Yak Question

Thinking of buying a kayak for fishing and have couple questions? Looking at ocean trident and ascent, I have a canoe (Sportspal) and like it but was looking for something a little easier to load and carry, one spot I want to access is about 500 yards from road, looking for something stable that I can pimp out to be a real fishing machine yet would like something that won't tip over on a little bigger water if one of those green carp fisherman blows by me wide open, also any dealers in S/W pa that handle yaks and the add ons probably won't get them all (add ons) to start but would like an idea where I could pick up stuff. I know the ocean kayak is pricer why I'm looking at Bass pro's ascent but if I'm good to the little woman, maybe?

Thanks eyes, spent all fall chasing a bruiser and as far as I know hes still running, been hitting the hardwater a lot but this snow makes dragging a sled a chore, really like the Hobie but the price is a little much cause I've never used a yak before and hoping I like it, one of those deals where I don't want to spend too much but don't want to kick myself for not getting it right later.

I have a Wilderness Pungo 120 Angler sit-in, and I love it. Protected a little more during the colder months, and I have been adding the goods as time goes on. Up to a fish finder, 4 rod holders, camera mount.

I will second the notion of getting the best seat and the most sealed storage you can.

As far as dealers go, Wind and Water in Butler is a great place to go. He's got a nice event in the spring at Arthur where you can test all of his boats in the lake.

Here are a few old pictures of my kayak. I bought my Hobie Quest kayak at Wind & Water, Butler, PA.







Any kayak fishing questions?

Here is a great link for kayak fishing:
http://www.kayakfishingmagazine.net/

I'd just register it.  That way, if you feel like rigging up a trolling motor for it in the future, you won't have to worry about it. 

I just bought a Future Beach Angler 144, got a hell of a deal. With taxes, new it came to $360. It has 2 flush rod holders 2 dry storage hatches and a big hatch up front large enough to store extra rods, tackle, clothes, etc.

I picked mine up at Dunhams, it got dinged up in transport so they knocked off 30%. A few scratches that would have happened as soon as I dropped it on the launch saved me over $120. Can't beat that!

I had a smaller kayak that I bought and rigged myself for fishing. It didn't work so well for me. The flatter the bottom, he better. I tried an Ocean Kayak last year in the ocean fishing. (Big Yak) It was so **** stable I couldn't flip it if I tried. They are pricy though, close to $450 just for a kayak, not including a seat, anchor, ANYTHING. I would definitely recommend getting a seat with a high back support, otherwise your trips are either going to be VERY short, or VERY uncomfortable.

Good luck!