Looking for a starter fishing kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tdaily · 05-20-2012, 11:57 PM

Hello, I have been fishing my whole life and I was wanting to invest in a kayak so I can get to some of the spots I can only see action at right now. I would be using it on a relatively small lake (about 150 acres) and would have to carry it myself for about 100 yards so I don't need anything too big. I am on a tight budget as well, probably under $400. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions on what to get and I would be very interested in anyone selling one in the atlanta area or lake Lanier area. Thanks.

slobslayer · 05-21-2012, 07:00 AM

Malibu mini x... My wife has one and I love that little thing

Yakin · 05-21-2012, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by slobslayer

Malibu mini x... My wife has one and I love that little thing

X2!!! Got my wife one about 3 months ago and she's in love with it!
Very light, very stable, and plenty of room for her and out dog.
And for places I cant get my PA down to the water its a great thing for solo fishing!!

Tdaily · 05-21-2012, 07:54 AM

Thanks guys they both look great, but I would need to get them used and didn't see any used ones on eBay or Craigslist.

Yakin · 05-21-2012, 08:03 AM

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/2999852217.html

here's you one that is $400 and $599 loaded with pole holders and even the kitchen sink

min-va · 05-21-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tdaily

Thanks guys they both look great, but I would need to get them used and didn't see any used ones on eBay or Craigslist.

I saw few of these MiniX on craigslist yesterday, Yakin just post a link for one of them...
Just search Malibu kayak, you will find them.

Yakin · 05-21-2012, 08:17 AM

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/for/3010334131.html

and heres another that I know the owner personally

Tdaily · 05-21-2012, 08:30 AM

I noticed those two were in California I live in Georgia so I can't see those posts and couldn't pick them up. Maybe not as many people are into it in Georgia because I can't find anything even when I just search Malibu kayaks.

Yakin · 05-21-2012, 08:35 AM

Oh wow sorry bud I won't be able to help you there I looked at the surrounding areas and can't find anything.
I have land in tennessee with a few kayaks up there if you want to make the drive.

Tdaily · 05-21-2012, 08:42 AM

I think craigs list is the way to go because you dont have to worry about shipping so I could just watch for one to come up unless you guys have any other suggestions.

Tdaily · 05-21-2012, 09:47 AM

What do you guys think of this one?
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/boa/3019828829.html

TheBentRod · 05-21-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdaily

What do you guys think of this one?
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/boa/3019828829.html

You should try this one.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/spo/3011909181.html

Siebler · 05-22-2012, 11:43 AM

For 650 you could get a Brand new with lifetime warranty Mini-X in your choice of color shipped to GA from us. May be worth thinking about, not a lot more money to have a new kayak with that warranty.

05-20-2012, 11:57 PM	#1
Tdaily Junior Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5	Looking for a starter fishing kayak Hello, I have been fishing my whole life and I was wanting to invest in a kayak so I can get to some of the spots I can only see action at right now. I would be using it on a relatively small lake (about 150 acres) and would have to carry it myself for about 100 yards so I don't need anything too big. I am on a tight budget as well, probably under $400. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions on what to get and I would be very interested in anyone selling one in the atlanta area or lake Lanier area. Thanks.

05-21-2012, 08:03 AM	#5
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/spo/2999852217.html here's you one that is $400 and $599 loaded with pole holders and even the kitchen sink __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

05-21-2012, 08:17 AM	#7
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/for/3010334131.html and heres another that I know the owner personally __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

05-21-2012, 08:35 AM	#9
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	Oh wow sorry bud I won't be able to help you there I looked at the surrounding areas and can't find anything. I have land in tennessee with a few kayaks up there if you want to make the drive. __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

05-22-2012, 11:43 AM	#13
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	For 650 you could get a Brand new with lifetime warranty Mini-X in your choice of color shipped to GA from us. May be worth thinking about, not a lot more money to have a new kayak with that warranty. __________________ CJ Siebler

05-21-2012, 07:00 AM	#2
slobslayer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 384	Malibu mini x... My wife has one and I love that little thing

05-21-2012, 07:54 AM	#4
Tdaily Junior Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5	Thanks guys they both look great, but I would need to get them used and didn't see any used ones on eBay or Craigslist.

05-21-2012, 08:30 AM	#8
Tdaily Junior Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5	I noticed those two were in California I live in Georgia so I can't see those posts and couldn't pick them up. Maybe not as many people are into it in Georgia because I can't find anything even when I just search Malibu kayaks.

05-21-2012, 08:42 AM	#10
Tdaily Junior Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5	I think craigs list is the way to go because you dont have to worry about shipping so I could just watch for one to come up unless you guys have any other suggestions.

05-21-2012, 09:47 AM	#11
Tdaily Junior Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 5	What do you guys think of this one? http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/boa/3019828829.html