Noob in search of a kayak

[slimjimzrule]

I am looking to getting a kayak to take to the lakes and the kelp beds. I have never fished off of a kayak before. Any tips on brands to stay away from or what i should be looking for? My price range is under $500

[Dunegoat]

I've got a Cobra Fish n Dive in great condition (it's a couple years old but no holes have been drilled in the hull and it has seen no abuse) I'd part with for $425. Includes seat, paddle and crate with 4 rod holders.

[fishsouthcounty]

haha already lookin to move onto bigger things huh Randy?? Good luck sellin the yak. It was fun out there the other day, next time better fishing for sure.

[Dunegoat]

Yea. Looking into something bigger for those long paddles. I'm just not looking forward to the price tag they carry. But the FnD is a great kayak for a beginner. Very stable, lots of deck space and the priced to move.

I'm looking forward to going out again soon. Probably next weekend. And yea, the bite last weekend was slow as heck. Lets hope for good things next time.

Randy

[addicted2sp33d]

Have pics of the FnD?

[Dunegoat]

Have pics of the FnD?

I'll take some this evening. I'll post them up around 6:00pm (PST)

[fishsouthcounty]

ya hopefully it gets better....ill be in Monterey next weekend otherwise id join ya. Good luck. Get out there again sometime.

[mtnbykr2]

I am looking to getting a kayak to take to the lakes and the kelp beds. I have never fished off of a kayak before. Any tips on brands to stay away from or what i should be looking for? My price range is under $500
scrape up a couple more bucks Dane101 has an extreme ready to go for 700.00

[Dunegoat]

Have pics of the FnD?
Here ya go

[pchen911]

FND are great boats. But really meant for larger people.

If you are not 200lbs + with strong arm strength, you'll end up selling it after 2 outings.

[pchen911]

If you are not a big guy, something like this prowler 13 for $400 would be a good boat that you won't have to upgrade for a few years.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/spo/2437961539.html

Not my boat, just posting something I found on CL.

[Dunegoat]

The Cobra is Sold. That was quicker than I thought. Good luck in your search SlimJim.

[tagyak]

If you are not a big guy, something like this prowler 13 for $400 would be a good boat that you won't have to upgrade for a few years.

i think this statement is all relative. as long as any boat is seaworthy it would not need to be upgraded.
i had a cobra marauder at first, took it out one time and i knew immediately that i would need to upgrade to a hobie. since then (june 2010), i have upgraded three times, each time.....a hobie. :D

[Dunegoat]

I'm going to keep an eye on this thread since now I need a new kayak too. Around 7-8 hundred would be nice. (Sorry for the thread hijack)

[tagyak]

I'm going to keep an eye on this thread since now I need a new kayak too. Around 7-8 hundred would be nice. (Sorry for the thread hijack)
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/spo/2433320196.html hey dunegoat not sure what you are looking for but i saw this check it out.....

[tagyak]

I am looking to getting a kayak to take to the lakes and the kelp beds. I have never fished off of a kayak before. Any tips on brands to stay away from or what i should be looking for? My price range is under $500

slimjim, check out this pro explorer http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/spo/2433317316.html three to choose from

[Dunegoat]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/spo/2433320196.html hey dunegoat not sure what you are looking for but i saw this check it out.....

Are those X Factors any faster than my Cobra FnD? It looks like a truck too.

[mtnbykr2]

Are those X Factors any faster than my Cobra FnD? It looks like a truck too.

X Factors are pretty good when it comes to speed and stability way faster than the FnD, was my first yak, but Hobies are the way to go:reel:

[pchen911]

I actually upgraded away from hobie.

They are neat, I have owned 4 hobies. From outback to revo to sport. But went back to a prowler eventually.