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re: The Official Kayak Thread

Posted on 1/18/18 at 3:42 pm to
Posted by Drunken Crawfish
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Posted on 1/18/18 at 3:42 pm to
And its usually very easy to find someone selling one online
Posted by No8Easy2
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Posted on 1/18/18 at 3:43 pm to
Acsend
Wilderness
Vibe
Perception
Jackson
Pelican

Would all be better boats for ya
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 1/18/18 at 3:44 pm to
quote:

And its usually very easy to find someone selling one online

Yes, forgot to add that part. See them all the time.
Posted by PillageUrVillage
Mordor
Member since Mar 2011
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Posted on 1/18/18 at 3:58 pm to
I started out with a Perception Pescador 12. It's hard to beat for an entry level kayak. Stable enough, tracks great, and pretty quick. The bad about it is the inability to stand, and the seat isn't the most comfortable. After a few hours you'll get uncomfortable.

I've never owned one, but I paddled an Ascend FS12T. Looks like they've gone up in price since earlier models. It was a bit slower paddling, but much more stable and comfortable than the Pescador. If you can find a used FS12T or FS128T for a price you are comfortable paying, as long as it's in good shape, I would jump on it.

Other than those 2, the other brands mentioned a few posts up should be explored.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
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Posted on 1/18/18 at 4:06 pm to
quote:

the seat isn't the most comfortable. After a few hours you'll get uncomfortable.
This is why I said Ascend over it. I found out fast that I am one of those with coccyx pain without a stadium seat.
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 1/19/18 at 2:57 pm to
When is everyone going to start prefishing Cocodrie for Marsh Madness?
Posted by Success
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:09 pm to
Anyone fishing mc tomorrow?
Posted by Crawdaddy
Slidell. The jewel of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
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Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:12 pm to
quote:

I've never owned one, but I paddled an Ascend FS12T. Looks like they've gone up in price since earlier models. It was a bit slower paddling, but much more stable and comfortable than the Pescador. If you can find a used FS12T or FS128T for a price you are comfortable paying, as long as it's in good shape, I would jump on it.


Just picked one up yesterday
Posted by sonoma8
Member since Oct 2006
7666 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:27 pm to
Ive wrestled w the idea of selling my 12' Ascend. I think I bought it 3 yrs ago. Maybe used it 10x. Its camo which i had planned for using it for duck hunting myself. Taking it out this weekend and possibly still could sell now that i have a boat.
Posted by YOURADHERE
Member since Dec 2006
8042 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:40 pm to
I'm getting married 3/17 and will be out of the country for our honeymoon for Marsh Madness so I won't be able to make that one this year.

It's easily my favorite tournament each year though, I guess I enjoy the unknown of not knowing your tackle until the morning of, I highly suggest giving it a shot. Plus the door prizes for the weigh in this year are pretty legit.

We're working on details though to setup one of the Salty Boot events for the weekend before to give people a chance to explore and scout.
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26453 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 3:51 pm to
Good. Is there any decent lodging there? Anyone interested in splitting the cost to rent a place to stay?
Posted by YOURADHERE
Member since Dec 2006
8042 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 4:02 pm to
Coco Marina has lodging on site at the marina and I believe they've offered the club a discounted rate, just tell them you're with LKFC when you book. I think a room for 6 is $175/night, give the marina a call, it just might take them a day or so to get back with you. Rooms are pretty nice and right on the water. If you happen to get a room and need people to fill spots post it up on the LKFC forum and most times people will jump in. Or I'm sure others will be booking a room soon and posting up open spots. I think there's a couple others on the OB who might be trying to fish it as well.
Posted by Marciano1
Marksville, LA
Member since Jun 2009
18436 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 4:11 pm to
Looks like I'll need to get a tandem kayak being married with two kids (5 and 1). I thought gun shopping was tough, this is tougher

What about Brooklyn Kayaks? They have a real nice tandem 12' with the third seat option.

LINK

This post was edited on 1/19/18 at 4:39 pm
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
59667 posts
Posted on 1/19/18 at 7:36 pm to
Wanted to but didnt know if i would bw working. Of course i got to LA today
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26453 posts
Posted on 1/20/18 at 8:21 am to
When you demo the Slayer, you might want to demo the smaller Titan as well. I like the layout a lot.

Native Titan 10.5
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
59667 posts
Posted on 1/22/18 at 6:05 am to
Reds were stacked up in PAC.

32 from 11am to 1 pm yeaterday. Kept 5 between 16 and 22. All on minnows 2 feet under a cork. Probably could have caught on plastics but wind was so brutal i just wanted to use up the minnows and get home for the football games
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 6:06 am
Posted by Drunken Crawfish
Member since Apr 2017
3823 posts
Posted on 1/22/18 at 9:47 am to
Are any of you guys with pedal systems left handed or know someone who is that kayak fishes? Everyone I have seen with a pedal drive has the steering control on the left side. I may be over thinking it, but it seems like it would be a huge PITA to have to switch hands with your rod anytime you need to turn. Is there a way to get steering control moved to the right side? The Hobie forums haven't been helpful.
Posted by No8Easy2
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Posted on 1/22/18 at 10:09 am to
quote:

32 from 11am to 1 pm yeaterday

nice day NJ that's a whole lot of tight lines! didn't see any troutz?


and drunken not sure on the Hobies but on my Radar you can move the rudder controls to either side
Posted by LSUlefty
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2007
26453 posts
Posted on 1/22/18 at 11:06 am to
quote:

Are any of you guys with pedal systems left handed


Yep. My rudder control on my Outback is on the left and wish it was on the right. I think the Jackson is Ambi, but the Natives are not. The Hobies I believe can be switched. I purchased mine used though.
Posted by Crawdaddy
Slidell. The jewel of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
18384 posts
Posted on 1/22/18 at 11:08 am to
The money spent on some of these kayaks, why not just buy a boat with motor ?
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