son of sam 9 Posted July 13, 2016 Family has decided that they want kayaks. To me this is an opportunity to get back to hunting and fishing. I have to get my wife a yak for rivers and lake sport, my daughter (11) something similar but it needs a rod holder because she will likely do some fishing also. For me I am thinking of the Old Town predator 13. I want something that I can fish in lakes and maybe a little back bay/marsh. More so I want something that I can load a dozen dekes on and paddle to the back of a couple of lakes in the area and have some waterfowl time. Anyone else on here use a yak for similar? Any issues with my choice in yak for the intended use? I also considered the Hobie Outback mirage. Its a solid contender and offers the mirage drive as an option. Downfall is the price, weight and I dont think it paddles as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
son of sam 9 Posted July 13, 2016 I would also be interested in places to look for used rigs other than craigslist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schrödinger's cat 87 Posted July 13, 2016 Newjerseyhunter, njwoodsandwater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMJeepster 2,778 Posted July 13, 2016 I bought a used Lifetime Payette 116 Angler kayak (https://www.lifetime.com/gallery/water-sports/fishing-kayaks/payette-angler/90235) off of Craigslist a few years ago. It's light & small enough to be handled alone and dragged (with homemade wheel rig) cross country to lakes & ponds. I've also had it out in the back bay area of the shore town that I frequently go to and it's been fine. I prefer sit-in kayaks as that's what I used when I was a high adventure director for the BSA. I travel as light as I can when I go fishing, but there's plenty of room in the bow for stowing gear. Heck, I even added a AA battery-powered fish finder (http://www.humminbird.com/Products/140c-Fishin-Buddy/). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe P. 4 Posted July 13, 2016 Old Town is a great choice , comes with a very comfortable seat. I prefer sit on top kayak for fishing. I have a Jackson Cuda that i use just about every weekend to fish for LMB. Also used it last month in Barnegat Bay , no issues. some links: http://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/?d=fishing-hunting http://www.kayak-anglers.com/forum/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
son of sam 9 Posted July 13, 2016 I like the Jackson about equal with the OT. Ocean and a few others also have similar. I plan on waterfowl from this rig so stability in cold water is key. The sit on tops seem to offer me the best chance of recovering if I should go over. What are you doing in extreme cold water? Some guys are recommending a dry suit. I could skip second season in Jan. But, I would like to make it till the end of December. I think water temps are still in 50's most years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMJeepster 2,778 Posted July 13, 2016 I like the Jackson about equal with the OT. Ocean and a few others also have similar. I plan on waterfowl from this rig so stability in cold water is key. The sit on tops seem to offer me the best chance of recovering if I should go over. What are you doing in extreme cold water? Some guys are recommending a dry suit. I could skip second season in Jan. But, I would like to make it till the end of December. I think water temps are still in 50's most years. No suit for me as I plan on staying in the boat. Ha, ha, ha! I bundle up pretty good when I go out fishing in the cold weather. I do wear Seal Skins (dry socks, they're great!) and have a change of clothes in the Jeep just in case. I also ALWAYS wear my PFD! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe P. 4 Posted July 13, 2016 sure i fish in the winter months , but i opted for a semi-dry separate top and bottom and so i can peel off either if i get too warm (paddling warms you up rather quickly) and also a much cheaper option as a legit dry suit can run over $1k. I use NRS stuff as it fits the purpose and is reasonable in price. Jeepster says "dry socks" and i second that ..use them in summer as well in shallow water. get plenty of bungie cords and leashes and secure everything, ask me how i know, there is a small men's accessory dept at the bottom of my local lake. http://www.nrs.com/product/25813/nrs-mens-powerhouse-jacket http://www.nrs.com/product/20015.03/nrs-mens-endurance-splash-pants http://www.austinkayak.com/products/206/Bungee-Paddle-Leash.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMJeepster 2,778 Posted July 13, 2016 get plenty of bungie cords and leashes and secure everything Yes. I lost my first fishing rod that I ever owned because I was stupid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites