Fishing Kayak Options

[bob46]

Feild and stream has a huge sale I agree with the pedals but I already have a boat I bought the feild and stream eagle tallon it's a barge tons of room you are not going anywhere fast I bought one because I have a travel trailer and sometimes we camp a few hours away not worth driving two vehicles I tried it out Sunday I stayed fairly dry but I plugged up the scubbard holes under the seat left the ones open by your feet if I had the money I would have bought one I can stand up in heard a lot of good about bass pro ascends I just my two cents worth

[DJD]

Nucanoe also has some decent products and they are not as costly as the Hobie. I have a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 and its a nice yak but not as advanced as the newer models with large elevated seats that swivel. Being able to stand-up and stretch the muscles would be a good thing!

[King31]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I actually went with a Perception Pescador Pro 12.0. Dunham’s is having a huge sale and I saved about $140. Planning on hitting the water tomorrow and will post a follow up. I realize it’s not the best, but all of the positive reviews make it seem well worth it. Weighing in at 64lbs and having molded in handles, the kayak can easily be picked up by myself which is exactly what I was looking for to haul in my truck.

[King31]

Had an early start this morning and was sitting on a small lake in KY at 5AM cst! The yak is going to take some getting used to, but it was so easy to load and get set up in.
I have to get a few foam golf balls for plugs since I didn't like the little amount of water in the bottom. The water was very calm and positioning was cake for my first trip. Hopefully there's a little wind next time so I can get used to different conditions.

A few things that need to be worked on:
1. Paddling without getting water everywhere (Might not be possible, but I would hate to fish colder water)
2. Using the restroom (Went to the bank and also used a bottle) LOL
3. Kayak storage layout (A lot of stuff ended up between my legs because of the easy access)

I managed to catch 12-15 this morning and got off the water right at 11AM. I'll call it a success! Happy 4th everyone!
http://i68.tinypic.com/3446nwx.jpg

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[SLP]

Had an early start this morning and was sitting on a small lake in KY at 5AM cst! The yak is going to take some getting used to, but it was so easy to load and get set up in.
I have to get a few foam golf balls for plugs since I didn't like the little amount of water in the bottom. The water was very calm and positioning was cake for my first trip. Hopefully there's a little wind next time so I can get used to different conditions.

A few things that need to be worked on:
1. Paddling without getting water everywhere (Might not be possible, but I would hate to fish colder water)
2. Using the restroom (Went to the bank and also used a bottle) LOL
3. Kayak storage layout (A lot of stuff ended up between my legs because of the easy access)

I managed to catch 12-15 this morning and got off the water right at 11AM. I'll call it a success! Happy 4th everyone!
http://i68.tinypic.com/3446nwx.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/4c4g.jpg

Nice job! Thanks for sharing

1. You may want to consider a little longer paddle if you continue to have water issues from paddle.
2. I think every kayak uses the shore at times LOL
3. Do you have a hatch anywhere between your feet? If so you can store some things in a dry bag inside it but if so tie it off so it doesn't slide away from your reach. Any space under the seat? If yes then a small flat plastic lure container might fit under it. Some tools will often fit nicely on the sides of the seat.

Enjoy, kayak fishing is a lot of fun.

Also just have to ask? Are you certain that is 12'? I'm probably wrong and it's hard to really tell for sure but in that picture it looks a little like a 10' and just wanted you to be sure they gave you what you paid for.

[King31]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing

1. You may want to consider a little longer paddle if you continue to have water issues from paddle.
2. I think every kayak uses the shore at times LOL
3. Do you have a hatch anywhere between your feet? If so you can store some things in a dry bag inside it but if so tie it off so it doesn't slide away from your reach. Any space under the seat? If yes then a small flat plastic lure container might fit under it. Some tools will often fit nicely on the sides of the seat.

Enjoy, kayak fishing is a lot of fun.

Also just have to ask? Are you certain that is 12'? I'm probably wrong and it's hard to really tell for sure but in that picture it looks a little like a 10' and just wanted you to be sure they gave you what you paid for.

Thanks, SLP. It is the Pescador Pro 120 and measures right at 12'. I have a 230cm Carlisle Magic Plus paddle so there is definitely a possibility of needing longer since I'm 6'2" and the kayak is 32.5" wide. I was in a bind when I bought it because I needed one for today and it was on sale. Might have do that when late fall rolls around.

I have a hatch directly behind the seat. It isn't the most user friendly, but it could be a possibility as well. I do have a place for a box under my seat. Once I figure out what I actually need, hopefully I will be more organized. How do most people get to the bow tank well?

[SLP]

If you ever do go shopping for another paddle I would recommend this one. It has a notch in one of the handles so it can also be used to retrieve snagged lures. I was skeptical whether it would work when I first got it but it works great! It has saved me a lot of money retrieving lures that were snagged on something under the surface and would have been lost otherwise. Even if I'm not on the kayak and using my regular boat I now always take that paddle along because it works so well as a lure retriever.

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/8797...n%20Camouflage

As far as storing things up front in the bow I don't. If I were taking it on a camping trip I think I would store stuff down in the bow hatch but for fishing I want things within arms length or not at all. Obviously it is all just a personal preference and about just finding what works for you.

Good luck with your new "toy"