re: kayak fishing?

Yea, the actual stand up surf boards are expensive as hell. $1400 without the paddle.

The one pictured last is something a bit different though.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ridestride/5210168520/

These guys are based out of Baton Rouge.

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These guys are based out of Baton Rouge.

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Damn, that's pretty tight.

i was just about to create a thread asking for some advice on this subject as well.

i'm looking to buy myself a fishing kayak but i live in Orlando & I'll be fishing the beaches & mangrove lagoons all around the Atlantic side & FL Gulf Coast.

haven't fully decided if i want to go the paddle board route be/c i'd like the option to sit & relax/nap...ha! but i've seen some interesting seating options on paddleboards too.

any additional reviews/tips/advice would be greatly appreciated.

kayak fishing is definitely a good hobby and economical way to go fishing

i agree with what was said before about the pros and cons and that you want to get one rigged for fishing

IMO pelican kayaks suck, cheapily made and not enough fishing accessories

I'd go with the brands mentioned before like wilderness, hobie, ocean kayak, etc.

Buy your first one used

i wouldn't worry too much about flipping all the time or how hard it is to do this or that, just learn what all you need to bring out safety-wise like a whistle, life jacket, gps, water, sun screen and definitely bug spray

only times i've flipped is because i was kayaking back inshore from shark fishing and the waves were between 2-4ft and i let the breaker catch my tail and flip me... make sure you tie down all your equipment while doing this and/or have leashes for your rods, paddles, tackle box

i don't see the great benefit to a paddle board or why people say it could be so much more comfortable than a kayak, i bought a nice padded seat and can fish 8 hours on a kayak and just have my arms tired.. i do see the benefit as you can stand up and sight fish but you can buy more stable kayaks that can allow you to do that.

if you want one you can stand up in that is stable, lots of storage, and you can go all day in with out being completely dead by the end of a trip then buy a hobie with mirage drive( but you will pay for it)

If you're buying the kayak for fishing, I would definitely get a sit on top rather than a sit in. You can set up your gear, coolers, etc. with much more freedom. I have a sit in and it's fun when the waters get fast if I'm just paddling, but it's harder to fish out of because of all the gear and moving around.

What's a good site for used kayaks?

I got my first one off e-bay. Craigslist works well too. The two lousiana kayak fishing clubs have classifieds, so go to www.bckfc.org and www.lafayettekayakfishing.com and you may find one in La.

I have a 2010 wilderness systems ride 135 with rudder I'll sell for $800.