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 good 1st yak
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01/19/06 03:16 AM
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tart
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hi, i am looking to invest in a good yak for fish, i would like one that has rod holders can hold a good sized tackel box, is comfortable, maybe stand in it. and can with stand a big fish on the other end. this yak would be used for fresh water. any ideas would be great. i was looking at the malibu, are those good? i would like to spend no more than $700 but if a quality good one that will last cost more, i can and will save my $$$.
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 Re: good 1st yak
#755696
01/19/06 12:52 PM
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txRedFisherman
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How tall are you and how much do you weigh? I would not worry about if the yak has a rod holder or not. I suggest adding them later. That why you know where you want them. Malibu have thin plastic compared to others.
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/19/06 10:19 PM
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tart
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im gonna say 6 ft give or take a inch, and since i dont know my exact weight im gonna say 230 to be safe.
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/19/06 11:03 PM
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bigeyedfish
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Hey tart... a bunch of us are meeting at 7:00 on the 9th of Feb at the Hooters in Grapevine... why dont you stop by?
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 01:28 AM
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Lucky
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Go to www.texaskayakfisherman.com and ask all your questions there. 
They don't call me Lucky for nothin'...
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 02:26 AM
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tart
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bigeyed after meeting, then what? go fishing? talk fishing? you gonna have yaks with yall?
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 02:30 AM
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bigeyedfish
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The whole "meeting" is going to be just that... a meeting... most of us have never met and are wanting new fishing partners and to share info with each other... nothing formal we are just getting together for fun... very informal and just a b.s. session...
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 02:47 AM
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tart
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well i will try to be tehre, are most of you registered at tKfm?
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 02:54 AM
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bigeyedfish
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Some I know... dont know about most...just like you, I am new to all this and buying my first kayak soon... I just sold my boat in Sept and I want a way to get on the water for the time being... right now about 9 people have said yes or are interested...
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 02:59 AM
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copperhead
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tart,I am very partial to Wilderness System kayaks.In my opinion a WS.Ride should be everyones first yak.A friend told me that on my first and that was the best advice I ever took.Mountain Sports have them right there in Arlington.Use it a couple of years and then sell it for nearly what you pay for it.Yes I am a TKFer too.
Canoes, too, are unobtrusive; they don't storm the natural world or ride over it, but drift in upon it as a part of its own silence. (John Graves)
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 03:03 AM
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bigeyedfish
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Copperhead... you still in for the get together?
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 04:16 AM
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copperhead
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Canoes, too, are unobtrusive; they don't storm the natural world or ride over it, but drift in upon it as a part of its own silence. (John Graves)
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 01:12 PM
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txRedFisherman
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Tart,
Make sure you pick a Yak that can handle your weight plus your gear. Also make sure you get one that has enought room for someone tall. I have the Cobra Explorer and love it. It is problably not big enough for you. The Cobra Expedition is probably a better model for you. The Wilderness Ride is also a good option. I have a buddy that has one and he love it.
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/20/06 09:22 PM
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tart
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you know in stores that specialize in kayak? so i can talk to someone who as experiance w/ a variety? copper head moutian sports is nt that far from me.
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Re: good 1st yak
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01/21/06 12:05 AM
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Stoker
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I bought my kayak form Mountain Sports. I have a WS Tarpon 140. Steve from Mountain Sports helped me out with everything, he's a real nice guy and super helpful. I would recommend Mountain Sports to anyone. I also have to agree with Copperhead Wilderness Systems are good kayaks. You can tell by how much used ones are going for. Of course I'm a little prejudiced since I own one.
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