Kayak help

[03Marine]

Well dont have a boat any more, and been wade fishing for a while. I think Im going to be in the market to buy a kayak. I dont know much about them (brands, etc). My buddies swear by them. All the good fishing holes I used to go to, I cant get there anymore. If anyone can help me out. Thanks guys.

[Dawg]

You just missed both FTU & ACK Demo days recently, they had all their kayaks to demo on the water. There are quite a few out there to choose from & in all different price ranges. Do you want speed or stability to stand & fish? I like the Wilderness yaks, either the Ride 135 or the Tarpon 120, but still looking. FTU & ACK rent yaks so you test them out to find one that suites your needs.

[Jhua]

While I love my Tarpon 160, I love my Hobie Revo even more. Look into the Hobie yaks with mirage drive. It allows you to go further and the yaks are well made.

[Jerkyourcroaker]

I have a Native Ultimate 14. It works well for me, I was looking for a yak with large capacity and where one of my kids could ride up front and fish comfortably. If I was buying for myself, I would look hard at the Jackson Coosa. While my native is a stable boat and tracks well, it doesn't like chop without taking on water.

The Jackson boats, as well the WS Tarpon series may be better suited for the fishing the backwaters in and around Galveston.

If you haven't already, hit www.TexasKaykFisherman.com for reviews on individual boats. If you watch the 'for sale' section, you will find what you need at a knocked down price. I don't think you can go wrong buying your first boat used. You typically get a lot of accessories, maybe a paddle and a pfd for 85% of the price of a new hull. Thats what I did and it has worked well for me.

If you have other questions about kayak fishing, let me know and I'll be glad to help.

JYC

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[Curmudgeon]

If you haven't already, hit www.TexasKaykFisherman.com for reviews on individual boats. If you watch the 'for sale' section, you will find what you need at a knocked down price. I don't think you can go wrong buying your first boat used. You typically get a lot of accessories, maybe a paddle and a pfd for 85% of the price of a new hull. Thats what I did and it has worked well for me.

If you have other questions about kayak fishing, let me know and I'll be glad to help.

JYC

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Excellent advice! That's where I picked mine up as well.

[Milkjug]

Ocean kayak speck and mainstream kingfish are two great yaks that will set you back less than half as much as the other suggestions given.

[03Marine]

I'll look into it, thanks again guys. Really good info. Just workin on the wife right now. Maybe I can work a few extra jobs and not tell her.

[goodeyak]

Sometimes it is better to go aheand and make the purchase and then ask for forgiveness!! I have two yaks. One is the 15' Ocean Kayak and the other is a Hobie. Both are good yaks and both have their advantages for different types of fishing. Bottom line, for me, is being on the water in any yak is a good day!!

Happy Yaking to you!!!

[03Marine]

Sometimes it is better to go aheand and make the purchase and then ask for forgiveness!!

The last time I did that I extended my marine corps contract to go back to Iraq without telling her. Boy was I in trouble!!!!! I have been looking at the hobie. They are pretty nice lookin plus the added foot paddels are a plus.

[rackemup]

Hobies are great

[fathernson]

hobies where its at. If you want free demos give me a shout. Any model you want I have access to. I can meet you up for a fishing trip so you can see how it is to actually fish out of. Just shoot me a PM. Always better to know before you buy. Best way to know is to actually fish out of it.

[Curmudgeon]

I don't know if Hobies are the best, but it would be great to take them out and check them first. I'd take them up on their offer if I was you.

[FlatoutFishin]

OK Trident...large capacity, tracks well, and excellent when forced to paddle against the wind.

[Winter fisher]

I have 2 yaks ,started out cheap way bass pro ascend it comes with 3 rod holders and ok seat ,very stable and dry boat , but soft plastic and no place for Rutter ! ( harder in cross wind ) my other is a tarpon 140 , hard plastic , faster has Rutter , not as dry ,in rough water need to use scrubber plugs,more dough ,my wife likes the ascend ,it is wider and shorter ( if not windy ) they both do the job ,catch fish , they very quiet

[BubbaGump]

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