Posted By: thomas_z71
12' vs 14' Kayak - 03/31/22 07:32 PM
Hey ya'll, I've been reading up on kayaks the last few weeks hoping I can purchase one soon. To preface 95% of my fishing will be on local lakes/creeks/ponds. I do however want to get one that maybe once or twice a year I can take to coast to fish both inland and possibly offshore if the weather is right. I'm looking at either a 12' or 14' PDL kayak. 14' seems to be overkill for what I'll be using it for majority of the time, but the extra space would be nice. My real question is loading/unloading/trailer/bed of truck. From what I've seen a 12' you can probably get away with the extender and a truck bed. Can you do that with a 14'? I'll be solo 95% of the time too, I'm not a big dude so I don't want to buy something I physically can't handle. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! Can't wait to get one and explore with it! Thomas 979-257-9796