What Kayak To Buy For Fishing - Helpful Tips
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What Kayak To Buy For Fishing - Helpful Tips So you are interested in buying your first kayak for fishing. How do you get started. Here are some basic tips to help you figure out which kayak to buy. 1) Buy the kayak that you will use the most. A kayak that is too expensive to mess up, too much of a headache to use and put away, too heavy, or just plain inconvenient is not going to be used after the "honeymoon" period. Focus on picking a first kayak that you will have no issues with getting on the water through your orientation period. 2) Buy used. No need to absorb the new kayak depreciation when you are still not for sure going to be getting into the sport. You can easily sell it later should you want to upgrade. 3) Make sure you account for storage, transport, and ability to lift. 4) Research multiple makes and models that you are wanting so it will be easier to find one used. 5) Make sure the kayak matches your fishing style. Flats, offshore, rivers, lakes, etc. 6) Understand how length and width affect the different types of fishing styles. 7) Focus on learning how to kayak first and kayak fish second. By learning the basics of kayaking will make you a better fisherman by making you more efficient at controlling your kayak. 8) Think experience and fun over having the coolest/most expensive toy. If you have any questions about buying your first kayak, don't hesitate to throw it down in the comments. KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650 The Kayaks 1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140. 2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount - 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard - Lowrance Hook-5 The Rods/Reels 1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast - Penn Conflict 4000 - Power Pro 20lb - Power Pro 10lb - Andes 15lb pink mono 2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast - Penn Conflict 6000 - Power Pro 65lb 3) 6'6" XXH Offshore Angler - Ocean Master Freestyle Jigging Trigger Rod, OM66XXHT, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 7 1/2 - 13 1/2oz, Power Extra Extra Heavy - Shimano Torium 16 - Power Pro 65lb 4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium - Shimano Solstace 4000 FI - Power Pro 20lb 5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy - Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed - Power Pro 65lb 6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast - Abu Garcia 6500C3 - Power Pro 30lb 7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast - Abu Garcia 6500C3 - Power Pro 30lb Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water. Filming GoPro Hero 4 Silver GoPro Hero 3 Black GoPro Studio Editing Software Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)
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Thanks mate !
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I love common sense..
Ps what sort of kayak would u suggest to get for ocean fishing, I live in New Zealand so it would have to suit its weather conditions
But most of all, I like that you are encouraging people to learn to kayak before they worry about learning to kayak fish.
Something you kinda missed on though - stability. Ask a marine engineer -- there are two types of stability when you are in a craft in the water - initial stability (can I stand up in this on flat water) and secondary stability (will this boat roll over in waves or slide down the face of it).
Wide/flat kayaks have lots of initial stability, but very little secondary. Ever wonder why people don't use a pontoon boat in heavy seas? A wide kayak feels stable when you get in it on the lake or pool to try it out, but the first time you go out past the breakers or a big wake hits you broadside, you will see that it isn't all that stable - you hit the point where the boat doesn't "Self right" and there is a point of no return - you're going over.
skinny boats with a more rounded hull don't have such a severe point, and can slide down the face of the wave without going past the point of no return.
Your tarpon is actually in the middle (as is my 16T - it's deeper and narrower than a lot of the boats out there, and more stable in breakers than, say, a Jackson Coosa that people stand on in flat water.
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Have you ever thought about getting an inflatable dinghy? I know your super busy. But if you have time pros and cons on using a inflatable dinghy for exactly your type fishing.
But next year I'm leaning toward kayaks. I'm thinking two small, lightweight fishing kayaks under $400 that I can lift up to the top of the SUV. Viv should be old enough to handle one by next year and we could get off the bank.