Noob in search of a kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

slimjimzrule · 06-12-2011, 09:05 PM

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 · 06-13-2011, 04:58 AM

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 · 06-13-2011, 10:56 AM

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 · 06-13-2011, 12:12 PM

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 · 06-13-2011, 12:34 PM

Have pics of the FnD?

Dunegoat · 06-13-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Have pics of the FnD?

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

fishsouthcounty · 06-13-2011, 01:10 PM

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

mtnbykr2 · 06-13-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

scrape up a couple more bucks Dane101 has an extreme ready to go for 700.00

Dunegoat · 06-13-2011, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Have pics of the FnD?

Here ya go

pchen911 · 06-13-2011, 05:16 PM

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 · 06-13-2011, 05:19 PM

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 · 06-13-2011, 07:09 PM

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

tagyak · 06-13-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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.

Dunegoat · 06-13-2011, 09:35 PM

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 · 06-13-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 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)

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...433320196.html hey dunegoat not sure what you are looking for but i saw this check it out.....

tagyak · 06-13-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

slimjim, check out this pro explorer http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...433317316.html three to choose from

Dunegoat · 06-14-2011, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tagyak

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...433320196.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 · 06-14-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunegoat

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

pchen911 · 06-14-2011, 08:00 AM

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.

06-12-2011, 09:05 PM	#1
slimjimzrule Junior Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2	Noob in search of a kayak 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

06-13-2011, 04:58 AM	#2
Dunegoat Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange Ca Posts: 60	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. Last edited by Dunegoat; 06-13-2011 at 05:13 AM.

06-13-2011, 10:56 AM	#3
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	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.

06-13-2011, 12:12 PM	#4
Dunegoat Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange Ca Posts: 60	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

06-13-2011, 12:34 PM	#5
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Have pics of the FnD?

06-13-2011, 01:10 PM	#7
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	ya hopefully it gets better....ill be in Monterey next weekend otherwise id join ya. Good luck. Get out there again sometime.

06-13-2011, 05:16 PM	#10
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	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.

06-13-2011, 05:19 PM	#11
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	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.

06-13-2011, 07:09 PM	#12
Dunegoat Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange Ca Posts: 60	The Cobra is Sold. That was quicker than I thought. Good luck in your search SlimJim.

06-13-2011, 09:35 PM	#14
Dunegoat Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange Ca Posts: 60	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)

06-14-2011, 08:00 AM	#19
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	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.