NorCal Kayak Anglers
Kayak Zone => Gearing Up and Rigging Up => Topic started by: TheLocksmith on December 08, 2017, 10:38:36 AM
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My brother wants to do kayak fishing with me but he doesn’t want to do any paddling.
So my question is what is the best way to get a kayak going with the trolling motor?
What are the important need to knows?
What is a good kayak in the $500 to $800 (not including the motor) range and that can support someone that is 6’3 280 pounds?
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A small boat and tell him that he has to pay for it!!!
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Im lazy these days so i can relate.
Sounds like the best kayak is a 10-12' aluminum boat with a trolling motor and a pair of batteries. Everything about kayakfishing is work, loading/unloading, setup, paddling, fighting wind/current, hell just the thought of changing into a drysuit and pfd get me burnt out. Im all about backing the boat in and sipping coffee as i blast from spot to spot :)
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A Hobie, though they're not cheap.
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A used beater 12' jon boat with trailer can be found in that price range. It doesn't sound like he wants a kayak.
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Put a motor on it and the DMV will have its hands in your wallet for as long as you own the kayak.
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12’ boat
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Just tell him to stay home and go with your experienced fishing buddies! hahaha!
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Im lazy these days so i can relate.
Sounds like the best kayak is a 10-12' aluminum boat with a trolling motor and a pair of batteries. Everything about kayakfishing is work, loading/unloading, setup, paddling, fighting wind/current, hell just the thought of changing into a drysuit and pfd get me burnt out. Im all about backing the boat in and sipping coffee as i blast from spot to spot :)
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12’ boat
At 280 lbs I would suggest a 14 ft aluminum if 2 will be fishing. If he really wants to yak, then a beater hobie with a watersnake TM might be the way to go.
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Tell his ass to stay home. Kayak fishing is not for him.
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Tell his ass to stay home. Kayak fishing is not for him.
^^^^THIS!
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Yeah he will never be on a yak. Tell the slacker to stick to the remote control.
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Just tell him to stay home and go with your experienced fishing buddies! hahaha!
This is exactly what I did!
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Just tell him to stay home and go with your experienced fishing buddies! hahaha!
This is exactly what I did!
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Lol! Some of my best fishing trips have been ditching the slackers and crybabies! Where are the pictures?
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Just tell him to stay home and go with your experienced fishing buddies! hahaha!
This is exactly what I did!
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Lol! Some of my best fishing trips have been ditching the slackers and crybabies! Where are the pictures?
I’m still learning to fish! Went to the delta this weekend and got my ass kicked... no fish...
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Just tell him to stay home and go with your experienced fishing buddies! hahaha!
This is exactly what I did!
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Lol! Some of my best fishing trips have been ditching the slackers and crybabies! Where are the pictures?
I’m still learning to fish! Went to the delta this weekend and got my ass kicked... no fish...
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It's a tough place to fish especially for first timers. Keep at it and better luck on your next trip out! Hopefully I'll see you out there!