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Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #8877402 04/29/13 02:48 PM
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you can buy a good SOT, paddle & life jacket at Academy for $600
dont over analyze it

Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #9009673 06/06/13 07:47 PM
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I keep hearing the following: 1. Demo before you buy! Nearly every yak shop offers some sort of demo days throughout the year, while some offer them much more frequently (for instance, we offer demos every day we're open). You will instantly feel the difference between 2 similar yaks even if you've never paddled in your life. Ignorance may be bliss, but test driving boats keeps you from thinking "what if?".

My questions is where? Rentals or will shops selling allow you to demo them for more than a few minutes? I want to really fish out of several to make sure they are comfortable and I like the yak.

Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #9011477 06/07/13 11:21 AM
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Where you are located will help answer that

Mariner Sails in DFW has demo days on Thursdays and the occasional Saturday at white rock lake, by reservation


Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #9014289 06/08/13 04:21 AM
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Guess that would help! I am in North/West Ft Worth. Thanks!!

Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #9018873 06/10/13 03:03 AM
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Anyone??

Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #9047704 06/19/13 03:33 AM
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not absolutely sure but i think
both mariner sales of dallas
and mountain sports of arlington
will take a serious buyer down
to the water once theyve narrowed
it down. which ones r u interested
in?


Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #9047709 06/19/13 03:35 AM
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We,will also take customers out for demos.


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Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #9064653 06/24/13 04:18 PM
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Interested in the Tarpon and the Cuda 12. Thanks for the response!

Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: texasflycaster] #9117754 07/11/13 04:03 AM
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+1 on that. They did my family in Rockport right and I heard they went to Tech. Guns up baby


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Just my 2 cents. I'm new to kayak fishing and wanted to get into it on a budget. I found the Field & Stream Talon at Dick's sporting goods on sale for 399.00. It was normally 549.00. With the 10% off for opening a Dick's account the grand total was 389.00 after taxes. I have been out a few times and could not be happier with the yak. Only and I mean only complaint is the seat needs to be swapped out but for 59.00 that problem was taken care of. Yak tracks well, has 400lbs rating, rod holders, anchor, paddle holders, lots of storage, and comes in yellow or camo. Oh and did I mention you it was on sale for 399.00. If money is no object a top end kayak is probably better but I can't see how it could be better than having 2 or even 3 of these. Sorry, just get excited when I find a good product at a good price.

Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: onfirecrappie] #9161514 07/24/13 07:44 PM
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I agree with most of the info below, just keep in mind the caveat was for an all-around kayak for fishing the varied inshore and offshore waters of se florida. popcorn2

http://www.ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.org/yakdesign101.html


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Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: onfirecrappie] #9163192 07/25/13 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted By: onfirecrappie
I'm new to kayak fishing and wanted to get into it on a budget. I found the Field & Stream Talon at Dick's sporting goods on sale for 399.00... Oh and did I mention you it was on sale for 399.00...I can't see how it could be better than having 2 or even 3 of these. Sorry, just get excited when I find a good product at a good price.


The F&S Talon is a decent starter yak IMO so cheers
Does sound like your decision to go with the talon was mostly $ based though.
i certainly understand that too having been there n done that with other things.

but when you get to paddle yaks side by side, you'll be thinkin more about stability, safety, comfort, quality, overall feel. then all the rigging possibilities!!! laugh
custom rigging your yak is a big part of tha "yak angling experience" & when u get it right, it feels nice!. no so nice when it's wrong & youve swiss cheesed your new fishing vessel. if your looking to customize a new yak, start a thread asking for advise. some folks around here r actually well known for their innovative rigging abilities wink


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Where is a honest web site for used kayaks? Thanks

Re: How to Choose the BEST Fishing Kayak [Re: Fish ZoMbiE] #9201740 08/06/13 01:49 PM
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there is a classified here in the kayak forum.

I bought mine off craigslist. You just need to know what to look for and make sure you test drive it


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