Kayak info

[gamehunter]

Looking at buying a kayak for myself any info would be appreciated. I have no idea what to buy don't want to end up with some junk. But I'm not trying to break the bank either. Lol

Thanks for the help


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Shane]

What will you use if for and where? What's your budget?

[TX CHICKEN]

Vibe Sea ghost is a great all around yak and reasonably priced.

[Man]

You are about to get the name and make of every kayak on the market. Give us some more detail about $ amount you willing to spend, and what the intended use is for? Rec ...fishing? If so where and what for? Details man...details

[gamehunter]

You are about to get the name and make of every kayak on the market. Give us some more detail about $ amount you willing to spend, and what the intended use is for? Rec ...fishing? If so where and what for? Details man...details

Lol. Guess I should have put a little more info in there. Looking for something to fish out of river mostly some coast here and there maybe paddle down the frio just looking for a good all around yak. Would like to stay under 1k.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[AgBass01]

There's a 12ft perception pescador on here in classifieds right now that's a great deal. I have one that's 10ft and wish I'd bought the 12.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

[Texifornia]

Do not... DO NOT! Get a Ascend! Absolute junk!









If you have one I'm sorry.

[quarterback]

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520787&highlight=kayak

Everything you want to know and then some. Read this thread and you WILL go buy a kayak. Guaranteed.

[Hawkpuppy 1]

Do not... DO NOT! Get a Ascend! Absolute junk!









If you have one I'm sorry.

Got to disagree. I've had two now and really like them. Have not had any problems or issues with either. I may be looking to sell my Ascend H12 soon due to shoulder issues. It's a great boat for the money and is extremely stable. I'm 6'4" and 300lbs and can stand in it and fish fine. Paddles good and tracks well. Lots of storage space and a 450lb capacity.

[Chuy]

Go onto craigslist and search for the Ocean Kayak. I loved all of the ones I owned. There are about a thousand out there that are good yaks. Depending on what you want to you, you will sacrifice speed for stability and vise versa. I fished out of a tandem for a while and liked the stability. For a river, I would probably look at a 12 ft yak. Ill stress that you get a roto-mold yak, not the cheap ones that academy sells that come in two pieces, then fixed together. Other than that, if it looks good, solid without any holes in the bottom, and is comfy for you, you should be good. Just decide on a price you are looking to spend, and get to searching. The second dilemma comes when you start outfitting it, lol.

[Man]

12ft Pescador would be my suggestion sir.

[quarterback]

12ft Pescador would be my suggestion sir.

I also bought a 12 ft. Perception Pescador about a year ago. Caught many a fish out of it so far. While certainly not the top of the line, it is a good introductory kayak and the price is good. Academy sells them and occasionally puts them on sale for 20% off.

[topshot]

river fishing you want 12' or shorter, coast/bay fishing you want a yak 13'+ to track better and carry more gear.
do you want to be able to stand and fish?
do you want a wet butt all day?
do you want to paddle or use foot power?
do you want a yak you can carry on your shoulder for portage, or one that needs a cart?

i would recommend buying a used yak that is already set up right, with minimal wear, and head out fishing. you could easily spend $300 or more setting up a yak, not including fish finder, or actual cost of the plastic boat.

[brushhunter]

Love my pescador perception. Very reasonably priced and very tough had mine for two years and been across many oyster reefs with little to no wear. I am 6'2" and 240lbs and it tracks very well.

[Texifornia]

Got to disagree. I've had two now and really like them. Have not had any problems or issues with either. I may be looking to sell my Ascend H12 soon due to shoulder issues. It's a great boat for the money and is extremely stable. I'm 6'4" and 300lbs and can stand in it and fish fine. Paddles good and tracks well. Lots of storage space and a 450lb capacity.

Ascend is a Bass Pro label just like Red Head and I worked for them many years back. In my opinion it's junk but it does cost less than what I consider good kayaks so if you can baby the soft plastic then good on ya