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Looking to get into kayak fishing
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:07 pm
Brand new to the sport but very interested. Is it possible to find a used yak for $200 or less? Doesn't need to be nice. What all do I need to rig the boat with? Any good starter spots around the BR area? Appreciate any advice I can get!
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Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:10 pm to lsut2005
This is where I learned a lot. Kayak Thread PLus visit the forums at BCKFC dot org
This post was edited on 7/10/14 at 2:11 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:11 pm to lsut2005
quote:Maybe. Craigslist or BCKFC.
Is it possible to find a used yak for $200 or less?
quote:Search for kayak threads on here. There was one recently specifically about kayak rigging.
What all do I need to rig the boat with?
quote:No one gives away fishing spots in BR. You can always go paddle around the lakes. But for good fishing, head to the coast.
Any good starter spots around the BR area?
But honestly, once you get the kayak, you just need to sit down and think about what you need to land a fish, store a fish, anchor up, store rods and reels, store ice chest for beverages, store tackle box, etc. It takes time figuring out what suits you best. First step is getting the kayak, though.
This post was edited on 7/10/14 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:13 pm to lsut2005
I also learned a ton from youtube. Just search for kayak fishing and you'll find plenty of info and tips
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:17 pm to lsut2005
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What all do I need to rig the boat with?
All I have bought for my kayak is a paddle. I use a stadium seat to sit on and I do not own and anchor or anything else for it..
While a marsh pole would be nice and I'm going to build one soon, you do not need anything else except for the kayak and the paddle to catch some fish.. I have caught countless limits of redfish without any accessories. Just get the yak and then go out and fish on it and you will find out what best fits your needs
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:19 pm to reds on reds on reds
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you do not need anything else except for the kayak and the paddle to catch some fish
You must fish differently than me. Do you smack em?This post was edited on 7/10/14 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:19 pm to boom roasted
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You must fish differently than me. Do you smack em?
and a pole and tackle
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:24 pm to boom roasted
we need a kayak board
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:27 pm to VanRIch
I'm not the new kayak guy anymore 
Posted on 7/10/14 at 2:30 pm to lsut2005
quote:
Is it possible to find a used yak for $200 or less?
Not a good one. Even if it's used. But hey, you may get lucky.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 3:35 pm to PillageUrVillage
Yeah, that's a pretty tight budget. I've seen some 10' sit in kayaks for that on Craigslist, but they go super fast.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 3:44 pm to lsut2005
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Is it possible to find a used yak for $200 or less?
Every so often you'll come across a cheap, small kayak in the $250-$300 range like 10ft Pelicans, etc but rarely have I ever seen anything much cheaper. If you'd be willing to up your budget to the $400ish range it would put you in a little better position to find something like a used Pescador or older model Ascend FS12T or something similar. You'd have to be patient and look high and low but $200 isn't much to start with.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 4:09 pm to lsut2005
I say the same thing in every one of these threads.
Call Masseys and see if they have any old demos for sale. You can haggle with them.
Call Masseys and see if they have any old demos for sale. You can haggle with them.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 4:15 pm to lsut2005
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$200 or less?
But seriously, while possible, it may take a lot of looking? And if you're a big boy, it will be even harder as most kayaks you will find at that price are the 9-10' kayaks that have 200lb weight limits.
I do know that recently Academy put their Heritage 12' Angler kayaks on clearance for $199, so it is possible to find a deal though if you look hard enough.
An alternative to a kayak that may work for you is one of these:
Posted on 7/10/14 at 4:19 pm to nahtanojc
Another option:
There are a number of kayak tournaments coming up with kayaks up for grabs as prizes. Rent a kayak, fish the tournament and you may be able to take one home!
Casting for Kids- July 19th = Hobie Quest up for grabs
LA1 Slamboree- July 26th = Jackson Cuda up for grabs
Ride the Bull- August 16th = Wilderness Ride 135, 115 and 115x, along with a KC kayak up for grabs.
Good luck!
There are a number of kayak tournaments coming up with kayaks up for grabs as prizes. Rent a kayak, fish the tournament and you may be able to take one home!
Casting for Kids- July 19th = Hobie Quest up for grabs
LA1 Slamboree- July 26th = Jackson Cuda up for grabs
Ride the Bull- August 16th = Wilderness Ride 135, 115 and 115x, along with a KC kayak up for grabs.
Good luck!
Posted on 7/10/14 at 4:37 pm to lsut2005
I have an Ascend 10 ft with rod holders and the set up for cartop carriers I'll part with for $300.
Would also consider trade for certain firearms, either pistols or 22 17 semis.
Would also consider trade for certain firearms, either pistols or 22 17 semis.
This post was edited on 7/10/14 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 7/10/14 at 5:01 pm to LSUCouyon
Well there ya go.
FWIW, if anyone ever wants to get their feet wet, Ive got a tandem that fishes well. Im a terrible guide and about the only thing Im great at is tying wind knots... but the offer is out there.
FWIW, if anyone ever wants to get their feet wet, Ive got a tandem that fishes well. Im a terrible guide and about the only thing Im great at is tying wind knots... but the offer is out there.
Posted on 7/10/14 at 9:14 pm to Litigator
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Litigator
These look sick. Have you been on one? Are they pretty stable?
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