Newbie Help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bus kid · 12-18-2011, 06:56 AM

Welcome to the addication. I can't say how much the initial investment should be because we all have different ideas about what you need. mine was close to 2K, kayak PFD, fishfinder, bait tank, paddled Etc... It's the long run you gotta ready for.

mtnbykr2 · 12-18-2011, 07:32 AM

welcome to the crew,
I don't think there are aq whole lot of differences between the two, so go for it, the investment should be the basic safety equipment, before you venture out, be comfortable and confident in your boat, then come on out and fish

jorluivil · 12-18-2011, 08:01 AM

I purchased a new 2011 Outback earlier this year, I'm already into it over $2500 and that's with a $169 FF, had purchased the HDS5(the creme de le creme) I'd be well over the $3k mark. Regardless of what brand or model year you purchase be prepared to invest. I paid $700 for my first used kayak and in less than two months I had already invested over $500. The only advise I can give is pay cash, hide the receipts and don't buy something just because its cheap.

mazilla · 12-18-2011, 08:09 AM

There are some nice Fish n Dives for sale here...

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12112

Enceladus · 12-18-2011, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the input. I was just about to pull the trigger on a 2007 Outback with a bunch of accessories for $1200, but someone beat me to it. Thanks for the welcome and advice. Hopefully, it won't be long before I'm out there on the water with you guys -- at least by spring and the WSB.

tagyak · 12-18-2011, 09:44 PM

i have the 2010 outback, it is almost like the 2011 and 2012 but the steering rudder is the older style on the 10. the newer ones have the bigger handle that has the grey on it. it is suppose to be more comfortable but i am not sure. what i do like about that handle is that they have a ball that can be mounted to the top of it so it is more comfortable to steer.
i wouldn't look for an older one than the 2010 model b/c i really like the clip in style for the peddles rather than the twist knob type. i had that one but the ease and convenience of the clip in's are great.
you should be able to find something in the 1300 up to 1700 range depending on what they are selling with the kayak. keep yours eyes open and you should be able to find some real killer deals.
good luck.

ChefT · 12-19-2011, 06:57 AM

what up ..... im 280..... i make it look good thought .... i chose the 2011 out back and i love it.... in calm waters in the bay i have even stood up on it.
but yes to what george said, Don't by cheap, hide your receipts from the wife.
and don't support the MLPA ......

12-18-2011, 06:56 AM	#1
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Welcome to the addication. I can't say how much the initial investment should be because we all have different ideas about what you need. mine was close to 2K, kayak PFD, fishfinder, bait tank, paddled Etc... It's the long run you gotta ready for. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

12-18-2011, 08:01 AM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I purchased a new 2011 Outback earlier this year, I'm already into it over $2500 and that's with a $169 FF, had purchased the HDS5(the creme de le creme) I'd be well over the $3k mark. Regardless of what brand or model year you purchase be prepared to invest. I paid $700 for my first used kayak and in less than two months I had already invested over $500. The only advise I can give is pay cash, hide the receipts and don't buy something just because its cheap. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-18-2011, 07:32 AM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	welcome to the crew, I don't think there are aq whole lot of differences between the two, so go for it, the investment should be the basic safety equipment, before you venture out, be comfortable and confident in your boat, then come on out and fish

12-18-2011, 08:09 AM	#4
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	There are some nice Fish n Dives for sale here... http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12112

12-18-2011, 05:50 PM	#5
Enceladus Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 70	Thanks for the input. I was just about to pull the trigger on a 2007 Outback with a bunch of accessories for $1200, but someone beat me to it. Thanks for the welcome and advice. Hopefully, it won't be long before I'm out there on the water with you guys -- at least by spring and the WSB.

12-18-2011, 09:44 PM	#6
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	i have the 2010 outback, it is almost like the 2011 and 2012 but the steering rudder is the older style on the 10. the newer ones have the bigger handle that has the grey on it. it is suppose to be more comfortable but i am not sure. what i do like about that handle is that they have a ball that can be mounted to the top of it so it is more comfortable to steer. i wouldn't look for an older one than the 2010 model b/c i really like the clip in style for the peddles rather than the twist knob type. i had that one but the ease and convenience of the clip in's are great. you should be able to find something in the 1300 up to 1700 range depending on what they are selling with the kayak. keep yours eyes open and you should be able to find some real killer deals. good luck.

12-19-2011, 06:57 AM	#7
ChefT Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: SD Posts: 216	what up ..... im 280..... i make it look good thought .... i chose the 2011 out back and i love it.... in calm waters in the bay i have even stood up on it. but yes to what george said, Don't by cheap, hide your receipts from the wife. and don't support the MLPA ......