NEED SOME ADVISE ON A KAYAK

[OpenWater]

Originally Posted by brokeassboater

Thanks guys, great info for me. Renting a few will be the deciding factor. 90% of our time on the water would be right here in the delta. 1100 miles of winding rivers and sloughs to hit. Very few Kayaks around other than around the Marinas.

There is a new kayak shop right near you in Oakley at the Big Break Marina. It's called Adventure Sports and they rent kayaks.

I've personally owned the Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 and Tarpon 160. I've taken both out on the Delta (and everywhere else, all the way up to the SF Bay), and I like both for different reasons. However, I recently sold the Tarpon 120 to upgrade to a Hobie Outback.

Best thing to do would be to go rent a few and see which one you like best. That's what I did before buying the Hobie, and I'm sure glad I did. I tested out three different kayaks and actually ended up liking a different one than I was originally planning to buy.

[TJones]

did you say cost is not a issue? $$$$$$$ . no comparison peddling as opposed to paddling. you could save money buying used? of course there are dealers that demo the models. needless to say , excellent fishing platforms. for about 300 big ones they will gladly sell a nice bait tank with a hobie label on it , and rod holders included. good luck . initial investment high, but if it is something that you like , well worth. very good resale value also. doing a demo is an excellent idea.