Need help on First Ocean fishing kayak

[Famous2146]

Originally Posted by ctfphoto

I second the Wilderness Systems Tarpon.

A very stable and fast boat.

Plus a great fishing platform for the price.

They seem to have good reviews but they are also heavier Tarpon 160 80lbs Trident and Malibu are 60-65 lbs with max wight being 500-550 as the Tarpon is only 375. Tarpon also has less storage.

[beef78]

Originally Posted by Famous2146

They seem to have good reviews but they are also heavier Tarpon 160 80lbs Trident and Malibu are 60-65 lbs with max wight being 500-550 as the Tarpon is only 375. Tarpon also has less storage.

I have the tarpon 14 and weigh 210. It carries me, my bait tank, about 25-30 lbs worth tackle, 3 fishing poles, and my 4 year old daughter comfortably. It is pretty stable. I had to try to tip it over in flat water. My daughter also likes to squirm and reach off the side of the kayak, but I haven't tipped it over yet, (Knock on wood). The gear track is also pretty awesome. Saves you the trouble of drilling into the hull. Also, I can lift and carry it over my head no problem and put it on top of my jeep commander.

[Famous2146]

Originally Posted by beef78

I have the tarpon 14 and weigh 210. It carries me, my bait tank, about 25-30 lbs worth tackle, 3 fishing poles, and my 4 year old daughter comfortably. It is pretty stable. I had to try to tip it over in flat water. My daughter also likes to squirm and reach off the side of the kayak, but I haven't tipped it over yet, (Knock on wood). The gear track is also pretty awesome. Saves you the trouble of drilling into the hull. Also, I can lift and carry it over my head no problem and put it on top of my jeep commander.

So as far as tack what do you bring on any giving fishing day? Do bring hear for specific fish such as calico, or Hali? Just trying to get info so I can begin to build my slaying arsenal and better prepare for the fishing season.

[alanw]

Originally Posted by beef78

about 25-30 lbs worth tackle