Kayak Role Call

[Eskimo]

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It may pay to visit The Kayak Fishing Store in Fairfield.
I learned a lot from the guy who owns the store. They have a lot of boats and equipment in the store and the store owner really knows kayak fishing. Totally different experience than shopping in a big box store.

Their address is:
The Kayak Fishing Store
125 Clinton Rd. #7
Fairfield, NJ. 07004
973.227.3251

Their website is:
http://www.thekayakfishingstore.com/CTUS.html

I got a Native Redfish 10. The store installed two rod holders, anchor trolley, anchor cleat, and a few other odds-and-ends.
They guy at the store suggested the 12 foot model, but I really wanted the 10 foot model. I drive a tiny car and live in a cramped, little apartment, so space is always at a premium. The 10 foot model just fit the space I had available better.

Here's a pic of my kayak at Spruce Run:

[Worksforjerks]

i started off in a feel free moken 10 and it was awesome, until i had to paddle anything more then a small lake or had a friend with me that had a 12 ft. I upgraded to a jackson cuda 12. Awesome kayak but not cheap. To be honest you should really paddle a few before you make the dive in. You are better off finding a decent used ocean kayak or wilderness system off craigs. For about the same money as a cheaper new one you can have a good used one. Try to find something with a rudder if possible. It helps more then you can even imagine.

Good luck pm if you need any advice

[Fish n Jeep]

Originally Posted by Beardo Larry

For about the same money as a cheaper new one you can have a good used one.

That was my original thought, I was going to wait until I got all settled into my new house before buying any more stuff. If I resist the urge to buy something just because its cheap I'll probably be happier in the long run. Thanks for the advice!

[Worksforjerks]

If you really plan on using it don't cheap out. I was out just about everyday until I hurt my shoulder and I'm really happy I didn't cheap out. Good luck on the hunt

[gnuisance]

I have an ocean kayak prowler 13'. I've only had it for about two weeks and I love it. I bought it used off craigslist. I read a lot of reviews and the perceptions are very well made. if I was buying new I would go that route.