First Yak Decision Yak!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Joker619 · 07-25-2012, 02:22 PM

Need some help with my first kayak decision. Went to OEX and tried out the stealth 12 and ride 135. Both were stable with the ride a tad faster. I went home and did some research and saw some threads on leaky hatches and hulls on the Malibu. I love the design and bait tank and storage options. Just a little concerned about those posts. The ride was good too but not as much storage or at least right there near the seat. Please help me choosing the right one. Gonna start off I the SD but of course gonna get out to the kelp beds. Need a good, reliable, and standable platform because I do bass fish also. Any help from first hand users is what I need and some suggestions. The last thing i want to do is bust out silicone to waterproof a brand new kayak. Thanks in advance.

07-25-2012, 02:22 PM	#1
Joker619 Junior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 15	First Yak Decision Yak!! Need some help with my first kayak decision. Went to OEX and tried out the stealth 12 and ride 135. Both were stable with the ride a tad faster. I went home and did some research and saw some threads on leaky hatches and hulls on the Malibu. I love the design and bait tank and storage options. Just a little concerned about those posts. The ride was good too but not as much storage or at least right there near the seat. Please help me choosing the right one. Gonna start off I the SD but of course gonna get out to the kelp beds. Need a good, reliable, and standable platform because I do bass fish also. Any help from first hand users is what I need and some suggestions. The last thing i want to do is bust out silicone to waterproof a brand new kayak. Thanks in advance.