Kayak rental

[kyfanatic]

Hi. I have been thinking of getting a kayak for fishing. I've never used a kayak before and don't want to waste money on something that I won't use. I know you can rent regular paddle type kayaks for recreation to try them and I may go that route to get an idea of how I like it. The one I've really been interested in was the kind I saw on Kentucky afield. I like the looks and thoughts of the native propel (pedal type) kayak. They aren't cheap so I don't want to buy one to see if I even like them. My question is does anyone know where I could rent one of these native propel type kayaks to try one out? I looked at them at canoe Kentucky and liked them but they don't rent that kind because of the creek depth where they let you use them. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Bmc96

I'm not sure where you are located,but Thaxton's canoe and kayak rents them and offers various trips on the Main Licking River and South Fork of the Licking,and possibly a couple trips on larger creeks in Northern Ky,see link

http://www.gopaddling.com/

[MrPike]

I'm not sure where you are located,but Thaxton's canoe and kayak rents them and offers various trips on the Main Licking River and South Fork of the Licking,and possibly a couple trips on larger creeks in Northern Ky,see link

http://www.gopaddling.com/

There is NO comparison between pedal vs paddle. I have a Native Slayer Propel 13 and that is what I recommend for inland freshwater fishing. On the coast I would go with Hobie.

I take my propel to the cumberland river and slay the trout by pointing my bow up current and slowly pedaling to keep myself positioned in one spot. I use the rudder to make small adjustments and can "creep" closer to shore or farther out all the while I am fishing. I have gone with friends who had paddles and I catch way more fish than them because I am stationary burning up a tree lap or eddie while they are swept downstream and constantly having to paddle back to me and only getting a couple casts in before having to pick the paddle up again.

Buy the pedal kayak. You will NEVER regret it and the re-sale is actually very good. Paddle kayaks are a dime a dozen but you rarely see a slayer propel or hobie for sale and when you do they still arent giving them away.

[huntingteacher]

I would kayak Cumberland River but I've kayaked a lot. That can be a dangerous River. Very cold and can be very swift. Also to stay in one spot, an anchor works pretty good. The pedal kind are great, and I'd buy one too, but now if I'm going to large water I take my bass boat. Still would buy a cheap paddle type to see if kayak fishing is for you. If you really like it you will want more than one anyway. You will want to take your family and friends and extra kayaks come in handy.

[Bmc96]

I'll have to try that website. Do you know if the rent the pedal type or just the paddle type? I think I would like a pedal type like the Native propels but I'm not sure. If I could rent one and try it would help me make a decision. I may end up just renting the regular paddle type kayak or purchasing one to see how I do with it. I think I'll like fishing from a kayak so I'm sure I'd end up wanting the pedal type eventually anyway to at least try. I like to fish but I prefer to get more away from everyone and secluded. I can't really do that bank fishing at boat docks or most any public fishing hole. Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I really appreciate it and all information helps.