Kayak advice strongly needed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

inshorefisher · 03-17-2011, 12:37 AM

test as many kayaks (malibu, ocean, hobie, cobra, tarpon) as you can before buying. looking for speed (narrow and long kayak) or stability (wide and shorter kayak)? you can do that at rental places. many good deals come and go...so be patience. scored a excellence X-13 with fishfisher and battery and some misc items for a great price (less then 650). cheap kayak storage by the launch...tough one. just some basic tips from someone that just went trough the process a few months ago. search the forum here...ton of great information from experts.

bus kid · 03-17-2011, 05:40 AM

Being that you are 14 how do you plan on getting it to the water and home?
Is a older family member considering a kayak as well?
The most difficult aspect of kayaking is transporting to and from the water. you get that figured out, and you will be ok.
Stop by OEX Sunset Beach and try out as many as you can, then once a year malibu kayaks has a factory sale where you can get a really good deal. you just missed this years. The classifieds here are a good place to look as well.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-17-2011, 08:27 AM

The FnD is generally considered a Big Guy kayak, are you a real big 14 year old??? You may find this kayak to be a bit of a load for you to deal with, on and off the water. It will get you well off the water as you asked though.

basskillah1496 · 03-17-2011, 11:34 AM

Jhon salmons which one do.you recommend

Jim Sammons LJKF · 03-17-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by basskillah1496

Jhon salmons which one do.you recommend

WOW That is the wost butchering of my name I have ever seen.
As to the kayak, it really depends on your size and where you plan on paddling

Lets_Fish · 03-17-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

WOW That is the wost butchering of my name I have ever seen.
As to the kayak, it really depends on your size and where you plan on paddling

LOL is that your swedish name Jim!

Good hearing you speak at the show on Saturday (I was there with my brother for your afternoon talk on kayak travel).

Lets_Fish · 03-17-2011, 11:40 AM

There are a lot of factors to consider. Your size (height & weight), type of fishing you plan on doing (salt vs. fresh, also bay vs. open ocean). Post up what you intend to use the kayak for and your height/weight and maybe someone can help you out.

You may want to concider going to a few of the kayak shops/rentals and demo a few yaks also.

03-17-2011, 05:40 AM	#2
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Being that you are 14 how do you plan on getting it to the water and home? Is a older family member considering a kayak as well? The most difficult aspect of kayaking is transporting to and from the water. you get that figured out, and you will be ok. Stop by OEX Sunset Beach and try out as many as you can, then once a year malibu kayaks has a factory sale where you can get a really good deal. you just missed this years. The classifieds here are a good place to look as well. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

03-17-2011, 08:27 AM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	The FnD is generally considered a Big Guy kayak, are you a real big 14 year old??? You may find this kayak to be a bit of a load for you to deal with, on and off the water. It will get you well off the water as you asked though. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

03-17-2011, 11:34 AM	#4
basskillah1496 Junior Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 21	which one do you recommend Jhon salmons which one do.you recommend

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03-17-2011, 12:37 AM	#1
inshorefisher Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: westminster, ca Posts: 86	test as many kayaks (malibu, ocean, hobie, cobra, tarpon) as you can before buying. looking for speed (narrow and long kayak) or stability (wide and shorter kayak)? you can do that at rental places. many good deals come and go...so be patience. scored a excellence X-13 with fishfisher and battery and some misc items for a great price (less then 650). cheap kayak storage by the launch...tough one. just some basic tips from someone that just went trough the process a few months ago. search the forum here...ton of great information from experts.

03-17-2011, 11:40 AM	#7
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	There are a lot of factors to consider. Your size (height & weight), type of fishing you plan on doing (salt vs. fresh, also bay vs. open ocean). Post up what you intend to use the kayak for and your height/weight and maybe someone can help you out. You may want to concider going to a few of the kayak shops/rentals and demo a few yaks also.