SmallyWally Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 First off don't know a lot about kayak varieties so looking to ask some "pros" their opinions. I fish rivers that are rock/gravel bottoms and in the summertime they get low, so some dragging goes along. I prefer the sit on top style and trips on the water probably would not be longer than a day. I like a 10-11ft style. The prices range from high 300's to over a grand. I don't need all the bells and whistles but just the right setup for fishing needs and for sure a comfortable seat and backrest. I will be buying 2. Thanks a lot for the help. Kindness is the language the blind can see and the deaf can hear.-- Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwc87 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Check out the Jackson coosa. If u dont want all the bells and whistles i have plenty of the Jackson riveras for $300 each that are 2010 model that are used but are in excellent condition. My cell is 573-259-3124 or pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Use the search function on here and your bound to get a wealth of information on the subject. I started kayak fishing back in 2002 and have never looked back. I own a Wilderness System yak, but mine is sit in. If I had to do it over again I probably would have bought a sit on instead. But hey, after that long and one hole repaired I still own the "queen mary" as Wayne would tell me! lol "you can always beat the keeper, but you can never beat the post" There are only three things in life that are certain : death, taxes, and the wind blowing at Capps Creek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne SW/MO Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yup the unsinkable Queen Mary. I'm a Tarpon fan, but how you fish will make a big difference also. If you're going to use one for transportation and than wade to fish something like the Riveras that cwc87 has would probably do a fine job. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hard to beat the $499 perception pescador at Academy. Same boat as the old Tarpon 120 for half the price. it's a 12 foot boat that is comfortable, handles well and is a proven design. You can't stand in it though. BFD for me, when I want to stand up, I just get out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalliebigs Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Wally, all of these above are good choices...... look at thesehttp://jacksonkayak.com/jk-kayaks/kayak-fishing/coosa/ I have two and I sound like you and need a comfortable seat and like a higher platform. I also recomend these possibly the most comfortable kayak/canoe ever if you mount a nice Tempress seat in it and the stand up barhttp://www.nucanoe.com/models/frontier/ there are a ton of yaks out there and all have their specific advantages over others.....like I said I like to stand in mine and sit in a big nice seat well above the water line.....I don't like my butt in water while I fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotmuddy Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I will be buying a coosa in a month or so, gotta save my pennies up. I fished out of a ascend fs12 for a couple years and for the price it is a good kayak, but there are much better options. everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotmuddy Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I also recomend these possibly the most comfortable kayak/canoe ever if you mount a nice Tempress seat in it and the stand up barhttp://www.nucanoe.com/models/frontier/ you made my kayak buying decision much much harder! everything in this post is purely opinion and is said to annoy you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Mr. Smallie Bigs can dance around on his Coosa....Darn good down river boat for a day trip..can haul enough possibles for a couple summer nights camping in that boat. Not enough capacity for more than 2 nights or winter tripping...but a very solid boat. The Perception Pescador is good too...not gonna stand in it...comfy with some seat mods...alot cheaper.Will hold enough gear for an overnight if you are a minimalist...I usually end up hauling the cant do withouts in my big old barge/commissary boat of a canoe whenever I overnight with with kayakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallyWally Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Thanks guys, for your useful information. Look forward to the spending $$$$. Ha. Kindness is the language the blind can see and the deaf can hear.-- Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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