Greetings from Mendocino

Hi folks , As you can see im new to this site as well as kayak fishing. A friend of mine introduced me to the sport. now i seem to be obsessed with it. im in the market for a new kayak but not sure which one to get. im 6' tall 210 # im looking at the ocean kayak prowler big game 11 , or the jackson cuda 12 or 14 any advice would be much appreciated.  good to be here thanks in advance

Welocome!! I love fishing in Mendocino...

I'm the same size as yourself, and I was also shopping 11ft kayaks (my storage was limited at the time). Tried a few at Del Valle, and after considering how much gear I'd be taking with me and rough seas, etc, I opted for a Prowler 13 - higher weight capacity, and more stable in my opinion than an 11ft kayak. Enjoy!!

Welcome to NCKA Rick 

Welcome neighbor

Welcome To The Madness!

You might consider a yak longer than 11 feet for the North Coast. They tend to track better and handle swell easier.

They can also offer more stowage space to clear the deck for surf landings. Try different brands and lengths to find what's right for you.

Good luck!

John

Welcome fellow Mendonesian      If you're looking to spend a lot of time fishing the ocean, bigger is better kayak wise......especially around here.  I'm in Fort Bragg, if you come up this way.

Dave