kayak selection - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Molten Furnace · 07-10-2015, 09:30 AM

I fish the Perception Pescador 12 and love it. It is an entry level kayak for sure, but it performs really well. This is the same boat as the older Tarpon 120 but @ a lower cost -- around the $500 mark.

beardedguy · 07-10-2015, 10:45 AM

I looked on the net for cheap kayaks and found all kinds for
$400.00 and less. Saw a simple 8' yak for 361 that you might
like.

summers in kuwait · 07-10-2015, 11:40 AM

I would probably echo the statement of giving her your current kayak due to your build and her's. There are a lot of options for used on craigslist within that price range, just have to inspect them carefully. OEX does a blem sale thats really cool, but it depends if you want to wait. I can also comment on the West Marine -Perception 120 (AKA tarpon 120). I had this kayak for a couple years. Got mine on sale and opened up a WM account and got a bunch of rebates. It was a fine kayak, pretty fast and budget friendly. Would have kept it, but needed the funds for the hobie.

07-10-2015, 09:30 AM	#1
Molten Furnace Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Encinitas Posts: 17	I fish the Perception Pescador 12 and love it. It is an entry level kayak for sure, but it performs really well. This is the same boat as the older Tarpon 120 but @ a lower cost -- around the $500 mark.

07-10-2015, 10:45 AM	#2
beardedguy gurmpy old one Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Cajon Posts: 80	I looked on the net for cheap kayaks and found all kinds for $400.00 and less. Saw a simple 8' yak for 361 that you might like.

07-10-2015, 11:40 AM	#3
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	I would probably echo the statement of giving her your current kayak due to your build and her's. There are a lot of options for used on craigslist within that price range, just have to inspect them carefully. OEX does a blem sale thats really cool, but it depends if you want to wait. I can also comment on the West Marine -Perception 120 (AKA tarpon 120). I had this kayak for a couple years. Got mine on sale and opened up a WM account and got a bunch of rebates. It was a fine kayak, pretty fast and budget friendly. Would have kept it, but needed the funds for the hobie.