Kayaks

I'll be using it for fishing. The one im looking at is the Perception sport caster angler and my range is 5-7

I talked to deetz about his. I found a close model to his at dicks. I was just concerned about water with the sit on top style. I know you can plug the holes in them

check out the fishing kayak made by jackson kayaks called the choosa, if i had the money i would have one. retails at 999.99 but looks like its worth that and more.

A little more than you want to spend but the Hobie Outback with the Hobie drive system is the cats meow...

Here's an Ocean on PGH Craigslist.
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/boa/2865281961.html

Forgot to add to my other post, Cobra makes a good fishing platform too. My friend from Texas has a Fish n Dive and has landed some monster fish out of the gulf of mexico on it (sharks to 6', kingfish, redfish over 45"). Very stable, fishing friendly yak.

http://www.shopatron.com/products/category/10084.0.1.1.25071.9206.0.0.0

Might try to search out a used model for any of those (Hobie, Ocean, Cobra). I am sure there are plenty on ebay or use Searchtempest.com to search within a comfy driving radius for you on Craigslist.

I have a 10 ft. Loon sit in kayak and have fished a lot from it, but I am also thinking about getting a sit on top. The major problem for me is getting in and out. I like the sit in kayak for just paddling around, especially French Creek. It works well, but there are times I like to get out and fish from shore and it is the getting in and out part that is becoming more difficult for me. Also, I saw a kid last year on Edinboro lake get his sit in kayak swamped while he was out on the lake and he had to be towed back into shore. I almost got swamped out there a couple of years ago and really don't want to have that hassle. The sit on top ones generally are a lot easier to right and get back onto if you tip them over. They also don't have the problem of filling with water.

I have not looked to closely at what I want, but when the season gets closer, I will have my eyes out for one.

Good luck finding a good kayak for fishing.

I've been going through a similar research process. Two kayaks that have attracted my attention are the Jackson Coosa and a new product-the NuCanoe Frontier 12. I'm leaning towards the Frontier 12 due to it's stability and the ability to take at least one of my kids with me. Be sure to check out all of the videos from the NuCanoe and Jackson websites if you research them. I realise that both of these craft fall outside of your price target. One theme that has recurred in my research is that a lot of people initially opt for a less expensive kayak only to find out that it wasn't really right for them and they end up buying a more expensive craft down the road.
Be sure and test drive any kayak you buy to make sure it's the right one for you. Tight Lines.

I'm going to be purchasing a Future Beach Angler 144 Sit on Top from Dunham's when the spring sale hits. Right now they are $449 but with their 20% one time coupon they are $360. The sales guy said to wait till the beginning of April and they will be even cheaper.

I will 2nd the pungo 120 angler. It is a sit-in, which I prefer since you can accessorize to your preference. When it gets cold or lots of wind / waves, I put on the spray skirt. Lots of room for storage when I go overnight, and everything doesn't have to be strapped down. And the pungo is pretty easy to get in and out of as far as sit-ins go.

ORIGINAL: BloodyHand

Wait til April? Season is almost over!

BH

Season will be over in 3 weeks? I'm one of those crazy guys that fish during the spring and summer too.

Be sure to check out the room for a big framed guy in a kayak - they are limited in space and you won't want to be too cramped. Also, you should be concerned with stabilty depending on what you are going to use it for. I rolled a Pungo shooting at a fox squirrel with 3 1/2 inch magnum, but if I had been in my Swifty, it would not have rolled. Bought another with more room and rod holders for fishing.

Any suggestions for good places to pick up accessories for a yak? I need a few things to trick mine out nicely. I have a 12 foot field and stream, sit in, angler yak. I like it ok, tho in hindsight I should have done more research.

either I guess. A store if there is a good one local, otherwise a website with awesome gear would suffice. Thanks

What is local? what are you fishing for and looking to get as accessories?

ORIGINAL: yakfisher

Any suggestions for good places to pick up accessories for a yak? I need a few things to trick mine out nicely. I have a 12 foot field and stream, sit in, angler yak. I like it ok, tho in hindsight I should have done more research.

OP: I have the same yak, a Field and Stream Eagle Run 12'. It has a 500# weight cap which appealed to me. It has a large cockpit that is fairly easy to get in and out from. D!cks at the Mills has one hanging for 399$. They made an Eagle Talon 12 that was a sot but they seem to be hard to find. I bought it last year and used it about a dozen times on inland lakes and have not complaints. My kids have used it much more than I have.

YF: I contacted Seals about a custom spray skirt w/tunnel, they can be ordered through REI and their msrp was ~70$. I forget the exact skirt model, it wasn't neo. I connect my crate to the rear bungee padeyes with 4 thick zip ties at the launch and then cut themm off at the end of the day. This makes the area formerly available to the 'gear pod' covered which I use to carry an achor, water bottles, etc. Adding an achor trolley is key, its sot counter part comes with one. Kits are available at Dcks or you can buy most of the hardware at Lowes or HD.