Fishing Kayak

[inrll]

Here is a great article on first time kayak buying. http://www.yakangler.com/blogs/on-th...e-kayak-buyers

[jcb]

If you want well under $1000 check out the basspro ascend. Decent reviews, but I can't say I've used one. I figured for the money it was a good route to go if I ever get around to it.

Got one last week and took it out over the weekend.

I got the FS128T, the biggest one. I'm a big guy so stability was the key for me. It seems to track pretty well and is extremely stable. Despite its size it is fairly maneuverable. Some of the hatches leak but I've read you can address that issue with some silicone. So far, so good.

Downside, it's a really heavy beast to load/unload LOL

[Tstrong]

I have a Jackson Coosa Yakattack edition that I will be looking to sell before Christmas. The kayak retails for $1299 and I will be asking around $1000. It will come with all of the accessories that it originally came with. Its a great kayak for moving water but definitely versatile enough for lakes and ponds too. I am planning to sell it because I will be getting the new Coosa HD that should be coming out in November.

[schymad]

Thanks everyone for the advice. Definitely going to check out Canoe Ky in Frankfort.

[IronWorker]

Some of the Canoe and Kayak rental businesses around the bigger lakes will sell their canoes and kayaks after the shiny new look rubs off them. Those guys would be your best bet for figuring out what you do and dont want before you go sinking serious money into a brand new one.