Trying to Buy A Fully Loaded Kayak Set up for Around $400

[Mystic]

Looking for a Fully loaded kayak set up. Located near Newport Beach. Just starting into Kayak fishing.
Must have:
Seat
Paddle
Working Condition

Would like:
Fish Finder
Wheels/Roller
Bait Tank
Extra Rod Holders
Nets
Anything else

Please let me know what you have. I know my budget is low but we are in hard times. I may be able to move it a bit. Let me know what you got

[FleshandBlood]

At that price it's going to be hard to get a fully loaded kayak. I do have a 15 ocean kayak with a Werner paddle, upgraded seat, round center hatch for storage. Boat also has a rudder with the sale. I'm going to post the kayak in the for sale section this weekend. Excellent fast kayak too and the paddle makes staying out all day a breeze.

[Udine219]

Originally Posted by FleshandBlood

At that price it's going to be hard to get a fully loaded kayak. I do have a 15 ocean kayak with a Werner paddle, upgraded seat, round center hatch for storage. Boat also has a rudder with the sale. I'm going to post the kayak in the for sale section this weekend. Excellent fast kayak too and the paddle makes staying out all day a breeze.

+1

[MattyTwoHooks]

$400 alone will barely get you a decent Fish finder. Go to Walmart buy a cheap kayak and a PDF, then add on as you go.

[boxturtle]

How much do you weigh and what type of fishing are you planning to do? This way others can chime in what would fit the bill. I started out with a Malibu mini for its size it was a tank. I'm only 140 lbs but 5'11 and it was comfortable. Great for lakes and bay fishing. Good luck with your such

[igotpron]

Originally Posted by Mystic

Looking for a Fully loaded kayak set up. Located near Newport Beach. Just starting into Kayak fishing.
Must have:
Seat
Paddle
Working Condition

Would like:
Fish Finder
Wheels/Roller
Bait Tank
Extra Rod Holders
Nets
Anything else

Please let me know what you have. I know my budget is low but we are in hard times. I may be able to move it a bit. Let me know what you got

Sound like your possibly a younger kid right? Maybe post your age and experience. And maybe anything else you might be needing. Plenty of older guys here with old gear sitting in a garage that would be willing to donate if it went to use.


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[Salty]

With that budget, it will be hard to find something with everything you're looking for. Since you're on a budget, here's a budget-friendly bait system a friend and I made. They're great for cruising around the harbor or in calm water, but it's not something you'd want to be dragging around in strong currents or headwinds. Super easy to build. All you need:
5g Bucket
Pool noodle
Rope
Large zip-ties
Drill w/ 1/2" bit
If you want to go crazy with it, I cut out the lid, then used a propane torch to smooth out the edges of the lid. I also used it on all the internal drill holes so there are no sharp edges for the bait to cut themselves on

[SoCalEDC]

try offer up, letgo, etc. I have seen kayaks for relatively in expensive. perhaps you can find an older model tarpon, or OK prowler for inexpensive and then have some dough left over for the accessories.

In my experience get the kayak you want first and everything else second.

just my .02

[ProfessorLongArms]

Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

try offer up, letgo, etc. I have seen kayaks for relatively in expensive. perhaps you can find an older model tarpon, or OK prowler for inexpensive and then have some dough left over for the accessories.

In my experience get the kayak you want first and everything else second.

just my .02

I'd echo this sentiment. I just got an older OK prowler 13 with a cheap aluminum paddle included for 250 bucks total. They're a great balance of lean, light, and stable. I'd research the kind of kayak you want for the kind of fishing you want to do and set some craigslist alerts. you'd be surprised at the deals you can find there and what you can negotiate.

[TJones]

Originally Posted by boxturtle

How much do you weigh and what type of fishing are you planning to do? This way others can chime in what would fit the bill. I started out with a Malibu mini for its size it was a tank. I'm only 140 lbs but 5'11 and it was comfortable. Great for lakes and bay fishing. Good luck with your such

that would mean, you would have to be small in stature for them to fit comfortably. I bought them too small. they look new. free to pick up.

[boxturtle]

That native slayer is calling your name

[FoodGeekFish]

https://offerup.co/n8ZMMH9k45

[FoodGeekFish]

https://sdfish.com/forums/t/malibu-s...5/#post-697526

[Lit-up1]

i have a Wilderness Tarpon 140 for sale for $350 very good starter yak

[SoCalEDC]

There is an OK prowler 15 that was just listed. I would be all over that if I were you.

[Sculpinator]

I have a fully rigged lifetime angler kayak for sale. No fish finder but has plenty of rod holders and its ready to go to any lake or ocean. Comes with paddle seat (with an upgraded bench seat) and a milk crate with 3 extra rod holders. and 2 more rod holders on the kayak as well.
hit me up 6619925811 and ill send pics