looking for a inexpesive starter kayak
 

Title says it all, Ive been kayak fishing once got drunk and flipped it a few time in dana point harbor. I had a blast but I want to try it again, serious this time. Anyone got a good starter thats just collecting dust? My brother wants one too, we say we are god fishermen but truth is we dont know very much. Preferably with rod holders if possible but we arent too picky

I have a cobra tandem that I converted into a one seater and installed 2 hobie hatches, it has a hole in the deck where I pulled the fish finder out of and its not pretty by any means but its 100% seaworthy and doesn't leak id be willing to sell really cheap.

Also looking for a tandem for my brother.

OEX posted on Craigslist yesterday a Tarpon 160 for 300.00. We also posted some basically brand new Mokens for a deep discount.

Whats your budget for everything?

I don't want to go much higher than 300 for everything I need in case I wreck everything and somehow sink the ship. Plus my wife will kill me

You won't have too cause know one will sell a decent kayak for under $300 lol:D

I'm reading the tarpon is wobbly and I'm a beginner is it suitable? Otherwise I read its awesome

Welcome to BWE, go to OEX and demo some yaks talk to them and see what you like.
also there is no such thing as a "inexpensive" kayak you will spend thousands over time.:D

+1 just save up. Demo some that you think would fit your research. I was that got that got a demo kayak now I have a hobie.

$215 special for my friend
 

Lol, yeah I figured as much, I'm used to hobbies like that. I used to ride motocross and now am into saltwater reef tanks and both of those were money pits too.

Right...its expensive initially but in the long run it's totally worth it. If your serious about kayaking and fishing buy the best you can afford, otherwise you'll buy something cheap and then upgrade soon after....just spend the money and upgrade now it'll be cheaper. Now if you just want to screw around and maybe go fishing once or twice then the cheapo route is the way to go. If you unfortunately get hooked on the sport...you will end up spending thousands!!!! But you will have a million dollars worth of fun...!:luxhello:

He's right, I started with a 14' X-factor which I think is a perfect start yak but they run a little more. The stability is pretty great, and has a Lott of space for your gear and yourself. My bro in law has one he's thinking of getting rid of comes with a ff but I think he wants $650

Malibu Mini-X
 

I have a nice Malibu Mini X I might sell (Red). I installed a fish bait tank in the front hatch, also has 4 built in rod holders (also has 2 scotty rodholder mounts).

I love this Kayak, very stable and fun. I used it for 2 years before getting my Hobie outback.

It comes with a paddle and a kayaking life vest. Around $400-$450, PM me if you interested. :paddleersmilie:

I'm $100k in to my reefing ediction! :)

<----- will trade reef stuff for fishing stuff.

I have no idea how much I've dumped into my tank.upgrade lights, new skimmers all koind of stuff. Why can't I find a cheap hobby like rock collecting or something?

i have 2 yaks
 

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=18736 .....these yaks are in great shape and include seats Bro