Kayak Help

[briansnat]

How about something like the Jackson Kayak Big Rig Pro. You can definitely stand up on this one.
http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/kayak/big-rig-pro/

Or the Wilderness Systems A.T.A.K. Another good one for standing.
http://www.yakangler.com/fishing-kay...ystems-a-t-a-k

[msgdan]

Another thing to think about......don't look for "the most comfortable seat".....what that means is a seat that is raised off the hull of the kayak....sure it feels great, but it also raises your center of gravity about 4 to 6 inches from the hull.

I had to use a Pro angler in Panama 3 years ago and for the first time in my kayak fishing life, got pulled over by a little 30 lb. yellow fin tuna ! (held onto the rod, got back in and landed it...and ate it ! ) But also have landed many big sharks, bigger tuna, halibut and many other much bigger fish without ever even getting close to going over.

I will take the old Hobie Revolution seats and tarpon seats where I am sitting close to the water .....every time !

Danny V

[Capspath83]

Originally Posted by XXlyakattacker

Nobody asked the most important question, how tall are you and how much do you weigh? Skunk is a little guy so he can get away with a sit inside, lol. I'm a big guy so to me a sit inside is a floating coffin. You couldn't pay me to go in salt water or the delaware in one. I have been in some pretty hairy situations on the big D between Belvidere and Pburg that would have put me on the bottom of the river in a sit in side. And the weight capacity of my yak is 600lbs. I would go with a sit on top. It's your kayak and if something goes wrong it's your life preserver. I have an ocean kayak prowler Big Game 2 and love it(except the "lifetime" hull and deck warranty is basically just a role of toilet paper). My buddy has a Jackson coosa HD and it comes ready to fish. If I were a smaller guy the HD would be an awesome start.

Thanks Yakattacker....Im 6'1" 220 lbs. im right with you on the coffin thing...I never was a fan of sit in. I like having my legs free. I am looking for something that I can pedal as well. It looks alot of kayaks have rudders, but not sure if they have pedals. Hobies clearly have them.

[Capspath83]

Originally Posted by msgdan

Another thing to think about......don't look for "the most comfortable seat".....what that means is a seat that is raised off the hull of the kayak....sure it feels great, but it also raises your center of gravity about 4 to 6 inches from the hull.

I had to use a Pro angler in Panama 3 years ago and for the first time in my kayak fishing life, got pulled over by a little 30 lb. yellow fin tuna ! (held onto the rod, got back in and landed it...and ate it ! ) But also have landed many big sharks, bigger tuna, halibut and many other much bigger fish without ever even getting close to going over.

I will take the old Hobie Revolution seats and tarpon seats where I am sitting close to the water .....every time !

Danny V

Very true...they say they built the stability around the chair, but then again, salespeople will say whatever it takes.

[Capspath83]

Originally Posted by briansnat

How about something like the Jackson Kayak Big Rig Pro. You can definitely stand up on this one.
http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/kayak/big-rig-pro/

Or the Wilderness Systems A.T.A.K. Another good one for standing.
http://www.yakangler.com/fishing-kay...ystems-a-t-a-k

Thanks Brian.

Both of these seem pretty good as well.

I will have to do more research on them.

I appreciate all of the feedback!

[Eskimo]

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I bought a Native Redfish 10 from the Kayak Fishing Store.

The guys at the store said a 12 foot is superior to a 10 foot kayak, but I drive a tiny car and live in a little apartment, so I need my kayak to be small, so I bought the 10-foot model.

I am very happy with the kayak, even though I can't stand up in it. I'm a klutz and would probably just fall in the water if I stood up, anyway.

[Ken Lyons]

Lots of good points. Let me disagree slightly with Dan. There is nothing wrong with a higher seating position although not too high, if you're fishing in smaller bodies of water or slow moving rivers. That does not include the ocean or even Raritan Bay. Big powerful fish are always a consideration too. My Frontier 10 has a raised seating position but it's the lower of the two available. I tried the higher one and never quite felt comfortable. I also took a very ill advised trip down the big D I must have dumped 6 times.
Too, most of the advertised weights are Wishful thinking.

[msgdan]

Originally Posted by Ken Lyons

Lots of good points. Let me disagree slightly with Dan. There is nothing wrong with a higher seating position although not too high, if you're fishing in smaller bodies of water or slow moving rivers. That does not include the ocean or even Raritan Bay. Big powerful fish are always a consideration too. My Frontier 10 has a raised seating position but it's the lower of the two available. I tried the higher one and never quite felt comfortable. I also took a very ill advised trip down the big D I must have dumped 6 times.
Too, most of the advertised weights are Wishful thinking.

Ken, thanks for the input ....(from someone that knows what he is talking about !!!!).......Yes...I was talking about the raised seat, not being the best option for ocean fishing and big fish.....but for rivers and lakes, I really don't see it being a problem.......but I still like being as low as I can !! LOL

[Trident 13]

Tons of options for u.i've had my fair share of yaks.best ride i believe is ocean kayak.all what ur looking for.easy for shallow launch,able to carry.tracks and drifts well.also bought hobie outback,things pain in the ass,floating bathtub without the peddle drive. I sold my prowler 13 regret it everytime,walking past the outback. As for the native alot of water slaping underside of bow,little noisy. Would sell the outback if anyone intersted. For the guy on the big d. Took my prowler 13 from delaware water gap to free bridge in pburg,foul rift was a blast

[NJSquatch]

Definitely check out demo days at Ramsey outdoors. Not sure but bob's canoes and kayaks in lake Hopatcong might let you demo units too.

Have you considered a canoe? Check this video out from a fellow NJ fisherman. Not sure if he is on this site.

Really in depth review. I considered getting one for the electric only lakes but then learned the sheds don't allow canoes. BOO!!

http://youtu.be/JsPLpOHgCoU