Kayak Role Call

[Fish n Jeep]

Hey kayak anglers! I'm in the market for a 'yak. Sports Authority has the Lifetime Tamarack 120 on sale right now and I am considering making the plunge. Tell me what you got and what you like about it.

Thanks!

[Skunk City]

After owning a 10ft'er for 3 years now and putting tons of hours and miles on it, I honestly would recommend a 12ft'er. When I kayak with my buddies who own 12ft'ers, the speed they have on me with the same paddling effort is EXTREMELY noticeable and oftentimes, I fall behind. Its great for short, easy paddles, but if you plan on hitting the big lakes like I do or just traveling a decent distance to a spot, I would pick up a 12'. And after taking my friends' 12ft'ers out for a paddle, the speed and stability is DEFINITELY noticeable. If you are sticking to small bodies of water and short paddles, by all means go with that kayak. It looks like a solid boat with decent storage for its size.

With that being said, I will sell you my 10ft'er rigged and ready to go for $325 including the fish finder .

[Fish n Jeep]

Thanks Rob! My mom told me a 12 footer would be better too. I'm not kidding either, she's an active 60-something retiree exploring the coastal back waters around Ocala, FL.

[Skunk City]

Gander Mountain has a nice sale going on. I'm very close to picking up the Perception Sound 12.5 for $425 w/free shipping.

[Eskimo]

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It may pay to visit The Kayak Fishing Store in Fairfield.
I learned a lot from the guy who owns the store. They have a lot of boats and equipment in the store and the store owner really knows kayak fishing. Totally different experience than shopping in a big box store.

Their address is:
The Kayak Fishing Store
125 Clinton Rd. #7
Fairfield, NJ. 07004
973.227.3251

Their website is:
http://www.thekayakfishingstore.com/CTUS.html

I got a Native Redfish 10. The store installed two rod holders, anchor trolley, anchor cleat, and a few other odds-and-ends.
They guy at the store suggested the 12 foot model, but I really wanted the 10 foot model. I drive a tiny car and live in a cramped, little apartment, so space is always at a premium. The 10 foot model just fit the space I had available better.

Here's a pic of my kayak at Spruce Run:

[Worksforjerks]

i started off in a feel free moken 10 and it was awesome, until i had to paddle anything more then a small lake or had a friend with me that had a 12 ft. I upgraded to a jackson cuda 12. Awesome kayak but not cheap. To be honest you should really paddle a few before you make the dive in. You are better off finding a decent used ocean kayak or wilderness system off craigs. For about the same money as a cheaper new one you can have a good used one. Try to find something with a rudder if possible. It helps more then you can even imagine.

Good luck pm if you need any advice

[Fish n Jeep]

Originally Posted by Beardo Larry

For about the same money as a cheaper new one you can have a good used one.

That was my original thought, I was going to wait until I got all settled into my new house before buying any more stuff. If I resist the urge to buy something just because its cheap I'll probably be happier in the long run. Thanks for the advice!

[Worksforjerks]

If you really plan on using it don't cheap out. I was out just about everyday until I hurt my shoulder and I'm really happy I didn't cheap out. Good luck on the hunt

[gnuisance]

I have an ocean kayak prowler 13'. I've only had it for about two weeks and I love it. I bought it used off craigslist. I read a lot of reviews and the perceptions are very well made. if I was buying new I would go that route.

[dboyd101]

Originally Posted by Skunk City

With that being said, I will sell you my 10ft'er rigged and ready to go for $325 including the fish finder .

Warning - about to hijack this thread.

You serious? Is this the sit inside dagger that you had?