Advice on choosing a new kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yemff · 10-13-2018, 04:44 PM

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Saba Slayer · 10-13-2018, 07:13 PM

...It's one thing to listen to all these knuckle heads on what is best for you...some of which have never paddled or peddled the kayaks they are referring too...and another when you actually get in a yak....please go to OEX and try the different kayaks they have available..."kayaks are like shoes"..."not one size fits all"...see what works best for you and your style of fishing and your budget...go see Andy or Brent at OEX and let them help you make the right decision...!

StumpFisher · 10-13-2018, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

...It's one thing to listen to all these knuckle heads on what is best for you...some of which have never paddled or peddled the kayaks they are referring too...and another when you actually get in a yak....please go to OEX and try the different kayaks they have available..."kayaks are like shoes"..."not one size fits all"...see what works best for you and your style of fishing and your budget...go see Andy or Brent at OEX and let them help you make the right decision...!

Thank you all so much. I have determined that I reall do need to try one out and have one of th kids with me. I do appreciate all the advice. I hadn’t thought about the compass duo which may be a good option!

Hunters Pa · 10-15-2018, 07:06 AM

Kids grow fast, plan for it. Maybe a tandem in your future? One that could be used solo as well.

goldenglory18 · 10-17-2018, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Kids grow fast, plan for it. Maybe a tandem in your future? One that could be used solo as well.

If you get a tandem, make sure its a convertible.

They're called Divorce Boats for a reason....

Flounder · 10-17-2018, 10:30 PM

I put my girl in the back of my pa12 and we take it sailing/yaking in the bay no issues. Bought the costco chair that fits in the back. She is 5'7 about 140 so unless your kid is bigger you will be fine.

jorluivil · 10-18-2018, 07:00 PM

The best advice is to test ride a few kayaks before you drop your hard earned money on any kayak.

Take a drive over to OEX and test ride a few kayaks, once you make your choice I'm sure Andy will take care of you. As far as the PA goes the difference in weight between the 12 and 14 is only 15lbs, that alone should convince you to get the 14. Also, you mentioned getting into tight places in the harbor, unless the area you're trying to fish is less than 36 inches wide there is no reason to not get the 14 which is 2 inches wider.

10-13-2018, 07:13 PM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,870	DEMO... ...It's one thing to listen to all these knuckle heads on what is best for you...some of which have never paddled or peddled the kayaks they are referring too...and another when you actually get in a yak....please go to OEX and try the different kayaks they have available..."kayaks are like shoes"..."not one size fits all"...see what works best for you and your style of fishing and your budget...go see Andy or Brent at OEX and let them help you make the right decision...! __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

10-18-2018, 07:00 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	The best advice is to test ride a few kayaks before you drop your hard earned money on any kayak. Take a drive over to OEX and test ride a few kayaks, once you make your choice I'm sure Andy will take care of you. As far as the PA goes the difference in weight between the 12 and 14 is only 15lbs, that alone should convince you to get the 14. Also, you mentioned getting into tight places in the harbor, unless the area you're trying to fish is less than 36 inches wide there is no reason to not get the 14 which is 2 inches wider. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-13-2018, 04:44 PM	#1
yemff Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 75	For anyone looking for a rack extension, 1 left https://www.artscyclery.com/Thule_84...age-TH847.html

10-15-2018, 07:06 AM	#4
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Kids grow fast, plan for it. Maybe a tandem in your future? One that could be used solo as well.

10-17-2018, 10:30 PM	#6
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	I put my girl in the back of my pa12 and we take it sailing/yaking in the bay no issues. Bought the costco chair that fits in the back. She is 5'7 about 140 so unless your kid is bigger you will be fine.