Need a Buddy for tomorrow. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 04-08-2014, 06:58 AM

I have another bit of advice. Just depending on how serious you are about this kayaking thing.....if you are serious...skip the 12' and get something that's 14' or better. When I started I started with a 12' and soon after wanted to upgrade to the larger model. A 12' model will generally be cheaper but not in the long run if you eventually want to upgrade.

The reason the bigger and longer kayak is better is that it can carry more weight, tracks better, more deck space for your gear and fish, better in open water, more visible to others, more internal storage...etc...

You want that extra capacity especially when you add a full bait tank, yourself, all your gear and a limit of WSB...

Oh like everyone else said..."stay away from Walmart kayaks".

04-08-2014, 06:58 AM	#13
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I have another bit of advice. Just depending on how serious you are about this kayaking thing.....if you are serious...skip the 12' and get something that's 14' or better. When I started I started with a 12' and soon after wanted to upgrade to the larger model. A 12' model will generally be cheaper but not in the long run if you eventually want to upgrade. The reason the bigger and longer kayak is better is that it can carry more weight, tracks better, more deck space for your gear and fish, better in open water, more visible to others, more internal storage...etc... You want that extra capacity especially when you add a full bait tank, yourself, all your gear and a limit of WSB... Oh like everyone else said..."stay away from Walmart kayaks". __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.