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Will,
I would look at something 12.5 ft-14ft. 10 ft is just too short in my opinion. I would also suggest a set of waders you will stay bone dry, unless you decide to take a swim. ![]() Robert |
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You can also put in scupper plugs and stay dry! You probably won't take too many big waves over the side in Kansas as long as you stay away from jet skiers and hi speed power boats! We get water over the top here from those sources and large waves! Sometimes I put them(plugs!) in , but on the sea we don't want the water stuck inside the yak. It's crucial that it drains! How low your boat sits in the water will depend on several factors. Mainly they are, the design of the yak, the capacity of the yak, and your weight! I have a Cobra Fish and Dive(600 lb. capacity) and I'm about 6' 1-1/2 " and iunfortunately weigh in at around 275 lbs. Need a diet! but I don't necessarily get a wet butt in my yak! Some yaks are wetter than others. You need to try different models and find one that suits you! Good luck! You'll do fine! Piranha
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Will,
Welcome to the forums ![]() Some anglers say 'Kayaking is a water sport, and expect to get wet". Well, for themselves their right. For everyone, I'm not so sure. There's being wet in some places, then there's having to use scupper plugs so you don't have an inch or so of standing water in the cockpit with you. Some anglers don't mind, and others mind alot. Waders can be a big help to stay dry as long as you observe their safety precautions while using them. Like WR brought up, maybe you may be better off with another type of watercraft all together. If you don't mind me asking, is it the cost or portability or distance kayaks can cover that makes it appealing? Maybe we can bounce some ideas around and see what we come up with. TC&TL, Perry
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Thanks for the information it's helping out alot. I have looked at small boats, my buddy has a 2 man that we take out whenever possible using his truck, but I drive a car so I don't have room for even a smaller boat. I have looked at float tubes, but I would rather stay away from inflatables and having my legs dangling in the water. Being young I could lift the kayak on top of the car (I checked the weight and length with the car and it's good). I am looking for something that can get me off the immediate bank where alot of people fish. The best places are way back deep in the pits which isn't far by water but for walking it's tough with trees,mud,bushes,plants, and poison ivy. I am looking for some way to get back into them. About the wind, most of the strip pits I fish are tucked way back in the woods so it's not a huge problem. A few of the kayaks that have caught my attention are the...
1)Heritage Featherlite Angler 2)Pelican GETAWAY 100 fishing kayak 3)Pelican SOT Castaway All three can be found at the Academy Sports website Kayaks & Canoes Thanks |
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Many seniors still lift the kayak to the top of the vehicle and there are cartop racks which make it easy with rods that pull out to the side (so you can lift one end at a time).
The Hobie Outback Mirage I fish has a capacity of about 400 pounds and with bait tank and all mine is carrying close to 300 pounds - seat only wet if I take wave over the side (or water runs down a rod or paddle). Foot well gets the back of my pants cuff wet. If you wore dive booties you would have little trouble even in cold water. |
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