Considering taking up kayak fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

old_rookie · 03-25-2010, 07:16 AM

Not sure yet which one. I've also thought of a tandem to take a long one of the kids - but they are probably much heavier than singles. I've gotten advice of all sorts of brands - Malibu seems to be the top contender. I'll stop by OEX at the Fred Hall show and see what they have - get a first hand look. The other day I stopped at REI - they have a lot, but nothing that I could sit on or pick up. Man - some of them are long a$$ kayaks.

Jimmyz123 · 03-25-2010, 08:01 AM

It sounds as if you had the same eye opening that I did. When I went to OEX Mission bay the first time I was amazed at the sizes of the yaks. Don't let it sway you however it's all good for overall enjoyment. After the Fred Hall show go test paddle some yaks at OEX Mission you'll learn all you need to know.

Kayak Rookie · 03-25-2010, 10:29 AM

Don't forget Craigslist there can be some sweet deals with people moving or giving up fishing....you may be able to get a fully rigged yak for what you would pay for a new one. Kayaks are pretty tough and you can get many years of usage out them!

sandydiego · 03-25-2010, 10:40 AM

I got my x-factor off craigslist with lots of goodies and I don't even have to worry about me scratching it up. Came that way.

old_rookie · 03-25-2010, 08:28 PM

Any leaks?

03-25-2010, 07:16 AM	#1
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Not sure yet which one. I've also thought of a tandem to take a long one of the kids - but they are probably much heavier than singles. I've gotten advice of all sorts of brands - Malibu seems to be the top contender. I'll stop by OEX at the Fred Hall show and see what they have - get a first hand look. The other day I stopped at REI - they have a lot, but nothing that I could sit on or pick up. Man - some of them are long a$$ kayaks.

03-25-2010, 08:01 AM	#2
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	It sounds as if you had the same eye opening that I did. When I went to OEX Mission bay the first time I was amazed at the sizes of the yaks. Don't let it sway you however it's all good for overall enjoyment. After the Fred Hall show go test paddle some yaks at OEX Mission you'll learn all you need to know.

03-25-2010, 10:29 AM	#3
Kayak Rookie Junior Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18	Don't forget Craigslist there can be some sweet deals with people moving or giving up fishing....you may be able to get a fully rigged yak for what you would pay for a new one. Kayaks are pretty tough and you can get many years of usage out them!

03-25-2010, 10:40 AM	#4
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	I got my x-factor off craigslist with lots of goodies and I don't even have to worry about me scratching it up. Came that way.

03-25-2010, 08:28 PM	#5
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Any leaks?