Beginner Yak Recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Beever · 08-02-2014, 04:00 PM

I was just wondering what you all recommend for a good beginner kayak? I was born and raised in SD, avid surfer and fisherman, but I never put two and two together in 27 years and realized Kayak Fishing is right down my ally. I am 6'4" around 230 lbs. Also I drive a Tacoma regular cab with a 6 foot bed to drive around the kayak. That brings up another question, should I get a camper shell for my truck? I was looking at the Malibu Kayaks Sierra 10...Thanks!!

makobob · 08-02-2014, 04:20 PM

You should be looking at a larger kayak, 12foot would be the SMALLEST for a person your size, you will not enjoy a 10 footer. Ask some of the guys here or better yet go to see CJ at the Mission Bay store, he will let you try a few to see what works best for YOU. He hs been doing this for years and he will NOT stear you wrong.

ful-rac · 08-02-2014, 05:53 PM

You need a big kayak, 14 ft + would be right for ya!

Or buy the sierra 10 use it and find out that you should have bought a sit on top kayak and then buy something else bigger...you make the choice.

tamddo714 · 08-02-2014, 08:00 PM

or try out kayaks at oex

08-02-2014, 04:00 PM	#1
Beever Junior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 19	Beginner Yak Recommendations I was just wondering what you all recommend for a good beginner kayak? I was born and raised in SD, avid surfer and fisherman, but I never put two and two together in 27 years and realized Kayak Fishing is right down my ally. I am 6'4" around 230 lbs. Also I drive a Tacoma regular cab with a 6 foot bed to drive around the kayak. That brings up another question, should I get a camper shell for my truck? I was looking at the Malibu Kayaks Sierra 10...Thanks!!

08-02-2014, 04:20 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	You should be looking at a larger kayak, 12foot would be the SMALLEST for a person your size, you will not enjoy a 10 footer. Ask some of the guys here or better yet go to see CJ at the Mission Bay store, he will let you try a few to see what works best for YOU. He hs been doing this for years and he will NOT stear you wrong. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-02-2014, 05:53 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	You need a big kayak, 14 ft + would be right for ya! Or buy the sierra 10 use it and find out that you should have bought a sit on top kayak and then buy something else bigger...you make the choice. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-02-2014, 08:00 PM	#4
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	or try out kayaks at oex