info on this kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fisher2 · 01-31-2009, 02:37 PM

should i buy this for my first sit on? is is roto molded? im a no0b and cant tell
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/2...t-On-Top-.html

Billy V · 01-31-2009, 02:54 PM

What do you intend to do with the kayak ?

-Fish ? and Where?

I would consider something more substantial along the lines of used Malibu (fishing yaks) for a little more money.
9 ft. is a little short to fish La Jolla.

The Oex shops usually have deals on used yaks, and BWE For Sale section has seen its share of fully rigged fishing machines at great prices.

Keep an eye open.

fisher2 · 01-31-2009, 02:58 PM

im a east coast man il be useing it on larger creeks like tributarys to hudson river

FISHIONADO · 01-31-2009, 03:04 PM

It depends where you are using it. That kayak looks good for short trips in rivers, bays, lakes, near shore in calmer water. If you were fishing offshore more than a mile or two you would want a longer kayak for paddling efficiency, 12' minimum. Add some RAM rod holders and a cheap FF for knowing depth and underwater obstacles, ledges, grass/kelp, etc. and that could be a fish killing machine.

JRD · 01-31-2009, 03:05 PM

Its not a bad kayak at the price, a little short and a little clunky. The other suggestion is for the most part a good call. Find a used more recognized fishing kayak. If you really get into the sport you will outgrow that hull very quickly. If you have kids to pass it down to then its fine.

Most important thing is to get out on the water and if possible paddle a few to try it out. Any kayak that gets you fishing on water you always looked at is a good kayak.

JRD

FISHIONADO · 01-31-2009, 03:14 PM

Yes on roto-molded.

martuka · 01-31-2009, 03:33 PM

"Figure in your weight", 250lbs is "max on that ride.

fisher2 · 01-31-2009, 03:41 PM

lol im 140

yaker81 · 01-31-2009, 05:00 PM

Try finding something used on craigslist. "ocean kayak, malibu, wilderness systems, cobra.

trob · 01-31-2009, 07:05 PM

see if you can find a "heritage" angler. pretty inexpensive and i use one as my rig in texas. Real fast and easy to paddle.

PM me if you would like.

fisher2 · 01-31-2009, 07:45 PM

wrong pic i was wrong whoops dicks mis named the thing

http://www.saltarios.es/images/Kayak_Jazz.gif

sdcityboy · 02-01-2009, 05:47 AM

check out this site
http://www.eastcoastkayakfishing.com/

01-31-2009, 02:37 PM	#1
fisher2 Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29	info on this kayak should i buy this for my first sit on? is is roto molded? im a no0b and cant tell http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/2...t-On-Top-.html

01-31-2009, 03:05 PM	#5
JRD Junior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 21	Islander Kayaks Its not a bad kayak at the price, a little short and a little clunky. The other suggestion is for the most part a good call. Find a used more recognized fishing kayak. If you really get into the sport you will outgrow that hull very quickly. If you have kids to pass it down to then its fine. Most important thing is to get out on the water and if possible paddle a few to try it out. Any kayak that gets you fishing on water you always looked at is a good kayak. JRD

01-31-2009, 07:05 PM	#10
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	see if you can find a "heritage" angler. pretty inexpensive and i use one as my rig in texas. Real fast and easy to paddle. PM me if you would like. __________________

02-01-2009, 05:47 AM	#12
sdcityboy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south park (san diego),CA Posts: 119	check out this site http://www.eastcoastkayakfishing.com/ __________________ he hates these cans!

01-31-2009, 02:54 PM	#2
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	What do you intend to do with the kayak ? -Fish ? and Where? I would consider something more substantial along the lines of used Malibu (fishing yaks) for a little more money. 9 ft. is a little short to fish La Jolla. The Oex shops usually have deals on used yaks, and BWE For Sale section has seen its share of fully rigged fishing machines at great prices. Keep an eye open.

01-31-2009, 02:58 PM	#3
fisher2 Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29	im a east coast man il be useing it on larger creeks like tributarys to hudson river

01-31-2009, 03:04 PM	#4
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	It depends where you are using it. That kayak looks good for short trips in rivers, bays, lakes, near shore in calmer water. If you were fishing offshore more than a mile or two you would want a longer kayak for paddling efficiency, 12' minimum. Add some RAM rod holders and a cheap FF for knowing depth and underwater obstacles, ledges, grass/kelp, etc. and that could be a fish killing machine.

01-31-2009, 03:14 PM	#6
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Yes on roto-molded.

01-31-2009, 03:33 PM	#7
martuka Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: redlands ca, Posts: 22	"Figure in your weight", 250lbs is "max on that ride.

01-31-2009, 03:41 PM	#8
fisher2 Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29	lol im 140

01-31-2009, 05:00 PM	#9
yaker81 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SD Posts: 65	Try finding something used on craigslist. "ocean kayak, malibu, wilderness systems, cobra.

01-31-2009, 07:45 PM	#11
fisher2 Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29	wrong pic i was wrong whoops dicks mis named the thing http://www.saltarios.es/images/Kayak_Jazz.gif