Thread: Looking for Nice Kayak

I meant a sit on top style. I am still deciding between a 10 vs 12 footer. I am not a big guy (5' 7" and 120#) and think a 12 footer would be too inconvenient. Although they are faster and track better, they are also bulkier and heavier. I mainly plan to fish the rivers (fish and magnolia) and possibly the bay on a calm day...maybe even get to the sandbar in the gulf if the water is like glass. I think I could find the yak I want for my price range but I just have to decide in he one I want first. I like to do my research. Any more suggestions?

Personally I think you will find that a 12' kayak is not that big after all. My OK Trident 13 seems big to look at, and honestly a bit cumbersome to carry, but once its on the water it feels very small. Talk to some of the local shops down there to find out when they are doing demo days and go paddle around a few different models.

My son bought one of these last year and loves it. I'm planning on getting one myself. It's a little over your budget and a little heavier but he got the wheels that fit in the scuppers and it really isn't too bad to move around. I have a portable battery operated fish finder that does a pretty good job and it has a transducer with a suction cup on it so you can stick it to the bottom of the hull. It's an Eagle Cuda 128 but I think it's out of production. I'm sure there are newer models available.

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What kind of seat do you have on it? I like my eagle talon 12'. Probably will add a rudder and maybe some outriggers.

Scotty, did you find a kayak yet?
If not I may have a 'deal' for you.

PM me if interested...

I just sent the pm

Check sams club in daphne. I saw several kayaks in there earlier that looked like decent kayaks. Came with seat, paddle, and rod holder(s). I think the price was around $360. Looked to be about 11-12 ft and even had a wheel built into the rear of it to make it easier to transport. Several storage compartments with bungee cord and mesh cover.

Just bought the eagle talon 12 on sale at Dick's for $449. Thanks for all the great advice. Looking forward to taking it out