I love my Perception Pescador 12'....search the site here, you'll find tons of info...

 

Where do you plan on fishing most often? Larger areas or small ponds? Open water or secluded areas? Good starter kayak is as already mentioned the Perception Pescador 12 for smaller areas and rivers (non-tidal). For larger water look into a 14-16' boat, its much easier to cover distance with less strain on the body.

 

I got a field and stream eagle talon 12 from dicks. Paid somewhere around $400 I think. Its easy to paddle fast stable...I have fished ponds, rivers, lakes, everything. Have no real complaints as I bought it as a starter and didnt have $1100 to pay for what I really wanted. I am 6' 220. If you can find a higher end one used for a good price go with that. You definately get what you pay for. When I upgrade in a few yearsthis one will definitely stay in the garage for friends and family to use. It suits my present needs and budget.

 

Ok my 2 cents, and my question.
1...Demo as many boats as you can! All kinds, Sit ins, sit ons, 10 ft 12 ft 14 ft, all of em! Skinny wide etc...
2...Why does it have to be a "starter kayak"? I did that, bought a yak for $300ish, loved it, but of course a few months later, when I was ear deep in this whole kayak fishing game, I was like ****, I want a bigger and better one now!!! So in the long run I should have just put that 300 towards my 2nd yak, manta ray 14, right off the bat. If money right now is the issue, then I understand...If not, take your time demo yaks, and just get the one you LOVE now...
I would let you try my Manta 14 if you are ever in charlotte, great boat, its a BIG BOY yak, and im not big, 5'8 175 but I still love it..

 

I would recommend a Ride 115. 500 cap. very stable, and check out sales or close out the dealers.

 

ive got a perception kingfish 120 for sale in the classifieds it was my starter and is very stable

 

ok I plan on fishing lakes, ponds and some rivers. The river I plan on fishing will be calm with no rapids !!!! It doesnt have to be a starter kayak just that this will be my first one so I want to make a good choices and not have to upgrade wright away!!!
So Thanks for all the info and bring on some more!!!!

 

Get a used 12 foot Wilderness Systems Pungo. Get Outdoors in Greensboro would likely have one as they got many used boats for sale and carry Wilderness Systems. I was up there the other week and they had an armada of used boats out front on racks. You also have the luxury of renting a kayak for a few hours, day, etc.. I am sure if you bought the boat they would put the modest rental fee towards the purchase. Get an $80 aluminum paddle and be sure it is long enough, 220 cm or 230 cm would likely be about right depending on the boat you chose. If and when your interest in kayaking is peaked, buy you a new boat and keep the first boat as a loaner so you can take folks fishing with you that don't have a kayak. It will get more use than you might imagine.

Saw this on Get Outdoors site as well. I bought a tandem 16 foot Pamlico sixteen years ago as my first kayak. Still got it.

Brand Condition Model Originally Now

[h=3]Wilderness Systems[/h]

[h=3]2nd[/h]

[h=3]2010 Pamlico 120 - Blue[/h]

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[h=3]$649[/h]

[h=3]$550[/h]

[h=3]1[/h]

http://www.shopgetoutdoors.com/index.php/used-clearance-kayaks



-Dan

 

I talked to Get Outdoors in Greensboro earlier, they do put the rental fee toward the purchase of a kayak if you decide to get one. I'm planning on driving up there Friday to buy a Native Redfish 12'. Their next Kayak demo day is in the middle of May sometime, I believe he said it was the 12th. I'm already sold on the Redfish just from what I've read, how the deck is laid out and what the guy up there was telling me.

 

They are good people up at Get Outdoors. Bought 3 boats from them over the years.

 

thanks guys Im going to look around at a couple of places thins weekend and will pick one up around the end of the month!!!!

 

Don't forget a native ultimate 14. Or the slayer. I have both and love them both

 

I love my 12foot Perception Pescador. Paddles great and it's fun to fish from it. If your looking for a SOT this one is a great value.

 

I have a Crescent Splash. It's got four rod holders on it. Has a thick comfy adjustable seat. Plenty of room for me and I'm 6' 220lbs. I use it in the rivers, ponds, lakes, and kayak out in the surf at the beach when taking baits out when were shark fishing day and night. I have taken it out in 8-10' waves in the surf. Definitely work but it did an excellent job keeping me inside it. Fun riding the waves back in on it. Very stable for its size. I can stand up in it to stretch. And it was easy on the wallet.

 

Crescent offers an awesome affordable yak native is the Cadillac of kayak look at your places for the majority of use and buy from there . Coast is different from the mountains and the Piedmont has both styles .decide wherebyoubplan on fish in then buy you a boat for you everyone is different

 

A Jon boat witha 20 horse motor.

 

i do have a jon boat but no motor!!! looking for a gas free boat. lol

 

For a starter boat you could get a Coosa or a Tarpon 120..then Upgrade to a Ot 119........Mack

 

That funny^^^ right there

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After riding a 119 I have a secret love affair great platform seat would need to be upgraded by not sure to what

 

Someone posted a link to this site recently. It's informational for those seeking the "right kayak".

http://ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.org/myths.html

 

Read the article he had very good points but I did agree with a lot of it .he has a load of knowledge but each fisherman fishes differently from the next his blog was based off if his experience and down plays the benefits of more expensive gear yes the job can get done for less . But SME people prefer cloth interior and others leather . An obvious issue I have was with stability he was correct with every part but why I like moving around on my kayak in flat water I do not fish tidal waters they make flats boats for that I prefer if I did cast into a tree. Being able to stand and retrieve the bait or stand and survey a cove I have no concern for the waves they do not effect my fishing holes ..so wasteful gimmick was basically "is how I" understood it but it is a luxury I refuse to go with our from here on . But everyone has different options that is one thing that makes this sport so good he does have a very informative write up and can be useful to some

 

As of right now I am hooked on the Native Manta Ray 12 footer!!!! It's one sweet looking rig!!!!!!!

 

If the Manta Ray ticks your trigger check this link.
http://greensboro.craigslist.org/boa/3725094251.html

 

There has been quite a few posted very comfy and efficient boats