Rangerphil Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 I have read a lot on here about kayak fishing and it has spark some interest in me. I know nothing so all help would be appreciated. I am 6 foot 240 pounds, so I want something stable but not too big. I would be fishing small lakes and some bigger but nothing too big. I looked at pelican castaway 116 for sale at gander mt. Have no idea I do know I want a sot and something that I can add accessories to. Looking to start cheap maybe under 500? Also I have a pickup with 6'6" bed do you guys trailer these or put them in the back? Thanks Phil, with the price of gas the ranger maybe sitting slot in the driveway this year! Quote
Team_Dougherty Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 I would recommend a Ocean Kayak Prowler Big Game. http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/angler_editions/prowler_big_game.html Quote
flipin4bass Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 I'd check out this site, lots of info and reviews in the forums. Quote
Super User Marty Posted April 10, 2011 Super User Posted April 10, 2011 Before you buy anything without knowing much about kayaks, I'd recommend renting one if you have access to a place that rents them. Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted April 11, 2011 Super User Posted April 11, 2011 X2 on the Perception Frogginstein showed. I'm over 200 lbs and I have no trouble with mine. If you research the Perception, one knock on it is some complain it sits low in the water. I've never had an issue with water coming in and I've fished in some nasty windy conditions. I haul mine on the roof of my Honda. I hold it overhead and lay it into a set of "J" shaped kayak carriers and strap it down. I've seen devices that fit into the trailer hitch receiver of a pickup that are used to haul canoes and kayaks. Quote
CAdeltaLipRipper Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 We have kayaks and theyre pretty fun, we don't use them much though. My dad has these on his bed.They can hold two kayaks Quote
hokiefisherman93 Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 I am going to be another to reccomend raising your budget a bit, and look for a quality used one such as the ride 135. It's a very wide boat, but not too hard to paddle. I also have a truck with an 8ft bed with tailgate down,but I use a bed extender to support more than 3/4 of the yak. It's easy loading and unloading, but trucks do not get the best gas mileage so I may invest in a yakima or thule rack. If you get a chance check out kayakbassfishing.com there is lot of info about kayak fishing on there and chosing the right kayak for your needs. Good luck in your search, you will enjoy it! Just a couple pics from my most recent trip for shad on the James River and how I transport with my truck and bed extender Quote
Rangerphil Posted April 12, 2011 Author Posted April 12, 2011 Well I am going to start saving up for a perception caster! After looking at a lot on the Internet this is the one that looks the best for me. So, besides the kayak what else? Paddle, vest and?? I know depth finder but that will be later on, also I saw truck bed extender that looks like it would work for me. Thanks to everyone for their recommendations. I did like the Jackson coosa but a little steep in price for me to start out! Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted April 13, 2011 Super User Posted April 13, 2011 you won't be disappointed with the Caster besides the obvious things ya need. get some yellow foam golf balls at fleet farm or wherever for scupper plugs, they work like a charm. enjoy ninja fishin Yep. Take that one step further. Use a skinny screwdriver or an awl and punch a hole through the ball. Now thread a shoelace or thin piece of cord through the ball and tie a knot at one end so it can't be pulled back through. Now it's easier to remove the plug. Make the cord long enough to tie it off somewhere on the yak so it never gets lost. Rangerphil - In case you don't know, scuppers are holes that go through the hull of the kayak. On the Perception there are two of them - one forward of the seat and one aft of the seat in the depression for a five gallon bucket. For lake fishing you want these holes plugged or the yak will take on water (it WILL NOT sink) For ocean use you want the scuppers open as they act as a self bailer. Don't buy the 'official' scupper plugs they probably sell where you will buy the kayak, the golf balls work much better. Quote
Rangerphil Posted April 13, 2011 Author Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks, stupid question but when it is raining I would keep those holes open correct? Also do I need to have a flag pole on the yak? Thanks again I hope to have everything ready to go by the first of June! Quote
SimonSays Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks, stupid question but when it is raining I would keep those holes open correct? Also do I need to have a flag pole on the yak? Thanks again I hope to have everything ready to go by the first of June! Yep, if it's raining leave the scuppers unplugged for rain water to drain. Flag pole...up to you, many kayakers don't in smaller bodies of fresh water, but larger bodies with power boaters or the salt many will. Quote
B-Dozer Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks, stupid question but when it is raining I would keep those holes open correct? Also do I need to have a flag pole on the yak? Thanks again I hope to have everything ready to go by the first of June! Of coarse, where are you going to hoist the Pirate flag? Quote
hokiefisherman93 Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Well I am going to start saving up for a perception caster! After looking at a lot on the Internet this is the one that looks the best for me. So, besides the kayak what else? Paddle, vest and?? I know depth finder but that will be later on, also I saw truck bed extender that looks like it would work for me. Thanks to everyone for their recommendations. I did like the Jackson coosa but a little steep in price for me to start out! What you need... PFD, PFD, PFD, PFD, and PFD!!! Buy one that is comfortable while in the kayak or you will not wear it. There are many great ones out there designed with a high back specifically meant for kayaking such as Stohlquist amongst others. As far as paddles go, you can use a cheap-o, but if long distances or ocean, or long days of paddling are in your future, you may want to look into buying a decent paddle. Aqua Bond, Bending Branches, and Werner make quality paddles just to name a few. The rest is up to you and how you want it rigged. I personally am a strong believer in a flag and light (necessary during night); you are sitting low in the water, and are hard to see sometimes when there are swells or rollers. Rigging is totally personal though. Rig it how YOU feel comfortable. Before drilling holes for rod holders or anything consider if it will be in the way. I thought I had a perfect spot for a set of paddle clips. After 20min my knuckles were torn up and I broke them off. One last bit of advice, on sunny days make sure you put suncreen everywhere, I overlooked my legs the first time and will never make that mistake again; you are fully exposed on a sit on top kayak Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted April 13, 2011 Super User Posted April 13, 2011 I also fish from a caster. Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted April 13, 2011 Super User Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks, stupid question but when it is raining I would keep those holes open correct? Also do I need to have a flag pole on the yak? Thanks again I hope to have everything ready to go by the first of June! Leave the holes plugged. The amount of water that will accumulate during a rainstorm is nothing compared to having the holes open. You could always carry a large sponge to soak up any little puddles that form. Quote
Rangerphil Posted April 14, 2011 Author Posted April 14, 2011 Thanks for all the tips! Would love to see some pics of you guys kayaks! Quote
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