05-03-2010, 06:07 PM
You can see some pics of my yaks on the kayak board.
I agree that you should look at boats longer than 10'. My boys yak is a 10' but he is only 10 yrs old. The length adds speed and also gives more room to put things on the boat.
As far as in or on top, it kind of depends. If I am going to be getting out alot to cast I prefer a SOT. When I'm trolling or in cold water I like the sit-in. The sit in that I have is a LOON 128 with a big enough cockpit opening that I can put my legs in or out while paddeling and can freely move all over in. The Ocean prowler 13 I have in FL is a great boat. fast, stable and with plenty of molded in storage spots for things like a bucket, cooler and milk crate.
The first kayak you buy does not have to be the last or only one you buy, as a matter of fact, it should not be.
If you want to see lots of fishing kayak pictures search on the "No Motor" section of the Florida Sportsman magizine website. Lots of ideas to be had there.
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I agree that you should look at boats longer than 10'. My boys yak is a 10' but he is only 10 yrs old. The length adds speed and also gives more room to put things on the boat.
As far as in or on top, it kind of depends. If I am going to be getting out alot to cast I prefer a SOT. When I'm trolling or in cold water I like the sit-in. The sit in that I have is a LOON 128 with a big enough cockpit opening that I can put my legs in or out while paddeling and can freely move all over in. The Ocean prowler 13 I have in FL is a great boat. fast, stable and with plenty of molded in storage spots for things like a bucket, cooler and milk crate.
The first kayak you buy does not have to be the last or only one you buy, as a matter of fact, it should not be.
If you want to see lots of fishing kayak pictures search on the "No Motor" section of the Florida Sportsman magizine website. Lots of ideas to be had there.
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