New to the kayak world - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

easyday · 11-05-2014, 09:57 PM

If your looking to do a decent amount of diving from the yak you may want to look into the ride series from wilderness systems. A lot wider and significantly more stable.

tacmik · 11-06-2014, 05:12 AM

Check out the yaks for sale in this forum. One guy has three very good yaks for sale at good prices. Anyone of them would fit your needs.

FlyFishinYakr · 11-06-2014, 05:22 AM

I will repeat the response many newbies have received and are generally recommended by most shops...try them out first, see how it feels, checkout the layout to see if it matches your requirements (especially since you seem to want to do some, although I have no idea of how much, free diving from your kayak.
If by chance you plan on doing any Scuba you might need a boat with a sizeable cargo area. Search previous threads on this board for all kinds of information that might relate to your concerns.

ONLY 'YOU' will know what's best for you!

Call one of the OEX SHOPS as they have most any models available for Demos and are/can be a wealth of information when assisting you in choosing a Kayak!
FFY

Cubanaso · 11-06-2014, 06:30 AM

Thanks for all the insight and and welcomes. I share my time between work in the central valley (chico area) and home (orange county). I free dive and fish the north coast and need a kayak for that mainly, but also some river runs. I would love to hit up some kelp paddies down south while I'm home.

I'll be down south in about two weeks and will have some time to hopefully try out some kayaks and purchase something.

What is fair price range for a tarpon 140-160 or x factor? I was looking to spend between 350-600 for a used one. Is this feasible? I feel like I've seen some in this range.

Thanks again for the input.

ctfphoto · 11-06-2014, 07:33 AM

I have a Tarpon 120, probably should have got the 140.

My Tarpon is super fast and super stable. Best thing I ever bought.

Be careful, this sport is SUPER ADDICTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-05-2014, 09:57 PM	#1
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	If your looking to do a decent amount of diving from the yak you may want to look into the ride series from wilderness systems. A lot wider and significantly more stable. __________________

11-06-2014, 05:12 AM	#2
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Check out the yaks for sale in this forum. One guy has three very good yaks for sale at good prices. Anyone of them would fit your needs. __________________

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11-06-2014, 05:22 AM	#3
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	I will repeat the response many newbies have received and are generally recommended by most shops...try them out first, see how it feels, checkout the layout to see if it matches your requirements (especially since you seem to want to do some, although I have no idea of how much, free diving from your kayak. If by chance you plan on doing any Scuba you might need a boat with a sizeable cargo area. Search previous threads on this board for all kinds of information that might relate to your concerns. ONLY 'YOU' will know what's best for you! Call one of the OEX SHOPS as they have most any models available for Demos and are/can be a wealth of information when assisting you in choosing a Kayak! FFY

11-06-2014, 06:30 AM	#4
Cubanaso Junior Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 6	Thanks for all the insight and and welcomes. I share my time between work in the central valley (chico area) and home (orange county). I free dive and fish the north coast and need a kayak for that mainly, but also some river runs. I would love to hit up some kelp paddies down south while I'm home. I'll be down south in about two weeks and will have some time to hopefully try out some kayaks and purchase something. What is fair price range for a tarpon 140-160 or x factor? I was looking to spend between 350-600 for a used one. Is this feasible? I feel like I've seen some in this range. Thanks again for the input.

11-06-2014, 07:33 AM	#5
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I have a Tarpon 120, probably should have got the 140. My Tarpon is super fast and super stable. Best thing I ever bought. Be careful, this sport is SUPER ADDICTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!