Oh man... kayaks are expensive!

[dboyd101]

So, I decided to bite the bullet after a previous company was acquired and there was some stock money coming in. I have always wanted a boat, but since I live in a condo, it's rather difficult. After tons of hours or research and drooling over the idea, the stock thing finally made that able to happen.

Here's what the shopping list ended up being:

1. hobie i12s with all standard accessories
2. ram fly rod mount
3. scotty universal rod holder
4. 2 scotty tubes
5. scotty safety flag w/light
6. anchor
7. anchor trolley
8. ll bean paddle pants (gift card!)
9. stohlquist fisherman pfd
10. lip grip
11. kayak cart
12. leashes

Now here's a question. Do I really need a splash jacket? I know i will if i'm out in the bay or out front any time not in july/aug/sept, but for rivers and lakes around here, is it necessary?

planning on heading out in a week or two as soon as the yak arrives and I get all the stuff mounted and hooked UP! WOO!!