summer harder to reeenter if you dump water will collect in bottom of kayak need bilge pump. most of your stuff is inside harder to get at. SOT heavier in general wetter higher in water easier to cast arms above sides of kayak. colder in winter/ cooler in summer legs/feet can be burned to a crisp in summer. use sun screen easier to reenter if you dump water doesn't collect in kayak I find it easier to get to stuff on the back well area can sit sideways and dangle feet in water. spilled 24oz bottle of soda can easily be rinsed out. ;D In the top photo you seem blissfully unconcerned about JAWS swimming alongside. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 28, 2011 Super User Posted March 28, 2011 I've been fishing out of a sit-in for 2-3 yrs now, and I can't think of a single thing that I might do in a SOT that I couldn't do in my sit-in. Stand and fish, comfortably. Being able to stand, is a HUGE advantage. Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 I've been fishing out of a sit-in for 2-3 yrs now, and I can't think of a single thing that I might do in a SOT that I couldn't do in my sit-in. Stand and fish, comfortably. That's more of by-product of hull design, though. The cockpit on my 'yak is HUGE and one could easily stand in it, if it was more stable. There are also a great number of sit-ons that aren't stable enough to stand on. Quote
B-Dozer Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 I stand and fly fish out of my SI Old Town K140 w/o a problem Quote
Super User J Francho Posted March 28, 2011 Super User Posted March 28, 2011 I stand and fly fish out of my SI Old Town K140 w/o a problem Can you stand, and walk around in it? Like stand up, and turn around without tipping or falling out? Standing is one thing, but standing and fishing comfortably is another. My friend can stand on one leg in a surf ski racing kayak, but that's about it. Anyway, to the OP, plenty of people fish from a sit in. If it gets you out on the water, then I'm all for it! It's just that sit on tops are simply better suited for fishing. There's a reason there are 1000 different SOTs for fishing, and about 3 SINKs. 1 Quote
Team_Dougherty Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 In the top photo you seem blissfully unconcerned about JAWS swimming alongside. You are not the first one to make that comment. ;D I think that it the paddle of the photographer I agree with others above. It all come down to personal preference. There are many kayaks out there. Try different ones. A local place, to me, has many you can try before you buy. I am sure there are others as well. Quote
B-Dozer Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 I stand and fly fish out of my SI Old Town K140 w/o a problem Can you stand, and walk around in it? Like stand up, and turn around without tipping or falling out? Standing is one thing, but standing and fishing comfortably is another. My friend can stand on one leg in a surf ski racing kayak, but that's about it. Anyway, to the OP, plenty of people fish from a sit in. If it gets you out on the water, then I'm all for it! It's just that sit on tops are simply better suited for fishing. There's a reason there are 1000 different SOTs for fishing, and about 3 SINKs. Actually I can and do. It was designed to be both a hunting and fishing kayak. It's wide and 14' long. Quote
lip ripson Posted March 28, 2011 Author Posted March 28, 2011 Again, thanks to all for the valuable info. Sounds like i just need to get out on it and feel it out. I think one thing for sure, is that on the water should be better then on the side lines, ha. Quote
Stasher1 Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 Again, thanks to all for the valuable info. Sounds like i just need to get out on it and feel it out. I think one thing for sure, is that on the water should be better then on the side lines, ha. Very true. Regardless which type you choose, it's going to open up a lot of water that you'd never reach from the shore. It'll also allow you to paddle into place that larger boat owners can't. Quote
BassininVT Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 We like the dry ride of our Si's we still have 2' of ice right now. And the weight works better for the kids and my girlfriend. You will enjoy and learn so much from the first few times. I thought i needed to upgrade right away but have put the money into gear and equipment witch has worked better for me. Quote
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