Looking for a kayak on a budget - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

alanw · 02-07-2014, 03:57 PM

Yea make sure it isn't painted with Flex Seal

johnnyblaze2009 · 02-07-2014, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadillyak

I agree with the above and save for what you want. I had been wanting to get into this sport for almost 2 years. I knew what I wanted and didn't want to settle. It took for what seemed like forever, (every little bit of two years), but I was finally able to get what I wanted. Pricey, but well worth the wait. In the mean time, I float tubed, took cattle boats, hit the shore, etc. to get my fix. I put a picture of my dream kayak above my computer monitors in my cube to motivate me. Got the same one, brand new, even same color.

I couldn't agree more- I've been on this forum since 2009, reading and watching you guys catching bigger yellowtails, White Sea bass and halibut's than I've seen on most all of the boats I've been on. I wanted an x-factor when I seen a coworkers in San Diego but fell in love with the Stealth 12, just never had the money. Until last year I met up with Brett from Kayak Obsessions and got my first kayak, my stealth 12. Until I made that purchase I was pier fishing, surf fishing at Bolsa Chica, and jumping on the El Dorado as much as I could afford. Good luck in your kayak search...

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William Novotny · 02-07-2014, 04:25 PM

I say if it's water tight, get it. You will probably find it to be slow, and track like a bathtub. You will most definitely want to upgrade in the near future, but in the meantime you can fish the lakes and bays and get your beak wet. Put it up on Craigslist for 300 and fish off of it while saving your money for what you want. You will for sure at a minimum get your money back out of the deal. Especially a few months from now when the water starts to warm up. 1 suggesting is to not load up on every piece of fishing gear you own until you learn your kayaks specific limitations. At least until you get used to paddling around. The last think you want to do is roll your kayak with all your gear.

And for the record, i was so anxious to gget on the water when i first decided i wanted to do this, i went and bought a seyvlor inflatable kayak and fished it in the harbor becausei couldn't afford anything else. I must have been a sight.

William Novotny · 02-07-2014, 05:44 PM

http://orangecounty.en.craigslist.or...286308629.html

I'd get this beforei ever bought another cobra. This kayak is short so it will not be fast. But I know from personal experience that they are super stable and have good weight capacity.

Squid Vicious · 02-08-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

http://orangecounty.en.craigslist.or...286308629.html

I'd get this beforei ever bought another cobra. This kayak is short so it will not be fast. But I know from personal experience that they are super stable and have good weight capacity.

...love my mini x

otterpupster · 02-08-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

Hi, Im looking for a fishing kayak been on the forums for a while and finally have space to store one ...however i dont make much money am looking for something around 2-300 bucks something a bit bigger than a scrambler if possible.

i dont know if anything on here goes for that price but am looking for something to start fishing the lakes and also take out to newport bay.

I would greatly appreciate if anyone has any good deals for a starting kayaker!

Btw i am in the riverside area.

Oex has a clearance on their Blems at their Dist. warehouse in city of Paramount.Get Qex E-mail info on their next sale.Also equipt willB on sale ie paddles,seats & hatches.Usually on Sat.Bware lines show up once word get around.

Fish · 02-09-2014, 11:12 PM

thanks again for all the advice guys ....i ended up buying that 200 dollar kayak....it wasnt bad spent the morning cleaning it and putting my gear in and what not ...ill throw some pictures up hopefully tomorrow.

ill be saving up to get something really nice ...once i get that nice kayak will be awesome to have that spare one and have a buddy come along.

super excited tomorrow going to be testing it out at Lake Perris..well see how that goes

If all goes well you guys will see me in newport soon!

Tight Lines!

Fish · 02-10-2014, 05:55 PM

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Ok so just got back from my first yak fishing experience , I had a blast paddledfor 7 hours and im not even feeling it (probably tomorrow lol)

Heres some pictures ...Before Perris , during and after hehe.....got skunked today ....fish werent shallow and I havent purchased a battery for my sonar yet so I was a bit blind ....one guy did tell me he caught a 10.2 hog trolling.

Anyways was mostly out trying the yak, worked out great for me ...ofcourse want something bigger nicer in the future but this will be my project for now , i have alot of plans for it ...repaint(properly), sonar... ect ect

side note.....also learned that my ass does not like being wet ....waders please .....also cant wait to take it out to newport ...now THATS going to be exciting...havent fished there in years!

William Novotny · 02-10-2014, 06:05 PM

[/QUOTE]..also cant wait to take it out to newport ...now THATS going to be exciting...havent fished there in years![/QUOTE]

not as exciting as you would think lately......

