Kayaks

Spock

Senior Member

Thu, Mar 26, 2020 8:28 AM

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.

thavoice

Senior Member

Thu, Mar 26, 2020 8:53 AM

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

Ironman92

Administrator

Sun, Jul 12, 2020 1:42 PM
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?


gut

Senior Member

Sun, Jul 12, 2020 1:45 PM
posted by Ironman92

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

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

Ironman92

Administrator

Sun, Jul 12, 2020 1:53 PM
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 🤷🏻‍♂️


justincredible

Honorable Admin

Sun, Jul 12, 2020 2:02 PM

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.

Spock

Senior Member

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 7:57 AM

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

MontyBrunswick

Senior Member

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 8:22 AM

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

thavoice

Senior Member

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 12:25 PM
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...

Automatik

Senior Member

Mon, Jul 13, 2020 1:25 PM

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.