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Kayak fishing in the Marsh.
Posted on 7/28/13 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 7/28/13 at 5:13 pm
Hey OB, the past few weeks I've been going to the Grand Isle/Fourchon area and I'm remembering why I loved going there so much as a kid.
So I've decided to buy a kayak simply because I don't want to buy a new truck and a new boat all at once (I've got a TDi with a roof rack, so kayak is the best option right now). The problem is I've never known anyone that kayak fishes.
Is there anything in particular I should be looking for? I know I want a sit on top, rather than sit in. But other than that I'm pretty clueless.
Thanks fellas.
So I've decided to buy a kayak simply because I don't want to buy a new truck and a new boat all at once (I've got a TDi with a roof rack, so kayak is the best option right now). The problem is I've never known anyone that kayak fishes.
Is there anything in particular I should be looking for? I know I want a sit on top, rather than sit in. But other than that I'm pretty clueless.
Thanks fellas.
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Posted on 7/28/13 at 5:38 pm to recruitnik
Get a Hobie if you want to fish, get a regular kayak if you want to paddle.
Posted on 7/28/13 at 5:44 pm to recruitnik
Look at the Jackson Cuda. Also might want to read through the pages of Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club site. Lots of good info there.
Posted on 7/28/13 at 5:59 pm to recruitnik
What is your budget?
Posted on 7/28/13 at 6:39 pm to recruitnik
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Is there anything in particular I should be looking for?
Fast moving motorized boats.
Get a flag with the
Posted on 7/28/13 at 7:07 pm to LSUguerilla
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Posted by LSUguerilla Get a Hobie if you want to fish, get a regular kayak if you want to paddle.
This is what hobie owners say to justify the butthurt they feel for overpaying and pussing out of a little effort.
Best yak for the money is a WS Ride 135. Comes unrigged for $900 but you can get on the water in a decent enough yak for just over $500 for an Ascend or similar model.
Posted on 7/28/13 at 8:03 pm to SpeckledTiger
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This is what hobie owners say to justify the butthurt they feel for overpaying and pussing out of a little effort.
If I buy a kayak to fish I want to fish not spend 50% of the time paddling
Posted on 7/28/13 at 8:14 pm to SpeckledTiger
Only complaint I have about my ascend is the seat. I have to get out and stand up every hour or so....
Posted on 7/28/13 at 8:44 pm to Hurricane Mike
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If I buy a kayak to fish I want to fish not spend 50% of the time paddling
Then buy something with a motor
Posted on 7/28/13 at 9:51 pm to Polar Pop
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What is your budget?
Not sure, really. It's really more about size i'd say.
Guess that makes me sound like a woman huh?
Posted on 7/28/13 at 9:52 pm to LSURoss
So with the ascend you can stand? That's actually a feature I'm looking for.
Posted on 7/28/13 at 9:55 pm to recruitnik
Ride115/135 if you want to stand. I have a WS Commander 120 and can stand, but the Ride with scupper holes would be better for the salt/marsh.
Posted on 7/28/13 at 10:07 pm to recruitnik
So many options out there that will work- if you're serious about getting one, attend the local demo days and go to a kayak tournament if you want to see how everyone has their rides rigged up.
Of course, if you want a shortlist:
Wilderness Ride
Jackson Cuda or Big Tuna
Native Slayer
Diablo Adios or their new poly yak coming out
If you have money to burn:
Native Mariner
Hobie Outback
You can cartop any of those pretty easily- heaviest ones would be the Big Tuna and Mariner, but they're not too bad.
If you just fish the marsh and are not wanting to go out to the beach, I would look at the Native Ultimates as well. They aren't SOT's, but are damn near perfect for the inside marsh.
Of course, if you want a shortlist:
Wilderness Ride
Jackson Cuda or Big Tuna
Native Slayer
Diablo Adios or their new poly yak coming out
If you have money to burn:
Native Mariner
Hobie Outback
You can cartop any of those pretty easily- heaviest ones would be the Big Tuna and Mariner, but they're not too bad.
If you just fish the marsh and are not wanting to go out to the beach, I would look at the Native Ultimates as well. They aren't SOT's, but are damn near perfect for the inside marsh.
Posted on 7/28/13 at 10:15 pm to TigerWise
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Then buy something with a motor
That would require buying a truck, a boat, a trailer, gas, oil, Louisiana special edition trailer inspection stickers etc
Hence, "If I buy a kayak"
Posted on 7/28/13 at 10:35 pm to Hurricane Mike
Kayak with a trolling motor. Hell most of the Hobie guys I see trailer them. If I need to trailer it I'll just use a boat.
Posted on 7/28/13 at 11:06 pm to recruitnik
Oh no, I'm talking get out in the bank. The seat is just a thin pad. My arse starts to hurt after a bit. 
Posted on 7/28/13 at 11:11 pm to LSURoss
Yeah my next yak will have one of those high low type seats.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 7:40 am to LSURoss
Yeah I was looking at the ascend and it looks like regular boat seats fit it. But I would like to stand.
I shouldn't have been surprised, but I am and the amount of intricacies with this. Damn, I just wanted something that floats.
I shouldn't have been surprised, but I am and the amount of intricacies with this. Damn, I just wanted something that floats.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 8:33 am to recruitnik
It's a great boat. Tracks well, has decent speed and its light enough to load on top of my jeep by myself.cthe seat might not bother you. 
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