Fish · 02-10-2014, 06:13 PM

..also cant wait to take it out to newport ...now THATS going to be exciting...havent fished there in years![/QUOTE]

not as exciting as you would think lately......[/QUOTE]

Oh really ? where else can i go ...people ever do Los Alamitos....what else is close ?

Cadillyak · 02-10-2014, 08:58 PM

It floats, and was $200. That's a come up in my book!!

Fish · 02-12-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadillyak

It floats, and was $200. That's a come up in my book!!

Yep it's doing the job just fine for now

William Novotny · 02-12-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

..also cant wait to take it out to newport ...now THATS going to be exciting...havent fished there in years!

not as exciting as you would think lately......[/QUOTE]

Oh really ? where else can i go ...people ever do Los Alamitos....what else is close ?[/QUOTE]

Newport had just been rough lately. It's a good place to get your fix if it's closer to you. When you decide to come out, hot me up

Fish · 02-12-2014, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

not as exciting as you would think lately......

Oh really ? where else can i go ...people ever do Los Alamitos....what else is close ?[/QUOTE]

Newport had just been rough lately. It's a good place to get your fix if it's closer to you. When you decide to come out, hot me up[/QUOTE]

Dang, well hopefully it picks up soon been wanting go for some time now , I'll def let you know when I get a chance to go!

02-07-2014, 03:57 PM	#21
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Yea make sure it isn't painted with Flex Seal __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

02-07-2014, 04:25 PM	#23
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I say if it's water tight, get it. You will probably find it to be slow, and track like a bathtub. You will most definitely want to upgrade in the near future, but in the meantime you can fish the lakes and bays and get your beak wet. Put it up on Craigslist for 300 and fish off of it while saving your money for what you want. You will for sure at a minimum get your money back out of the deal. Especially a few months from now when the water starts to warm up. 1 suggesting is to not load up on every piece of fishing gear you own until you learn your kayaks specific limitations. At least until you get used to paddling around. The last think you want to do is roll your kayak with all your gear. And for the record, i was so anxious to gget on the water when i first decided i wanted to do this, i went and bought a seyvlor inflatable kayak and fished it in the harbor becausei couldn't afford anything else. I must have been a sight. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21 Last edited by William Novotny; 02-07-2014 at 04:30 PM.

02-07-2014, 05:44 PM	#24
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	http://orangecounty.en.craigslist.or...286308629.html I'd get this beforei ever bought another cobra. This kayak is short so it will not be fast. But I know from personal experience that they are super stable and have good weight capacity. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-09-2014, 11:12 PM	#27
Fish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 113	thanks again for all the advice guys ....i ended up buying that 200 dollar kayak....it wasnt bad spent the morning cleaning it and putting my gear in and what not ...ill throw some pictures up hopefully tomorrow. ill be saving up to get something really nice ...once i get that nice kayak will be awesome to have that spare one and have a buddy come along. super excited tomorrow going to be testing it out at Lake Perris..well see how that goes If all goes well you guys will see me in newport soon! Tight Lines! __________________

02-10-2014, 05:55 PM	#28
Fish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 113	Picture 010.jpg Picture 015.jpg Picture 016.jpg Picture 018.jpg Ok so just got back from my first yak fishing experience , I had a blast paddledfor 7 hours and im not even feeling it (probably tomorrow lol) Heres some pictures ...Before Perris , during and after hehe.....got skunked today ....fish werent shallow and I havent purchased a battery for my sonar yet so I was a bit blind ....one guy did tell me he caught a 10.2 hog trolling. Anyways was mostly out trying the yak, worked out great for me ...ofcourse want something bigger nicer in the future but this will be my project for now , i have alot of plans for it ...repaint(properly), sonar... ect ect side note.....also learned that my ass does not like being wet ....waders please .....also cant wait to take it out to newport ...now THATS going to be exciting...havent fished there in years! __________________ Last edited by Fish; 02-10-2014 at 06:00 PM.

02-10-2014, 06:05 PM	#29
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	[/QUOTE]..also cant wait to take it out to newport ...now THATS going to be exciting...havent fished there in years![/QUOTE] not as exciting as you would think lately...... __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

02-10-2014, 06:13 PM	#30
Fish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 113	..also cant wait to take it out to newport ...now THATS going to be exciting...havent fished there in years![/QUOTE] not as exciting as you would think lately......[/QUOTE] Oh really ? where else can i go ...people ever do Los Alamitos....what else is close ? __________________

02-10-2014, 08:58 PM	#31
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	It floats, and was $200. That's a come up in my book!! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback