Kayak

JTA · Unread post by **JTA** » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:56 pm

I'm thinking about purchasing an inflatable kayak to use for fishing. Has anyone here had any luck with them? Reviews I've read online seem to indicate they're actually pretty decent, so it seems like a good investment.

O Really · Unread post by **O Really** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 9:39 pm

I don't fish, but I've kayaked from Maine to Florida (not in one trip, of course). Get a real kayak, not an inflatable.

JTA · Unread post by **JTA** » Sat Dec 21, 2013 11:03 pm

O Really wrote:I don't fish

You're really missing out O ReaLLY.

homerfobe · Unread post by **homerfobe** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:13 am

An inflatable is a good investment if you're only using it for fishing rather than trying to show off by bumping your ass in rocky rapids. Pay a little more and get a good quality that will last. The US Navy, Fish and Game, and many states' LEOs use inflatables with success. Happy fishing! Wish I had more time to indulge in what is my favorite sport. (other than pissing off the liberals)

Ombudsman · Unread post by **Ombudsman** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:20 am

homerfobe wrote:(other than pissing off the liberals)

I think you mean amusing liberals by being perpetually pissed off at liberal boogie men. What's it like to be a total chicken shit?

homerfobe · Unread post by **homerfobe** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:04 am

Ombudsman wrote: What's it like to be a total chicken shit?

I give up. :-0?> Go ahead and tell us.

Ombudsman · Unread post by **Ombudsman** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:14 am

Ah the old, "I know you are but what am I" come back. Popular on playgrounds everywhere. Given your proclivities, you really need to stay away from playgrounds.

Ombudsman · Unread post by **Ombudsman** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:43 am

JTA wrote:I'm thinking about purchasing an inflatable kayak to use for fishing. Has anyone here had any luck with them? Reviews I've read online seem to indicate they're actually pretty decent, so it seems like a good investment.

Have you ever tried to fish from a kayak? It's not easy. Especially fly fishing, but even spincasting is tough. It's hard to keep the boat stable while casting.

O Really · Unread post by **O Really** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:28 pm

They make kayaks intended for fishing. Open top, rod holders, yada. Pretty cool looking, but I've never been in one.

Ombudsman · Unread post by **Ombudsman** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 8:01 pm

O Really wrote:They make kayaks intended for fishing. Open top, rod holders, yada. Pretty cool looking, but I've never been in one.

I have. Down on the coast fishing the inlets. It's still hard to cast because you're so close to the water.

homerfobe · Unread post by **homerfobe** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:42 pm

Ombudsman wrote:Ah the old, "I know you are but what am I" come back. Popular on playgrounds everywhere. Given your proclivities, you really need to stay away from playgrounds.

Given your simple-mindness, you should learn to form your insults so they won't jump back and bite you in the ass.
I know what I am, what the hell are you?

O Really · Unread post by **O Really** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:38 pm

The thing with kayaks is the lighter and sleeker they are, the easier they are to paddle and steer. The longer they are, generally, the more stable they are. Paddling one of the sit-on-top styles is like paddling a large log if you're going upstream. So if you fish in relatively small lakes or in streams where you're staying around the same area, then it probably doesn't matter. But if you go much distance, particularly upstream (either to get there or get back), you'll want a sleeker, more mobile model than an inflatable. Why not just get a canoe?

neoplacebo · Unread post by **neoplacebo** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:46 pm

I think I'd rather have a canoe. Isn't a kayak sort of like a sports car canoe with a top and a hole in it? I generally prefer a canoe mostly because they can be abandoned quickly in case of fire or other emergency. It could be dicey trying to escape a flaming kayak, especially with fishing tackle.

JTA · Unread post by **JTA** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 7:50 pm

O Really wrote:The thing with kayaks is the lighter and sleeker they are, the easier they are to paddle and steer. The longer they are, generally, the more stable they are. Paddling one of the sit-on-top styles is like paddling a large log if you're going upstream. So if you fish in relatively small lakes or in streams where you're staying around the same area, then it probably doesn't matter. But if you go much distance, particularly upstream (either to get there or get back), you'll want a sleeker, more mobile model than an inflatable. Why not just get a canoe?

A Kayak mainly because it's a lot easier for one person to deal with. I like to go out fishing a lot in the summer alone and a small kayak is easier to throw on the top of my car. I suppose a smaller canoe would suffice though.

JTA · Unread post by **JTA** » Mon Dec 23, 2013 11:27 pm

Vrede wrote:If you're going to throw it on top of your car anyhow I'm with O Really, get a rigid hull - canoe or kayak - for the performance advantages over an inflatable. One thing about a small canoe is that sitting higher off the water makes casting a bit easier. You can still use a double blade paddle if you wish but carry a single blade for those tight spots.

neoplacebo wrote:I think I'd rather have a canoe. Isn't a kayak sort of like a sports car canoe with a top and a hole in it?...
The difference is that you can kneel in a canoe but have to sit in a kayak. So, you can have covered canoes or open, sit on top, kayaks.

Yeah you're right. You think it's easy for one person to load a smaller (15') canoe on top of a car? Seems like some of the smaller ones I've been looking at weigh around 70-80 pounds, I guess that's doable for one person.

JTA · Unread post by **JTA** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 12:05 am

Vrede wrote:Been awhile since I shopped but out of curiosity I looked at Old Town's website. They've got the Pack Angler - 12' long, 33 pounds.

Attention anglers! The Pack is a great choice if you're looking for a lightweight, solo canoe. Equipped with a comfortable contoured seat and seat back, a removable work deck, rod holder and a bow mounted anchor system, this compact canoe has everything you need to bring in the catch of the day. Easy to handle both on and off the water, the durable Pack Angler will let you easily maneuver into your favorite fishing hole.

Old Town has a good rep. but this was just the first site that popped up for me. Others may be just as good or better.

Hah! I was just looking at those. This one caught my eye:

http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/canoes/recr ... guide_147/

Mr.B · Unread post by **Mr.B** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:20 pm

I'll take an old dinghy with a small motor anytime. Canoes flip too easy; kayaks are a lot of fun when you're kayaking;
not so great for fishing as Oms pointed out given the small body opening.

I suppose if you're in quiet waters, with a lot of practice a kayak would be OK for fishing.

O Really · Unread post by **O Really** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:12 pm

Not all have a small cockpit area. The Perception Sundance model, for example, has a longer opening - long enough to take your dog along in front, or pack a good size cooler, or, I suppose, your fishing gear. I went fishing this afternoon. Bought a big chunk of grouper right off the boat. Grilled it and chased it down with margaritas. That's my definition of fishing.

Mr.B · Unread post by **Mr.B** » Wed Dec 25, 2013 9:36 am

O Really wrote: "I went fishing this afternoon. Bought........"

uh-huh...I've fished like that a couple of times myself. You should have seen the ones that got away....

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