Thinking about a kayak

[Young Salt]

Get a sit-on-top. From what you describe you could get a completely bare yak and just put a rod holder on it. The plug bag and eel just toss in a milk crate or tuck under the bungees of the talkwell.

I would go used, a lot of people buy them and find out it's not for them. Just make sure the bottom isn't trashed and the top isn't full of holes from being stripped.

I strap my yak down in the pickup bed, but almost no one else seems to.

[luds]

Thanks for the info guys. Based on the cash requirements I think I'm probably going to start out with a pair of fins and see where that gets me. Thanks for the offer for test drives.

[Clogston29]

Originally Posted by luds

Thanks for the info guys. Based on the cash requirements I think I'm probably going to start out with a pair of fins and see where that gets me. Thanks for the offer for test drives.

we could move forward with my fins, boogie board and milk crate concept

[luds]

Originally Posted by Clogston29

we could move forward with my fins, boogie board and milk crate concept

Forgot about that. Definitely a possibility if I ever get you away from the sweetwater.

[eelskimmer]

josh,

Since Mike is going to be in sunny climates
march 6-7 can I count on signing your dance
card at expo??

[luds]

Originally Posted by eelskimmer

josh,

Since Mike is going to be in sunny climates
march 6-7 can I count on signing your dance
card at expo??

he will be with to me but it's not a bigfish and afterhours type of getaway. we have a buddy getting married. just want to make that clear. lol.

[Clogston29]

Originally Posted by luds

he will be with to me but it's not a bigfish and afterhours type of getaway. we have a buddy getting married. just want to make that clear. lol.

i've definately been thinking about how its going to look. its only going to look worse once our "couple friends" arrive the next day (especially when scott's draped in linen with strappy sandles - I can picture it now). we'll have to carry fishing rods every where we go just so people don't get the wrong idea - not that there's anything wrong with that.

[Rockport24]

Originally Posted by Clogston29

we could move forward with my fins, boogie board and milk crate concept

what about one of those paddle boards? (the surf-board things that people stand up and paddle)
it would be cool to fight a fish form one of those I'm sure!

[FishermanTim]

Originally Posted by Young Salt

Get a sit-on-top. From what you describe you could get a completely bare yak and just put a rod holder on it. The plug bag and eel just toss in a milk crate or tuck under the bungees of the talkwell.

I would go used, a lot of people buy them and find out it's not for them. Just make sure the bottom isn't trashed and the top isn't full of holes from being stripped.

I strap my yak down in the pickup bed, but almost no one else seems to.

I got a SOT back in 2008 and I love it. It's 11' 6" Pelican Castaway Angler and it came with a rod holder already installed. It was a "floor" model at Sports Authority and I probably put out $500 for the yak, paddle, lifejacket (waterskier vest, not just a lifejacket) and a paddle leash.
I haul it around in the bed of my pickup, and have gone fresh and salt. I particularly love fishing fresh at night when the fish are not as shy and the big boys come out to feed.

The one thing I really like is the stability. Although there are those that swear by the Sit In style, I would also suggest checking out different models and styles to find you own comfort level.

Then find out just how long you will spend on the water!
Trust me, you will not want to leave.

Good luck!