Kayak owners (or anyone "in the know").....Question????

[aggiesgirl2]

I have an ocean kayak it's a Venus 11 and it is built perfect for women!!! I love it! The only bad thing about my kayak is that there is not a lot of storage space. Typically my husband stores most of our fishing tackle so it works out well for us. I would stick with a sit on top! They're tons of fun!

[Cartman]

ACK demo days is coming up I believe, you could try that if not too far...

[Kodiakk]

I have a Malibu X-factor and Ocean kayak big game. I also just bought my nephew a Malibu eXtreme. I'd avoid Malibu's atm even though I love my X-factor. Problem with my X-factor is it keeps cracking. I think I've had it welded 4 times now. We had my nephews shipped and the center hatch won't close.

If you do decide to buy a Malibu go with a new one so they will warranty it if you have issues. They will not warranty a second hand kayak.

[blacksunshine]

just in time!

http://www.austinkayak.com/p/demo

[Frederick D. Be]

Thanks for the replies


I'm looking for two.

1 for my wife......5'04" 120 lbs

1 for me.......5'11" 175 lbs


I want to stay in the bay, mostly Matagorda East bay and fish for specs and reds.

I'm looking for middle of the road price $500-$750 for each

You are looking for a sit on top as a sit in side will be too easy to roll...use to have some 14.5s. There are several good ones out there. Google sit on tops online and check them out. I think ocean kayak has a good rep. Cheers!
Fred

[stickman]

Cobra

[Dave W]

I am looking at the Native Slayer or Hobie Outback or Revo
The WS Ride looks good too
I want a boat I can stand in

[Russ81]

I am looking at the Native Slayer or Hobie Outback or Revo
The WS Ride looks good too
I want a boat I can stand in

Besides the slayer look at the ultimates too

[t100]

Problem with kayaks is there is NO perfect all around yak. Get a yak that will suit what/where you will be fishing 80-90% of the time. I had a ride 135 and loved it for lakes and bigger rivers....that thing was not so good on tight rivers like the San Marcos. That's where I fish the majority of the time. Sold it and got a Jackson coosa. The coosa doesn't track that well on open water, but it turns on a dime in the river! If your going to be in the bays, the pescador should suit you just fine. I would look at getting a ruddered yak.
As others have posted, keep an eye out on TKF. Folks always sellin and tradin.

[Foo_Dog]

Only one mention of Hobies. Is there something about them you don't like? Price maybe? Mirage drive?

[KingRanchKiller]

I have a 10' Heritage Redfish and my only complaint is I don't use it enough!