Kayaks

Spock Senior Member
5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013
Thu, Mar 26, 2020 8:28 AM

Anyone have one?  I am looking at buying one and doing some kayak fishing this summer.  Need to know the best ones and where to get them.


thavoice Senior Member
15,437 posts 42 reps Joined Nov 2009
Thu, Mar 26, 2020 8:53 AM

Find a place that rents them and try a few out before you spend the jack.

justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 1:18 PM

Looks like I'm in the market for two of them as well. Started looking at REI and found a few that look decent.

For my wife: https://www.rei.com/product/154442/ocean-kayak-malibu-95-sit-on-top-kayak

For me: https://www.rei.com/product/172317/perception-outlaw-115-sit-on-top-kayak

Still doing research, but these are the top contenders so far.

Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 163 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 1:42 PM
posted by justincredible

Looks like I'm in the market for two of them as well. Started looking at REI and found a few that look decent.

For my wife: https://www.rei.com/product/154442/ocean-kayak-malibu-95-sit-on-top-kayak

For me: https://www.rei.com/product/172317/perception-outlaw-115-sit-on-top-kayak

Still doing research, but these are the top contenders so far.

I like the 9.5 one. What are the perks of the extra 2 feet?


gut Senior Member
18,369 posts 114 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 1:45 PM
posted by Ironman92

I like the 9.5 one. What are the perks of the extra 2 feet?

I'm no kayak expert, but I believe longer will track better/straighter.
Ironman92 Administrator
56,729 posts 163 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 1:53 PM
posted by gut
I'm no kayak expert, but I believe longer will track better/straighter.

Didn’t know if it would be less versatile 🤷🏻‍♂️


justincredible Honorable Admin
37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009
Sun, Jul 12, 2020 2:02 PM

It's a fishing kayak, you're actually able to stand in it as well. I'm hoping it will be just fine for non-fishing trips down the Little Miami River, as well.

Spock Senior Member
5,271 posts 9 reps Joined Jul 2013
Mon, Jul 13, 2020 7:57 AM

10 foot is the smallest a person would want.  hard to handle if any smaller

MontyBrunswick Senior Member
1,065 posts 16 reps Joined Mar 2015
Mon, Jul 13, 2020 8:22 AM

I'd imagine something like this is a high turnover item like a bike.


I'll bet you can find them on Craigslist for cheap

thavoice Senior Member
15,437 posts 42 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Jul 13, 2020 12:25 PM
posted by MontyBrunswick

I'd imagine something like this is a high turnover item like a bike.


I'll bet you can find them on Craigslist for cheap

See lots of them for sale around the lake.   People think they are great, and they are fun, but so many are weekenders and it is too busy on the weekeneds for Kayaks...

Automatik Senior Member
15,737 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009
Mon, Jul 13, 2020 1:25 PM

My father and sister both have Intex inflatables, from Costco I think.

Good bang for the buck and compact. Inflating them with a hand pump is surprisingly easy. We fished from them quite a bit. 

If I had the vehicle to transport and space to store, I'd 100% go hard body. Also would be the better option if you plan to use a lot and for longer trips.

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