Kayak Help

[thyer]

10 to 12' should be fine. I own a 14 tarpon because I also use it for overnight camping fishing trips. I owned a sit in wilderness systems which is why I bought the tarpon but I was and am still very disappointed with the quality. Hatches leak, poor hatch design which pools water, sharp edges that will easily cut a wet or dry finger, rudder cord that when dry shrinks which limits movement, certain speeds you'll get a vibration/humming from scupper/hull, rudder bungee broke after one year, all other bungee are poor quality (my sit in kayak was 8 years old before I replaced bungees) this sit in only made 2 and rubber cargo net broke first use.

[ScowardNJ]

Your def looking for a 10-12 footer.... There is so much out there now, I haven't stayed up to date. My only recommendation is go for stability over speed. I paddle a WS Ride 13' and i can stand and fish from it in calm water and mellow currents with no problems. Getting something you can stand up in makes things a lot more comfortable to fish IMO. I know WS makes an 11.5' Ride. The Tarpons are great boats also. A little faster and less stable, but still way more stable than any sit in.

[rwp2101]

I've got a revo for bigger water and a native ultimate 12' for smaller/calmer water. The ultimate is great because you can stand. I'll echo others as well, go see Jon, he's extremely knowledgable.

[Suntzu]

Thank you for all the help and appreciate the advice I will go see Jon