Anyone have one?  I am looking at buying one and doing some kayak fishing this summer.  Need to know the best ones and where to get them.

Find a place that rents them and try a few out before you spend the jack.

Looks like I'm in the market for two of them as well. Started looking at REI and found a few that look decent.

For my wife: https://www.rei.com/product/154442/ocean-kayak-malibu-95-sit-on-top-kayak

For me: https://www.rei.com/product/172317/perception-outlaw-115-sit-on-top-kayak

Still doing research, but these are the top contenders so far.

posted by justincredible

Looks like I'm in the market for two of them as well. Started looking at REI and found a few that look decent.

For my wife: https://www.rei.com/product/154442/ocean-kayak-malibu-95-sit-on-top-kayak

For me: https://www.rei.com/product/172317/perception-outlaw-115-sit-on-top-kayak

Still doing research, but these are the top contenders so far.

I like the 9.5 one. What are the perks of the extra 2 feet?

posted by Ironman92

I like the 9.5 one. What are the perks of the extra 2 feet?

posted by gut
I'm no kayak expert, but I believe longer will track better/straighter.

Didn’t know if it would be less versatile 🤷🏻‍♂️

It's a fishing kayak, you're actually able to stand in it as well. I'm hoping it will be just fine for non-fishing trips down the Little Miami River, as well.

10 foot is the smallest a person would want.  hard to handle if any smaller

I'd imagine something like this is a high turnover item like a bike.

I'll bet you can find them on Craigslist for cheap

posted by MontyBrunswick

I'd imagine something like this is a high turnover item like a bike.

I'll bet you can find them on Craigslist for cheap

See lots of them for sale around the lake.   People think they are great, and they are fun, but so many are weekenders and it is too busy on the weekeneds for Kayaks...

My father and sister both have Intex inflatables, from Costco I think.

Good bang for the buck and compact. Inflating them with a hand pump is surprisingly easy. We fished from them quite a bit. 

If I had the vehicle to transport and space to store, I'd 100% go hard body. Also would be the better option if you plan to use a lot and for longer trips.