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Hey all, gonna start shopping around for a sit in fishing kayak. Im not looking to break the bank, but i want something that will have enough room for gear,finder etc and not leak. Can anyone help me out? Any good models out there? Any info would be great. Thanks guys.
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i use a riot 12.5(now their riot 13) as someone couldn't measure the first year lol. has a rod holder, but you can add other models to it if you want. im going to add a swivel one this year. It also cuts through the waves no problem at a good speed. Can also take it through the rapids no problem if the fish aren't biting. i think its around 800. but sure you can find a used one.
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I have a sit in kayak but I am in the minority. Most of the fishing kayaks are sit on top. It seems to have an advantage that anglers like. I personally am quite comfortable with my sit in. It is a bass pro model Ascend 12. I picked it up used for about 800 and it came with a few extras. Good luck with your search.
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I seen at Costco they have these cheap ones... I do not know much about Kayaks... but it does not hurt to try them out. If you do not like it... COSTCO has a wonderful return policy! I think they were selling them for about $400? not 100% sure.
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I'm not sure of your budget or where you are fishing with the kayak. When I was budgeting for my kayak I did not account for everything else I would need. Roof rack, kayak cart to get from the car to the water, pfd, fish finder etc. If you have accounted for all of these things and your budget is still $800 I would be looking for a kayak that is as light as possible. My kayak is 80 lbs but it's a very heavy, bulky 80lbs. I would also look for something that has a good keel so it tracks well. Also if you want to add a lot of accessories you may want something with the rail systems that are available. As I stated before, I am quite happy with my kayak and that Ascend 10 is the same as mine minus a couple feet. Once again, good luck with your search.
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the acend would be a good starter one. id say try that if your using it only for fishing, but not sure on how it goes through the waves if your going to be going distances or moving a lot.
I also bought the costco $400 for the girlfriend last year and it is ok but day use and light travel but wouldn't recommend it for fishing. It is slow going through the waves but still good for recreational or beginners.
Here is a pic of the riot 12.5/13 i got. wish i had a better pic but there is the front of it lol
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I will mainly be using it for fishing, the spots i plan to use it are relatively calm, but could definetlly see myself venturing out into the lakes for some other species. My main concern is do they leak? Do they make battery powered bilge pumps to keep me from having to bail? Im new to the kayak scene thats forsure. I was talking about it with my buddy today, saying il have to pick up a nice short rod for jigging, he told me it would be something to think about to bring one of my jigging ice rods out for easy jigging. Anybody ever tried that?
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My wife and I added a kayak each to our list of watercraft a few years back. The dealer's advice was for sit-in models due to our using these largely in Georgian Bay. I have a 12 foot Wilderness Pungo which tracks extremely well and is a pleasure to paddle. The conversion to a fishing model was very simple and successful. My wife's kayak is a 10 foot model from a small manufacturer (Tomahawk 10). I'd respectfully suggest you keep your equipment inventory to the bare minimum. Many go the opposite way, overloading their craft to the point where little room is left for the owner! Our old Springer (now in that great pheasantry in the sky) loved the kayaks. She especially enjoyed the large, uncluttered cockpit in the Pungo. I put five flush mount receivers on my kayak. You have to look very carefully to see anything other than a standard recreational kayak when I am not fishing from it. As to your questions: Undamaged kayaks do not leak but water can accumulate from wave spray or the elements. A manual kayak bilge pump is a much better alternative to a battery operated bilge pump. You will end up loading and offloading your kayak so why add totally unnecessary weight?? Lake Simcoe sees a good number of kayak fishermen in the warm season. Some fishing sites have a unique section exclusively for kayak users. I use spinning gear (6 to 7 foot rods) for shallow water casting and flatline trolling but see a lot of anchored kayakers jigging for deep water trout and whitefish in the spring/summer period. If I had to do it all over I'd opt for the 14 foot Pungo sit-in. Many of the traditional canoe clubs have changed their official name to Canoe and Kayak Club with Barrie being an example. Most clubs hold regular meetings, have an inventory of water craft and welcome visitors to their club meetings. This is a great way to meet truly knowledgeable kayakers, most of whom enjoy sharing their thoughts and experiences.
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I have been using a Pelican 10-foot sit-in kayak for more than 5 years and so far I'm happy with what it offers. It only cost me 400. I mainly fish shallow or clam area, small lakes. it only weigths 45 Lbs so I don't even need a cart. I also have a skirt to keep water from getting in when it is wavy. I usually bring a hand pump just in case accident happen. Hope this helps.
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I have the pelican fishing kayak from ct ..picked it up on sale for 450 ... lots of rod holders and seems to track fairly straight..no complaints here.
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Check out Native Kayaks. They are all about fishing, great hull design and great rigging options. And super easy to stand up in which is the best way to fish in calm water. They are not a sit-on-top. they aren't a sit-in either. You have to see them to get it.
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If they already haven't taken place, go to the Barrie Home how or Garden show and check out the "fishing kayak show special" that one of the local guys has. The price is usually around $800-900 and is a complete kayak package. Really nice kayak, but the name escapes me. Check the websites for those shows and you'll either see an outfitter name or water craft/sports booth.
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