kayak info

[ALS Mako]

hey fellas, looking to buy a kayak (been meaning to for a long time), well i ain't got 2 grand to get a top of the line. was just wondering if anybody has any experience with vibe kayaks. price point looks reasonable. just curious.

[msgdan]

What type of waters are you looking to fish....rivers, bays, ocean....lakes ? I am partial to Hobies, but I mainly fish in the ocean....and that will be over your price range.......

I would look into a Wilderness Tarpon 120.......it's a great all around kayak and will be great for whatever you are looking to do.......Just my opinion...of course.

Danny V

[fishingmortgageman]

Hi Steve,

I have a hobie quest sit on top kayak fully rigged for fishing for sale. I think that it would be in your price range and I could give you a good deal on it. PM me or call me if you are interested.

[Ken Lyons]

Check out Pelican for new yaks.

[fishingbuddies]

I tried the tarpoon 120. Its fast but not comfy. Cant stand in it either (29 inches wide). My buddy is selling his if interested with a carbon paddle. More sports car than SUV. Have a feelfree lure10 and its advertised as light n stable...i beg to differ. The seat is very comfy but heavy. Its 34 wide but still not as stable to cast n fish standing up as ide like. I keep going back to my Old Town Predator. Love that thing so much i bought the 13ft version too. They are fishing specific machines. Love the predator!!
Look into the Brooklyn kayak co. too. They are generic knockoffs from china of the major brands.
My buddy has a pedal drive model from them thru amazon for $1400.
Cant beat that with a stick.
Vibes are a good bang for your buck too.
Good luck. Try craigs list too.

[NJSquatch]

i picked up a Vibe Yellowfin 100 this winter used on Craiglist and enjoy it as a throw and go alternative to the boat for ponds and small lakes...it is plenty stable and the chair is comfortable....haven't tried to stand in it yet but going to imagine it will be a little tippy...def get a SOT

[ALS Mako]

thanks for the info guys. eric, thanks for the offer, but i'm just not ready to pull the trigger yet (still saving up). just doing research.

[pacrags]

i have been considering the Vibe skipjack which would allow me to take the 1 or 2 of my children who like to fish with me , and still be able to use it solo.

a bit more than i would like to spend, but I get less grief from the missus when one of them goes with me - which surprisingly is my soon to be teen daughter. Optimally i 'd get 2 so the ife and oldest daughter can could go out and paddle around.

been offered a job within the company that gives a $500 credit towards health and fitness items that a kayak would qualify, so i am finally going to get something

[akoop]

i have been considering the Vibe skipjack which would allow me to take the 1 or 2 of my children who like to fish with me , and still be able to use it solo.

a bit more than i would like to spend, but I get less grief from the missus when one of them goes with me - which surprisingly is my soon to be teen daughter. Optimally i 'd get 2 so the ife and oldest daughter can could go out and paddle around.

been offered a job within the company that gives a $500 credit towards health and fitness items that a kayak would qualify, so i am finally going to get something

That's awesome, the $500 is a nice chunk of cash.

[akoop]

Ramsey Outdoors is having their "Free Paddle Day" on May 26th. You can go test out a bunch of different kayaks to see what you like/don't like.

Here is the info: https://www.ramseyoutdoor.com/events/event/eventview/id/21/

[Blackfishhead]

I bought a use Ocean Kayak “ Drifter “ from a coworker a few years back for $500 and it was the best thing I did to improve my fishing. I can now fish spots in lakes and ponds that had little open shoreline areas.
. The yak came with a paddle,vest and a Dollie. I have since installed a fish finder and a anchor trolley.It is stable and fast with decent storeage . I did look at the new Hobie stand up yaks but fell over when I saw the price.I got lucky with mine as I think it suits me well. You are doing the right thing by doing your homework and saving $.Good luck my friend!

[briansnat]

Don't ignore used kayaks. You will get a lot more bang for your buck. For one thing, when you buy the kayak new, usually PFDs, paddles, etc. are extra, so add that to the cost of a new yak. Used yaks usually come with that stuff and sometimes extras such as anchors, rod holders, fish finders, etc.

I know it's nice to be able to park a brand new boat in the garage, but after you have it out once, it's a used boat too.

[Geauxstillers]

I have a Vibe 130 that I picked up last year. (for reference, I've owned several Hobies, and I also have a Wilderness Systems Ride 13X).

For the price point, the vibe is tough to beat. It's very stable- I can stand and fly fish from it- it's quick, gets on plane easy, and is quite comfortable. If you want to do mods or add, it's nice having the starports and rails, they integrate a dedicated areas for a fishfinder that makes it super easy, and it's a very dry yak. I have a back that acts up every now and then, and I can fish all day in it without being uncomfortable. The only item included that is a waste it the paddle- it's a piece of junk, but pretty much every paddle included is, so that's expected.

I personally think they're all good- every brand has strengths and weaknesses- it all comes down to personal preference, and your personal height/weight.