looking for a inexpesive starter kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

supaboy1981 · 06-03-2013, 12:32 PM

Title says it all, Ive been kayak fishing once got drunk and flipped it a few time in dana point harbor. I had a blast but I want to try it again, serious this time. Anyone got a good starter thats just collecting dust? My brother wants one too, we say we are god fishermen but truth is we dont know very much. Preferably with rod holders if possible but we arent too picky

easyday · 06-03-2013, 12:44 PM

I have a cobra tandem that I converted into a one seater and installed 2 hobie hatches, it has a hole in the deck where I pulled the fish finder out of and its not pretty by any means but its 100% seaworthy and doesn't leak id be willing to sell really cheap.

supaboy1981 · 06-03-2013, 06:04 PM

Also looking for a tandem for my brother.

Siebler · 06-04-2013, 08:15 AM

OEX posted on Craigslist yesterday a Tarpon 160 for 300.00. We also posted some basically brand new Mokens for a deep discount.

Whats your budget for everything?

supaboy1981 · 06-04-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

OEX posted on Craigslist yesterday a Tarpon 160 for 300.00. We also posted some basically brand new Mokens for a deep discount.

Whats your budget for everything?

I don't want to go much higher than 300 for everything I need in case I wreck everything and somehow sink the ship. Plus my wife will kill me

JNAST13ST · 06-04-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by supaboy1981

I don't want to go much higher than 300 for everything I need in case I wreck everything and somehow sink the ship. Plus my wife will kill me

You won't have too cause know one will sell a decent kayak for under $300 lol

supaboy1981 · 06-05-2013, 12:25 AM

I'm reading the tarpon is wobbly and I'm a beginner is it suitable? Otherwise I read its awesome

bus kid · 06-05-2013, 05:35 AM

Welcome to BWE, go to OEX and demo some yaks talk to them and see what you like.
also there is no such thing as a "inexpensive" kayak you will spend thousands over time.

echo1er · 06-05-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Welcome to BWE, go to OEX and demo some yaks talk to them and see what you like.
also there is no such thing as a "inexpensive" kayak you will spend thousands over time.

+1 just save up. Demo some that you think would fit your research. I was that got that got a demo kayak now I have a hobie.

Old Man in the Sea · 06-05-2013, 08:37 AM

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/3845405041.html

supaboy1981 · 06-05-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Welcome to BWE, go to OEX and demo some yaks talk to them and see what you like.
also there is no such thing as a "inexpensive" kayak you will spend thousands over time.

Lol, yeah I figured as much, I'm used to hobbies like that. I used to ride motocross and now am into saltwater reef tanks and both of those were money pits too.

ful-rac · 06-05-2013, 09:07 AM

Right...its expensive initially but in the long run it's totally worth it. If your serious about kayaking and fishing buy the best you can afford, otherwise you'll buy something cheap and then upgrade soon after....just spend the money and upgrade now it'll be cheaper. Now if you just want to screw around and maybe go fishing once or twice then the cheapo route is the way to go. If you unfortunately get hooked on the sport...you will end up spending thousands!!!! But you will have a million dollars worth of fun...!

JNAST13ST · 06-05-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by supaboy1981

I'm reading the tarpon is wobbly and I'm a beginner is it suitable? Otherwise I read its awesome

He's right, I started with a 14' X-factor which I think is a perfect start yak but they run a little more. The stability is pretty great, and has a Lott of space for your gear and yourself. My bro in law has one he's thinking of getting rid of comes with a ff but I think he wants $650

ocurtis · 06-05-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by supaboy1981

Title says it all, Ive been kayak fishing once got drunk and flipped it a few time in dana point harbor. I had a blast but I want to try it again, serious this time. Anyone got a good starter thats just collecting dust? My brother wants one too, we say we are god fishermen but truth is we dont know very much. Preferably with rod holders if possible but we arent too picky

I have a nice Malibu Mini X I might sell (Red). I installed a fish bait tank in the front hatch, also has 4 built in rod holders (also has 2 scotty rodholder mounts).

I love this Kayak, very stable and fun. I used it for 2 years before getting my Hobie outback.

It comes with a paddle and a kayaking life vest. Around $400-$450, PM me if you interested.

Raskal311 · 06-05-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by supaboy1981

Lol, yeah I figured as much, I'm used to hobbies like that. I used to ride motocross and now am into saltwater reef tanks and both of those were money pits too.

I'm $100k in to my reefing ediction!

<----- will trade reef stuff for fishing stuff.

supaboy1981 · 06-05-2013, 02:25 PM

I have no idea how much I've dumped into my tank.upgrade lights, new skimmers all koind of stuff. Why can't I find a cheap hobby like rock collecting or something?

Squid Vicious · 07-05-2013, 10:53 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=18736 .....these yaks are in great shape and include seats Bro

06-03-2013, 12:32 PM	#1
supaboy1981 Pro @ not catching fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CBAD! FO LYFE! Posts: 195	looking for a inexpesive starter kayak Title says it all, Ive been kayak fishing once got drunk and flipped it a few time in dana point harbor. I had a blast but I want to try it again, serious this time. Anyone got a good starter thats just collecting dust? My brother wants one too, we say we are god fishermen but truth is we dont know very much. Preferably with rod holders if possible but we arent too picky

06-03-2013, 12:44 PM	#2
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	I have a cobra tandem that I converted into a one seater and installed 2 hobie hatches, it has a hole in the deck where I pulled the fish finder out of and its not pretty by any means but its 100% seaworthy and doesn't leak id be willing to sell really cheap. __________________

06-04-2013, 08:15 AM	#4
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	OEX posted on Craigslist yesterday a Tarpon 160 for 300.00. We also posted some basically brand new Mokens for a deep discount. Whats your budget for everything? __________________ CJ Siebler

06-05-2013, 05:35 AM	#8
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Welcome to BWE, go to OEX and demo some yaks talk to them and see what you like. also there is no such thing as a "inexpensive" kayak you will spend thousands over time. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

06-05-2013, 08:37 AM	#10
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	$215 special for my friend http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/spo/3845405041.html

06-03-2013, 06:04 PM	#3
supaboy1981 Pro @ not catching fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CBAD! FO LYFE! Posts: 195	Also looking for a tandem for my brother.

06-05-2013, 12:25 AM	#7
supaboy1981 Pro @ not catching fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CBAD! FO LYFE! Posts: 195	I'm reading the tarpon is wobbly and I'm a beginner is it suitable? Otherwise I read its awesome

06-05-2013, 09:07 AM	#12
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Right...its expensive initially but in the long run it's totally worth it. If your serious about kayaking and fishing buy the best you can afford, otherwise you'll buy something cheap and then upgrade soon after....just spend the money and upgrade now it'll be cheaper. Now if you just want to screw around and maybe go fishing once or twice then the cheapo route is the way to go. If you unfortunately get hooked on the sport...you will end up spending thousands!!!! But you will have a million dollars worth of fun...! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

06-05-2013, 02:25 PM	#16
supaboy1981 Pro @ not catching fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CBAD! FO LYFE! Posts: 195	I have no idea how much I've dumped into my tank.upgrade lights, new skimmers all koind of stuff. Why can't I find a cheap hobby like rock collecting or something?

07-05-2013, 10:53 PM	#17
Squid Vicious plastic navey squid Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Adelanto Posts: 171	i have 2 yaks http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=18736 .....these yaks are in great shape and include seats Bro __________________ Manny Malibu Stealth 14 Malibu Pro Exporer F & D Malibu Mini X F & D "anchovie "