Kayak help

Post by **Trophymuskie** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:35 pm

Now that we'll be living on the water I'll need some kind of on water entertainment for the kids. Kayaks look like they could fill the bill better then canoes.

My question is where can I find some good priced used ones that can be used for fun but also be used to fish out of.

Naturally with moving expenses and everything including my new boat lift and docks there may be very little left for the purchase of toys.

Post by **joco** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:50 pm

MAN O MAN.

first musky in kayak is a trip by itself bud.....

ok first you are not the smalles guy...

..like me.

and you are in a big bay area so..wind and bigger waves then most off us areas.

right now you can get a free copi off kayak angler..all models are in there or most off them.in some kayak store like float paddle and fly..and trailheads.

used ottowa
kijiji
creglist
lespac.com
cavendre

few off the site where you can find used ones.

all store have demos to or old renters at great price.

not all kayak will do for you like for me...the best way for you it would be to try them before.

i have no prob for you to try mine.anytime bud.

sit on tops are fun in summer time and are easy to go back on if you flip that is the best thing about them.safety...but they are colder in cold conditon.wind etc.

joco

Post by **joco** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:53 pm

dont forget the expense for the rest.

paddles...safety kits..etc...to carrty them like racks etc..mabe not you are right on the waters so.

there a place near you in hawksbery that as some few models..mabe a chek it out.just beside the big bridge.ont side...

or float paddle and fly or trailhead..orjenda or there so many place that sale kayaks now.

if you are not in a hurry..ther tons off deals on used or demos etc.

if you tell me what you want i can sherly find someting for you.

is it for fishing only or use for kids and fun paddle etc.?

very kayak is good....but not just for everbody and very type off use.

sit on tops are usely the best for all size off poeple kids to bigger man.

example a sit on top wilderness tarpon 120 is a great all around kayak to swim frome in the middel off the river you can flip it go back on it..etc.

sit in usely if you flip you will have to go back to shore to get back in it and empty it..like a cnaoe kind off.

sit on top..almost all off them have scupper hole..meening..all water that goes in goes out by those holes...moset very stabile..sit sideway legs in water or even on some fish stand up..

i tell you wen you will try one you like you will love it.

plus its a great exercise plus it can become a great familly thing.

could get few more and get all the familly in that sport..little trip on the river are great.

one thing is sher wen i will be near youin that camping i will go for some ski patrol not far frome you and accross.the river for someaction..if there action..

..but you sher have a great spot for that sport.

and there always onother option that will open for you over there.wit kayaks.

joco

Post by **sparky** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 6:28 pm

You might give these guys a try:
http://www.frontenac-outfitters.com/springsale-2010.cfm

Post by **joco** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:31 pm

frontenal is a great store i went last year.

but i am hser wit more then 10 stores here we can get pretty mutch around here and help local stores.

float paddle and fly
jenda paddlesport
trailhead
bushtaka
atmosphere gatineau
camp plein air hull
paddle shak
ovck
mountain coop

and tons off sports store that have kayak to.

plus some not far frome here..hawkbebry and few others.

gething a kayak is fun a lot off shoping can be done.

joco

Post by **SixStringHack** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:57 am

A thumbs up from Frontenac Outfitters from me too. I bought two Tarpon 100s from them in 2008. I was hoping for a 120 and a 100 but the 120s were already sold out.

Post by **bucketmouth** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:27 pm

Sent you a pm Richard.

Post by **Trophymuskie** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:41 pm

Thanks it looks like it's going to be a complicated thing. LOL

Now that the house has been sold in just a few days I may just find some time to start shopping for stuff.

Post by **joco** » Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:41 pm

you are more then welcome topm me for question or join me on water.

going this week for walleye in the yak..if you want to try it soon.

joco.

Post by **joco** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 9:03 am

Trophymuskie

and other looking for a smalle kayaks.

this next weekend at canadian tire.

pelican drift
79-8256-8
page 17 in the sale

little pelican kayak sit in.http://www.canadiantire.com/AST/browse/ ... BDrift.jsp

at 209$ brand new....hard to beat.

ok there small..but easyer to carry around..light to put on a car or in the car..kind off.

small size easy to put in the garage.

and you can still fish frome it.

mabe not for bigger man..but for smaller paddler..woman kids etc..great fun little kayak for that prize and new.

joco.

Post by **KayakMike** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 10:11 am

Trophymuskie,

Since you have the time, here's something to help you understand, and see beyond marketing talk:

http://ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.org/ EXCELLENT site.

One of my personal favorites, still in production, is Ocean Kayak Prowler 13, very decent kayak for the money, every owner loves it, good for a big guy (I assume you are the one in your avatar), and local stores as Jenda PS and Bushtuckah carry it.

I would take the reviews on the www.paddling.net with a grain of salt.
Do your own research, try some kayaks, and choose wisely.

Post by **Walker** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:00 am

TrophyMuskie,
If you can wait till early spring.there is a kayak,canoe sale every year at Rideau Canoe Club,where demos and rentals are sold from an outfitter. Great deals.This is where I bought my Pungo.

Mark

Post by **joco** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:14 pm

that sale is where i got my tarpon to. but not sher they coming this year..that swif company.

but one thing is sher....you can get great deal on used.

but do take your time.

try out is the best way to go.

me about the oceans...yes good kayak..but dont like the seat at all.on it..like a way more on the tarpon..but they still good kayaks.but this is personal.

try yourself..nothing beat your own opinion off a kayak.

and you can try all mines anytime you want..just join us for a little outing.

joco

Post by **KayakMike** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 2:20 pm

joco wrote:that sale is where i got my tarpon to. but not sher they coming this year..that swif company.

but one thing is sher....you can get great deal on used.

but do take your time.

try out is the best way to go.

me about the oceans...yes good kayak..but dont like the seat at all.on it..like a way more on the tarpon..but they still good kayaks.but this is personal.

try yourself..nothing beat your own opinion off a kayak.

and you can try all mines anytime you want..just join us for a little outing.

joco

I know it's a stretch but.... Can I try your Native Watercraft Ultimate ... pleeeaseeee

Post by **joco** » Wed Mar 17, 2010 3:30 pm

kayak mike..no prob at all.my pleasure.

you will love it..and you will go shopng after..

come wit me or us for a little yak outing and you copuld try what you want..tarpon or native or my pamlico frome mopntser garage pimp my yak edtion..hahhaa

joco