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    anybody here into kayak fishing?

    I am seriously considering pulling the trigger on one of these.
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    I have been debating whether to buy a small aluminum boat on craigslist and start building it or just to buy a nice fishing kayak.

    I love fishing but I am kind of getting bored of inshore fishing, it's hard to find good spots, some places get packed, etc. With a kayak I can do some exercise and do what I like the most.

    This model specifically attracted my attention, I weight like 225 lbs, so I am kind of a big guy . It seems to be like a little boat, very stable and lots of space for all my gear. I will really like to have one these when I travel to the FL keys. FL seems to be a great spot for a fishing kayak, except for the sharks , I already saw a couple of creepy videos on youtube.

    Also that would be another toy to take care of.


    So any comments?

    I am just trying to decided whether I should pull the trigger or not.
    2008 Toyota Tundra DC SR5 4.7L V8


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  • #2
    Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

    Sounds like fun to me...

    Nice and quiet, paddle into remote areas... just as long as you don't hook a lunker and have it pull you all over the place!

    Mike Phillips
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    • #3
      Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

      Looks pretty slick! As long as you won't be fishing with someone else. Looks like only a one seater.

      I've been looking on and off at getting a canoe but never did.

      What are you fishing for?
      Scott

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      • #4
        Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

        Looks like it would be the answer to your needs.
        quality creates its own demand

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        • #5
          Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

          Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
          Sounds like fun to me...

          Nice and quiet, paddle into remote areas... just as long as you don't hook a lunker and have it pull you all over the place!

          LOL . At first I am certainly going to try to stay close to shore until I get more experience. I guess lakes are a good option. I know I am going to be catching some big fish as soon as I hit the saltwater around here.
          2008 Toyota Tundra DC SR5 4.7L V8


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          • #6
            Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

            I'd go for it. Looks like a decent Kayak. Especially the 600 lbs capacity, in case you catch the big one. I don't do fishing myself but I love Kayaking.
            I'm looking at a new one from here possibly: http://www.rei.com/category/4500271/q/Kayaks

            I still haven't been brave enough to take such a small boat into the ocean. Fine for small swells they say... small swells are much bigger than my boat!
            Last edited by codyBane; Apr 1, 2009, 11:08 AM. Reason: typo
            Cody

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            • #7
              Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

              Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
              Sounds like fun to me...

              Nice and quiet, paddle into remote areas... just as long as you don't hook a lunker and have it pull you all over the place!

              That actually might be pretty entertaining.

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              • #8
                Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

                Originally posted by codyBane View Post
                I'd go for it. Looks like a decent Kayak. Especially the 600 lbs capacity, in case you catch the big one. I don't do fishing myself but I love Kayaking.
                I'm looking at a new one from here possibly: http://www.rei.com/category/4500271/q/Kayaks

                I still haven't been brave enough to take such a small boat into the ocean. Fine for small swells they say... small swells are much bigger than my boat!
                That's awsome. Kayaking is certainly a great sport.

                Good fishing kayaks are designed for saltwater and freshwater, it's completely safe with some common sense and basic experience. It all depends on the kayak you buy.
                I have never been so much into this, now that I am doing my research I feel like I am buying a car. There are so many models, custom options, it's absolutely crazy. Honestly I am going nuts with this. I fell like a 10 year old thinking on a new toy

                I am actually considering the Malibu X-factor now, which is a bit faster and better overall for saltwater fishing. I am kind of addicted to fishing so I really want to get a stable well built kayak without destroying the bank account. I am trying not to go with a model that I will regret down the road.

                Now Malibu released the Stealth 14, it's more expensive but it's one of the "big boys" in the market right now. Sweet jesus I feel like ordering one right away .

                I am still doing my research, trying to decide what to do or let's just say "looking for some more money" .
                2008 Toyota Tundra DC SR5 4.7L V8


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                • #9
                  Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

                  Originally posted by Bert31 View Post
                  That actually might be pretty entertaining.
                  haha, there would be even more people crowding the shores then!
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                  Originally posted by Mike Phillips
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                  • #10
                    Re: anybody here into kayak fishing?

                    I go kayaking every year when I go to Florida

                    A lot of fun...
                    Matt

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