Which yak to get started?

Demo, demo, demo

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mostly rivers....i'd say a hobie is a no go same with a 15 foot boat. you are a big dude so as others have suggested demo....

To excited about the ocean I guess.

haha hey with a hobie you have a built in "drag" anchor in the river....mind you a $400 one.

Anyone know about Old Town yaks? I was looking on my promotive acct. and saw them as a vendor. $685 for an $1030(their price.....I can't speak for value) fishing yak rated at 400#. The model is "Camden 120 angler".

Ncka member, built for fishing...www.santacruzkayaks.com/

Keep an eye on the capacity of the boat.  We are similar weight, though I am 5 11.  Add gear; battery, fishfinder, tackle, rods, reels, and 3 big halibut in the tankwell and you can see how quick you get to 400 pounds.  I dont fish freshwater or rivers but as to the ocean, big guys seems to like the trident 15 or malibu x factor

First of all, thank you for your service and I pray that you, your brothers/ sisters and my little brother return home safe and soon. Because of you, i can fish with no worries. second, because of your moving around, I would recommend a 10 footer with high capacity like my wilderness tarpon 100. You can also look at ride 115. But most important, test drive as many yaks as you can. Test drive sit insides and sit on top. Old towns are good, perception kayaks are good and emotion too.
Again, thank you

Maybe an OK Drifter or WS Ride.

"Cobra Fish&Dive"  handles the rivers well huge weight cap. lots of storage for camping. I wouldn't buy a 15' boat if you fish rivers a lot. Also has a jump seat for a kid or dog.

Ai eventually your gonna get one 

check out and demo the malibu x factor....handels whatever i do ( diving , fishing , beer transportation)

Those Malibu x factors are pretty sweet.

Those Malibu x factors are pretty sweet.

Agreed but they are Crappy River Boats Slow out of the Hole, hard to turn and the sides like to catch in current.

I'm a big guy like yourself, and I have three of the most widly reccommended boats for big guys right now that you can try out.  I have the Hobie Outback, Malibu X-Factor and have borrowed a RTM K-Largo from Spike to try out.  All of these boats have done me well for a big guy and if anyone would like to try them out just send me a PM and I would be happy to hook up with you!