Kayak considerations

[mhall]

Many people say get the sit-on-top kind. I have actually never used one of those so I have a one-sided opinion.

I own two (basically identical) Perception 11' sit-in kayaks. They have a very large cockpit and weigh 44 lbs. I fish out of them a lot on small rivers, streams and lakes. You can carry them fairly easily by yourself, but they are more awkward than canoes so it's harder to carry them as far.

****'s sporting goods carries a model that is basically identical to mine with a few improvements (cockpit padding, etc.).

It seems to me that the sit-in kind would be more stable due to the lower center of gravity, but they are also probably harder to get in and out of.

I'd be happy to load them both up sometime soon and meet you somewhere to do a little fishing if you'd like to try one out and decide if you like the sit-in kind or not.

Michael

Thanks I might take you up on that, alot of guys use these at the Falls just to get to the Kentucky side than walk to desired locations to fish. It's a great way to escape the incredibly rude fisherman that frequent that place.

[know1]

Thanks I might take you up on that, alot of guys use these at the Falls just to get to the Kentucky side than walk to desired locations to fish. It's a great way to escape the incredibly rude fisherman that frequent that place.

I've always intended to try and fish the falls sometime. It's a little bit of a haul from where I'm at, though.

I've also wanted to float them down a section of Floyd's fork but haven't made that trip yet either.

[riverrat12]

What, you tired of lookin at me Mark lol...So your upgrading to a yak...my little V bottom is going to be jealous...Chuck

[mhall]

What, you tired of lookin at me Mark lol...So your upgrading to a yak...my little V bottom is going to be jealous...Chuck

Not at all my bromine, you now better than that. You have such a fan following and Possee or Antarague (spelling) I didn't want to impose and overstay my welcome. And besides I want to just explore that other side sometimes when we aren't there on Friday's and chase my little striped friends, lol.

Heck I'd fish with ya every Friday if you wanted me to, but I know that's overkill. Sometimes a catman just likes to be by himself and collect his thoughts and not catch Shad for two, lol.

[Bonefish]

There are so many fishing kayaks on the market now. I would find someone who either fishes from a kayak or a knowledgable sales guy on the subject. I have the Old Town Otter with the rodholder accessory. It is important to get one with a wide flat bottom with some degree of ceel because when baddling that is what keeps you on track without the boat trying to circle like the whitewater kayaks. The wider bottom will give you more stability. It is also important to get foot braces so you can put power on your paddles, if needed, by bracing your feet. I enjoy fishing from a kayak because you can be quiet and get into places a bigger boat can't. From ten years ago the price has dropped on kayaks...thank goodness, so you should pick out a really nice kayak that suit your needs at a resonable price.

[riverrat12]

Not at all my bromine, you now better than that. You have such a fan following and Possee or Antarague (spelling) I didn't want to impose and overstay my welcome. And besides I want to just explore that other side sometimes when we aren't there on Friday's and chase my little striped friends, lol.

Heck I'd fish with ya every Friday if you wanted me to, but I know that's overkill. Sometimes a catman just likes to be by himself and collect his thoughts and not catch Shad for two, lol.

You know your welcome anytime brother...Chuck

[ugglyotter]

Mark, go to Sea Eagle.com and look at their boats. I bought one recently and just got back from a trip 28 miles down the Green River they are really stable and one man can handle them with no problem.

[ironhead70]

id check in to a hobie cat the one that hank parker talks about all the time then u aint got to mess with the paddles

[mhall]

Mark, go to Sea Eagle.com and look at their boats. I bought one recently and just got back from a trip 28 miles down the Green River they are really stable and one man can handle them with no problem.

Thanks Jimbo.

[apb]

... chase my little striped friends, lol.....

I knew you would finally come around

Andrew

[Boat Bums]

Hey You might call Quest outdoors they used to put on canoe and yak try out at one of the local lake you could try them out. BPS just had a pool out front with yaks in it.

[GeoFisher]

Hey You might call Quest outdoors they used to put on canoe and yak try out at one of the local lake you could try them out. BPS just had a pool out front with yaks in it.

Hey........I just remembered.......

DEFINITELY give them a call............they had a DEMO of that Native Watercraft Fisherman............it retails for something like 1800, and they had it marked to 750......

Don't know if it still exists, but MAN...........talk about a GREAT DEAL.

later,

Geo