Want to buy Kayak but no idea - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigderel · 01-21-2006, 11:04 PM

I'm 6'-4"/235 and have a Fish n Dive...stable as hell but slow. If you plan on doing some distance paddling or want a fast kayak you won't appreciate it. It's got tons of room though and surfs OK, I like it. Test paddle a few and see what you like...remember that a full livewell and gear will add more than a few pounds if you try to cut it close on the weight capacity.

Take it out in the bay or calm water somewhere and practice self-rescue before you do any serious kayaking. It's not too hard once you get the hang of it, but you don't want your first time doing it to be a real situation.

01-21-2006, 11:04 PM	#5
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	I'm 6'-4"/235 and have a Fish n Dive...stable as hell but slow. If you plan on doing some distance paddling or want a fast kayak you won't appreciate it. It's got tons of room though and surfs OK, I like it. Test paddle a few and see what you like...remember that a full livewell and gear will add more than a few pounds if you try to cut it close on the weight capacity. Take it out in the bay or calm water somewhere and practice self-rescue before you do any serious kayaking. It's not too hard once you get the hang of it, but you don't want your first time doing it to be a real situation.