Recommend Me A Kayak 2024
jacob95 reply :
I'm looking for a kayak. I want it to be stable and easily fishable. I'm about 6'1" and 230 so it needs to be for a bigger guy. Don't really have a budget, I'll just save up for a little for one if I have to.
Jacob
Droppingshot reply :
I have a ride 115 and I really like it. I'm not as heavy as you (I'm 180lbs) but standing is very easy with this yak. Being my first kayak I was apprehensive about their stability. Not an issue with the ride 115 or ride 135 if you want something bigger. The ascend kayaks from bps are really nice for the money. I was checking them out the other day wondering why I spent so much on my ride. If you were willing to sacrifice a bit of comfort in way of a seat I'd imagine the ascend stuff is the best deal. I spent 700 on mine barely used. That's a couple hundred more than the ascend. Once you get a kayak you'll realize how big of a problem drifting can be. Either due to currents or wind it can be extremely frustrating. Even with a stake out pole. I'd recommend a Hobie mirage drive kayak if money isn't an issue. Being able to control the kayak while keeping your line in the water is something I'm always wishing for while I'm out in my yak. Unfortunately the hobies are way out of my price range.
Don't forget to spend some money on rod holders, and anchor or stake out pole, and some sort of tackle management system. I have the yak attack blackpak and it's been awesome, along with their 8 foot stake out pole.
basshole8190 reply :
Ascend 12 or 128t are nice i have the 128t. its a comfy ride and very stable, but if you got the scratch id check out jackson coosa or cuda 12 or maybe even hobie yaks.
RipSomeLips reply :
You should look into a nucanoe. I just have a pelican castaway 116, it gets the job done. But my next purchase will be a nucanoe.
jacob95 reply :
Hobie kayaks are out of my price range haha! I won't spend that much on a kayak. I'm liking the Nucanoe, Ride and Ocean offerings a lot. Now I have a question for you guys. Is a rudder a must have or is it easy to get by without?
jacob95 reply :
I find this Ocean Kayak for $600. What do you guys think?
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/boa/4406626689.html
flyfisher reply :
Before any suggestions are made you need to let us know what types of waters do you fish. Are they larger lakes, smaller "ponds", slow moving rivers, faster rivers, bay, ocean etc...
Also don't get ung up on the whole being able to stand thing. It is nice but with a raised seat as many kayaks have you may find yourself not needing to stand as often as you think. I own boats i can stand in but it doesn't happen as often as you think except for specific presnetations where it is an advantage. Standing in a boat makes keeping position much more difficult in any wind as you act like a sail....
jacob95 reply :
The spots I fish I probably will rarely if ever stand so that isn't a problem. I will fish some larger lakes and then ponds. No huge reservoirs. Possibly might get on a river but it isn't fast moving.
lmbfisherman reply :
Easily the Wilderness Ride - I own the 135 and it is awesome.
B@ssCrzy reply :
On 4/10/2014 at 11:45 PM, jacob95 said:The spots I fish I probably will rarely if ever stand so that isn't a problem. I will fish some larger lakes and then ponds. No huge reservoirs. Possibly might get on a river but it isn't fast moving.
Don't sell yourself short on standing. A lot of the kayaks they are building now are great for standing and you may not feel right now that is very important, but the ability to be able to stand in certain situations is great (i.e. flipping and pitching, longer casts, sight fishing, etc). I have a Jackson Cuda 12 and love the versatility of having a comfortable seat, but also the ability to stand anytime I want. It is an awesome fishing machine. If I were going to buy a kayak there is no way I would buy one that I could not stand up in comfortably. If you are in Indiana there is a fishing tournament on Eagle Creek Res in Indianapolis on April 26th. There is the ability to be able to rent a yak to fish if you don't have one and I believe they have some Jackson's and WS Rides available. Would be a good opportunity for you to try them out to know what you like. PM me if you want more information. Hope you find something you like.
Mattfrom_NJ reply :
I own a 115 ride and I'm liking it. It's a really wide boat which I thought would make it a very slow boat. It won't win any races but is by no means slow. I haven't had any really problems out in the wind w it either. Seems to track pretty nice too. Honestly I'd take b@sscrzy's advice and go fish out of a few or at least paddle some before you buy.
jacob95 reply :
How about my rudder question? Is it a necessity?
OperationEagle reply :
Things to consider:
a. comfort of the seat: your back will thank you.
b. height of the seat: the higher the sitting position the easier it is to get up and down from the sitting and standing positions...for this one your knees will thank you.
c. weight of the yak: transporting the boat is not trivial. Call me a wuss but I am not getting stronger with age. 5-10 lbs can make a difference.
d. then all of the other things that are easy to think of...stability, cockpit layout, maneuverability, height the boat sits in the water (higher profile yaks will catch more wind).
Like others asked you didnt say what kind of water you fish...river, open water, large or small. Having the ability to stand is nice but you have to decide how important that is and what your sense of balance is like.
I'd put the Jackson Cuda 12/14, Ride 115/135 on your definite consider list. The Old Town Predator looks interesting but never been in one. Get butt time in as many as possible. If you cant on the water then at least sit in the store to get a feel for what its like to sit in and get up and down in the boat. Look at the hull to try to assess difference in stability (if you cant get it on the water, though this is a less than ideal way).
