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Kayaks
Posted on 10/17/24 at 9:45 am
Posted on 10/17/24 at 9:45 am
Looking to buy a Kayak. It will be used on slow water bayous, slow water rivers, and quicker water like the Buffalo and the like...
I've used a buddies Heritage 12' sit on and would like to stay with a sit on with chair.
Looking at a Brooklyn 11.5 pro and a Vibe Sea Ghost 110
are there any others that you would recommend? I would like storage and do not plan to use any motors or pedals.
TIA
I've used a buddies Heritage 12' sit on and would like to stay with a sit on with chair.
Looking at a Brooklyn 11.5 pro and a Vibe Sea Ghost 110
are there any others that you would recommend? I would like storage and do not plan to use any motors or pedals.
TIA
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Posted on 10/17/24 at 9:50 am to Farmtiger
Maybe a Jackson Barracuda if you're wanting to make river trips like on the Buffalo. Definitley a sit on top, but something with a little sharper keel to take the current better and bounce off of rocks.
Posted on 10/17/24 at 1:07 pm to Farmtiger
Assuming you're also wanting to fish some:
I went down this wormhole a while back. I was looking for best value, and the Bass Pro Shop Ascend series was where I landed. I have no idea if they're still considered one of the best value boats, but I've had no complaints other than: they're heavy. But most fishing sit on tops are.
I went down this wormhole a while back. I was looking for best value, and the Bass Pro Shop Ascend series was where I landed. I have no idea if they're still considered one of the best value boats, but I've had no complaints other than: they're heavy. But most fishing sit on tops are.
Posted on 10/17/24 at 3:38 pm to hogfly
I’ll fish on float trips. Not really one to go out fishing in a kayak but, once I get it I might.
A buddy who has several kayaks bought the ascend 10t last year for our annual float. He didn’t like it for the Buffalo. I thought it looked and did fine. I sure like the price of it.
Thanks for the reply
A buddy who has several kayaks bought the ascend 10t last year for our annual float. He didn’t like it for the Buffalo. I thought it looked and did fine. I sure like the price of it.
Thanks for the reply
Posted on 10/17/24 at 4:18 pm to Farmtiger
We have crescent ck1s we float and fish out of. No dry storage but the deck has lots of space. I think the shoalie model has a dry hatch.
Also have a perception pescador that is good too
Also have a perception pescador that is good too
Posted on 10/17/24 at 4:36 pm to Farmtiger
For river fishing shorter is better. Easier to bounce off the rocks or trees in current.
Posted on 10/17/24 at 6:59 pm to Farmtiger
I have three: 12’ Native Ultimate, Ascend FS10, and a 12’ Hobie Compass.
For freshwater fishing I used the Ascend the most, and for inshore marsh fishing I used the Hobie.
I do t hardly use any of them now due to lower back issues
For freshwater fishing I used the Ascend the most, and for inshore marsh fishing I used the Hobie.
I do t hardly use any of them now due to lower back issues
Posted on 10/17/24 at 7:58 pm to Farmtiger
How much do you want to spend? 
My first yak was a Pelican Catch 120. Great boat for the price. Had it for 5 years then upgraded to a Bonafide SS127. Love it.
The SS127 is a better boat and tracks far better. Much easier to paddle and much more stable. But I was on the water for less than a grand in my pelican with a nice paddle. Caught a lot of fish in that yak.
I mean you can spend close to $10k if you want to. Depends on what you want.
My first yak was a Pelican Catch 120. Great boat for the price. Had it for 5 years then upgraded to a Bonafide SS127. Love it.
The SS127 is a better boat and tracks far better. Much easier to paddle and much more stable. But I was on the water for less than a grand in my pelican with a nice paddle. Caught a lot of fish in that yak.
I mean you can spend close to $10k if you want to. Depends on what you want.
Posted on 10/17/24 at 8:23 pm to elprez00
quote:
How much do you want to spend
$800-1500
Posted on 10/17/24 at 9:08 pm to Farmtiger
I've had a native ultimate 12 for seven years so far. Hunted out of it and fished inshore. I've dragged it all over the place, beat it up, and put it through a lot. It's awesome. Super stable, you could put anybody in that thing and they'll be fine. Holds a ton of cargo. If you want a versatile kayak, I recommend it 9/10 times. Only thing better than the ultimate is my Chapman pirogue.
Posted on 10/17/24 at 10:19 pm to Farmtiger
My wife has a pair of feel free lures she takes out with her friend. They just put around the neighborhood but they seem nice. Sometimes they go with the pedal drives, sometimes they paddle. They weren't terribly expensive, and seem a step above the typical pelican/lifetime/academy models.
Posted on 10/18/24 at 6:59 am to Farmtiger
I fish out of a Hobie. If you intend to fish, having pedals and a rudder are essentials. But if, as you say, you don’t want pedals, I’ve had really good experience with the Native Ultimate. They’re light, track well and are really stable. You can also carry some gear.
Posted on 10/18/24 at 6:20 pm to Farmtiger
quote:
$800-1500
Hoodoo is manufacturing their kayaks in Houston now. You can get a 12' pedal drive for $1000-$1500. Sometimes they'll have a floor model or lightly used in the store for less. Only open on weekdays, but they'll meet you on a weekend for a scheduled pickup.
Posted on 10/18/24 at 7:34 pm to PutTheWomacOnEm01
I have one of those as well and can't recommend it enough. I got mine used for 500 and it's a great versatile boat. Light and can carry alot of stuff. For fishing I wouod rather my slayer though. I like sitting up in the marsh. But river camping I love that ultimate
Posted on 10/18/24 at 8:36 pm to Tear It Up
“Ascend FS 10”
I drove up to BassPro in Bossier and bought an Ascend with the idea I would fish out of it.Rigollete (RowGully) bayou.It’s a boundary on my property.
I have a bad R shoulder but it hadn’t bothered me in awhile.So I go for a test run,no fishing.
I paddled upstream a mile or so with a slight current,my shoulder started hurting pretty bad so I headed home.By the time I got back my shoulder was killing me.When I went to get out turned it over,lost my glasses and drowned my cellphone.
Ended my aspirations of kayak fishing,gave it to my grandson.
I drove up to BassPro in Bossier and bought an Ascend with the idea I would fish out of it.Rigollete (RowGully) bayou.It’s a boundary on my property.
I have a bad R shoulder but it hadn’t bothered me in awhile.So I go for a test run,no fishing.
I paddled upstream a mile or so with a slight current,my shoulder started hurting pretty bad so I headed home.By the time I got back my shoulder was killing me.When I went to get out turned it over,lost my glasses and drowned my cellphone.
Ended my aspirations of kayak fishing,gave it to my grandson.
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