bdjk00 Posted July 13, 2011 Posted July 13, 2011 Want to get into kayak fishing. What is the best kayak for the price. In your opinion. On average how much would it cost to get started up? For an average rig. Just post whatever you would like about kayak fishing. Stories, rigs, anything. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 13, 2011 Super User Posted July 13, 2011 You need to give up a budget. This OK PBG was about $2000, fully rigged: Quote
Flywatersmallie Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 Nice boat J Francho! And this one was a little under $400 fully rigged before I added the fish finder. Of course then I add 400 lbs of tackle and 5 rods and it becomes more expensive but... you can do it on a budget if you want to Quote
flipin4bass Posted July 27, 2011 Posted July 27, 2011 This is what I have tied up in mine: 2009 Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Prowler $899 (Now $949 from Austin Canoe&Kayak) Scotty Powerlock Rod Holders #230 $18.95 3ea Scotty Gimball Mount #253 $22.99 2ea Scotty Rod Holder Extender #254M $15.49 1ea Ocean Kayak Mod Pod Upgrade Kit $75 (This comes with the 2011 Tridents) Hobie Bungee Paddle Leash $12 Hobie Rod Leash $15.99 3ea Stohlquist Fisherman Highback Life Vest $99 Carlisle Paddle $99 Milk Crate FREE Total:$1350.17 Austin Canoe&Kayak is now offering free shipping on kayaks and 15% off accessories. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 27, 2011 Super User Posted July 27, 2011 Milk Crate FREE Ahuh....part of the MLT, I see. (Milk Crate Liberation Team) Quote
flipin4bass Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Ahuh....part of the MLT, I see. (Milk Crate Liberation Team) Hmmm, Milk Crate Liberation Front....sounds like a paramilitary organization. SCOGGINS OUTDOORS Quote
Jim McC Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Can anyone recommend a decent kayak life jacket on a budget, maybe $75 or less? A fishing one would be a bonus. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 28, 2011 Super User Posted July 28, 2011 I use a Stohlquist Fisherman, a little over your budget, though. Extrasport Osprey is one I had before, nice jacket, too. Quote
hookingem Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 A life vest IMO is not a place to skimp. It's only your life were talking about Quote
Jim McC Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 A life vest IMO is not a place to skimp. It's only your life were talking about Thanks for that wisdom. Am I supposed to believe a $100 one will save me and a cheaper one won't? I mainly want to make sure I buy a comfortable one. Quote
flipin4bass Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks for that wisdom. Am I supposed to believe a $100 one will save me and a cheaper one won't? I mainly want to make sure I buy a comfortable one. A cheaper one can save you just as well, but that $100 vest sure is a lot more comfortable. Quote
North Ga Hillbilly Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 My kayak is a cheap one from dicks sporting goods bought 10 years ago. I added a milk crate to the back with three pieces of PVC to hold rods. It gets you some serious looks putting it in the water, but I have caught plenty of fish from it. I think a comparable setup could be had for ~200, not saying I dont look forward to getting a new sit on top, but it works, and for VERRRY cheap. Id suggest trying out someones, or putting together a cheap setup before you spend upwards of a grand on one. Ive found some definate irritating tendicies about fishing out of a kayak. They dont bother me to the point where I dont enjoy it, but worth trying out before cleanin out the bank account NGaHB Quote
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