Glad you arent looking for the cheapest thing to get you on the water as that is a sure way to waste your money. Good luck.
jacob95 reply :
I put the types of water I fish. I'll fish small to medium size lakes, ponds, and an occasional river.
Darren. reply :
On 4/11/2014 at 6:45 AM, jacob95 said:How about my rudder question? Is it a necessity?
No. If you were to hit a yak store, probably most will be sold without a rudder.
But, a rudder does help with tracking straight, helps with wind, etc. My yak did not come with one, it is a $200 add-on...
That said, those of us with favorite kayaks have come to those conclusions based on trying out the yaks, etc.
The best advice I can give you is to get to a store that has demo days where you can take several kayaks out for a test drive. If not, most will let you at least sit in the kayak in-store.
You really want to be comfortable in whatever you buy. I personally like my Native Ultimate 12 a lot. There are plenty of owners over 6' tall that use these yaks. But others like the WS Ride, Commander, a Moken Angler, Jackson Coosa, Cuda, etc. It is a very personal decision only you can arrive at.
I like to stand in my kayak a lot. But I also have jury-rigged my seat to sit up nice and high, so I'm good either standing or sitting.
FWIW, before I arrived at my current yak, I did fish a model I couldn't stand in. Taught me what I really wanted. And if I had the money today, I'd *probably* buy a Hobie Pro Angler 12.
BrianinMD reply :
Hobie has the high price tag, but I do like the option of the pedals instead of having to always paddle.
gallowaypt reply :
If standing is not a priority, I'd recommend the perception sport pescador. Great starter platform
jacob95 reply :
What do you guys think of the one I posted?
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/boa/4406626689.html
Darren. reply :
On 4/12/2014 at 9:52 PM, jacob95 said:What do you guys think of the one I posted?
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/boa/4406626689.html
A fine yak. I wouldn't be standing in it without pontoons, but it would serve you well, methinks.
sully99 reply :
Check out the Native Ultimate 14 or the new FX15, or the Wilderness Commander both are solid fishing machines
mattbbassin reply :
I am only 15, and i have really taken a liking to bass fishing even though my whole family is mostly saltwater. For my fifteenth birthday i asked my mom if i could get a kayak so i could just go out alone. Either way that doesn't matter i have the little $250 Pelican Apex 80 XE a little 8 foot kayak. Personally i i like my kayak and it is a very inexpensive and good kayak. I dont have to worry about wind cause it sits low and the weight rating is about 300 lbs. Im not the type to stand up and fish i prefer to sit down but i feel like it could be acomplished. For your first kayak i recommend you start out a little cheaper and go with one of the pelican kayaks.
Dramer77 reply :
http://www.nucanoe.com/fishing/
These are prob the most stable kayak on the market, 41" wide.. And you can get a regular bass boat seat so it will be comfortable sitting too
Jim Mac reply :
On 4/15/2014 at 2:42 AM, Dramer77 said:http://www.nucanoe.com/fishing/
These are prob the most stable kayak on the market, 41" wide.. And you can get a regular bass boat seat so it will be comfortable sitting too
They're very expensive though aren't they?
Not_Here reply :
My girls Frontier 12 we got was $1200.00 and some odd dollars a couple years ago for just the vessel alone...
Jim Mac reply :
On 4/16/2014 at 12:01 AM, Frog Turds said:My girls Frontier 12 we got was $1200.00 and some odd dollars a couple years ago for just the vessel alone...
That's very expensive to me. By the time you add in the seat bracket and a seat, it's probably about $1,400 correct?
Not_Here reply :
you only need to get the vessel and quick release bracket through them...that bracket is specific to the nucanoe's...the rest like the swivel mount and seat you can get anywhere because those are universal...we happened to get them at fleetfarm for way cheaper...then with these you probably want a longer paddle since they are wider, hers is 275cm paddle...
rawjuice reply :
Wilderness Systems Ride, either 115 or 135 which ever one you prefer!!
In my picture im in a Tarpon 120, best purchase ive ever made for fishing!! Its stable, fast, tracks well and just flat out designed awesome! I stood up on it but if im gonna stand, i would rather be on a boat, im not at no dissadvantage sitting on my kayak! Good luck on your purchase!
Subchaser reply :
Recommend taking a look at the Predator MX (that's what I have) or maybe even the FeelFree Lure 11.5, it's $100 cheaper than the P-MX and a little wider too. You could also take a look at the Jackson Big Rig, it's made for big guys. But like Darren said, the best thing you can do is demo the yak/s you're interested in, also try a few different paddle lengths to make sure you get the right one for you.
There's lots of good kayaks out there, the best one is the one that's best for YOU. I did a lot of research before choosing the P-MX, I took it out on it's maiden voyage two weeks ago and I know I made the right choice. So good luck and let us know what you decide on.
basshead1 reply :
The MX may be my next kayak. I like the open floor for fly fishing.
SavvyNavy reply :
i definitely advise you to look at ascend kayaks, they are from bass tracker marine, and sold in bps all over the US. Sit in or sit on is up to you but ascend offers both. Even with the cheaper kayak models, they are durable as $1000 hobies. You can go in and out of rough water with shoals and big rocks. prices start at like at 400. If anything, i dont recommend pelicans because the material is shady and cheap. and ascends are great beginning or intermediate kayaks!
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