Fishing YAK !!!

Lilmoosecountry · 12-29-08, 01:21 PM

Any suggestions? Getting rid of the 17 ft lowe. To darn heavy. Served it's purpose in a time when i did'nt have money or boat.

hookup · 12-29-08, 01:42 PM

Go to a kayak distributer and try out a bunch.

They usually have demo days you can paddle them.

First, make a decision if you want a SINK (sit in kayak) or a SOT (sit on top)

Then determine the water's you be fishing and get an appropriate one.

Lastly make sure you fit in it.

WTL · 12-29-08, 05:50 PM

In a world where mariners have been thrown in the ocean for being "jonahs", boats have been named to ward off evil spirits and bananas have been outlawed, I find it downright improbible that there is an acronym for any type of vessel such as a S.I.N.K.

Someone might as well name their bass boat the edmund fitzgerald or lusitania.

Fishing Fanatic · 12-29-08, 05:52 PM

I highly recommend a sit on top. If you're fishing in rivers like I do... look for a yak that you can turn easy, like an Ocean Kayak Drifter (to avoid rocks, stumps, etc... in current). If you will be fishing on ponds/lakes you will need one that is faster and tracks better (due to more paddling) like a OK Prowler 13 or a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120. If stability is your main concern, the OK Big Game or WS Ride 135 are both good choices.
Whatever you do try to "test drive" before you buy if possible. You're gonna love it. Good Luck.

Bender · 12-29-08, 07:47 PM

I have seen these at shows and if I was in the market I would take a look at them: www.freedomhawkkayaks.com
I've never fished from a kayak, but I have from a canoe and they get pretty tipsy when you stand up. This looks like a good idea.

Lilmoosecountry · 01-07-09, 10:34 AM

I'm going with the Trident at BPS this spring. Hey did you look that the price of that freedom yak. You could buy a boat at that price.

scrap · 01-12-09, 12:46 PM

i got my chuckle today. not at anyone's expense i hope, but i thought the s.i.n.k. was hilarious.
and yes, i laff at alot of things, keeps my spirits up.

Mac2 · 01-28-09, 09:02 AM

Check out the site at www.kayakfishingstuff.com You will find a lot of useful information there including reviews, rigging and suggestions.

12-29-08, 01:21 PM	#1
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	Fishing YAK !!! Any suggestions? Getting rid of the 17 ft lowe. To darn heavy. Served it's purpose in a time when i did'nt have money or boat. __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching.

12-29-08, 05:50 PM	#3
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	In a world where mariners have been thrown in the ocean for being "jonahs", boats have been named to ward off evil spirits and bananas have been outlawed, I find it downright improbible that there is an acronym for any type of vessel such as a S.I.N.K. Someone might as well name their bass boat the edmund fitzgerald or lusitania. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-07-09, 10:34 AM	#6
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	I'm going with the Trident at BPS this spring. Hey did you look that the price of that freedom yak. You could buy a boat at that price. __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching.

01-12-09, 12:46 PM	#7
scrap BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 217	s.i.n.k. i got my chuckle today. not at anyone's expense i hope, but i thought the s.i.n.k. was hilarious. and yes, i laff at alot of things, keeps my spirits up.

12-29-08, 01:42 PM	#2
hookup BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 97	Go to a kayak distributer and try out a bunch. They usually have demo days you can paddle them. First, make a decision if you want a SINK (sit in kayak) or a SOT (sit on top) Then determine the water's you be fishing and get an appropriate one. Lastly make sure you fit in it.

12-29-08, 05:52 PM	#4
Fishing Fanatic BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 135	I highly recommend a sit on top. If you're fishing in rivers like I do... look for a yak that you can turn easy, like an Ocean Kayak Drifter (to avoid rocks, stumps, etc... in current). If you will be fishing on ponds/lakes you will need one that is faster and tracks better (due to more paddling) like a OK Prowler 13 or a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120. If stability is your main concern, the OK Big Game or WS Ride 135 are both good choices. Whatever you do try to "test drive" before you buy if possible. You're gonna love it. Good Luck.

12-29-08, 07:47 PM	#5
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I have seen these at shows and if I was in the market I would take a look at them: www.freedomhawkkayaks.com I've never fished from a kayak, but I have from a canoe and they get pretty tipsy when you stand up. This looks like a good idea.

01-28-09, 09:02 AM	#8
Mac2 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 389	Check out the site at www.kayakfishingstuff.com You will find a lot of useful information there including reviews, rigging and suggestions.

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