Newbie

[mojeezzy]

Looking to buy my first kayak. Not looking to spend an arm and a leg but every minute I spend researching I see something else I like. Is pedal power a must?

[Steve6902]

What type of fishing are you into?? Rivers, ponds, the bay?? Trolling, maybe jigging?? If you like trolling for Rock fish on the Bay, a peddle drive system does make it a lot easier to keep moving while reeling in a fat fish. However if all you ever fish is lakes or rivers than a paddle is just fine. Either way try to Demo as many as you can and remember, buy your second kayak FIRST. I wish I had.

[nhunter344]

Either way try to Demo as many as you can and remember, buy your second kayak FIRST. I wish I had.

x2 on this. Research everything twice and buy once. Delaware Paddlesports has a demo day coming up on the 28th. They'll have models from most of the major manufacturers to try out.

[Mark]

mojeezzy,

Pedal power is not a must in my opinion.

I think the "must" is finding a boat that you can comfortably sit in for extended periods; that's easy for you to transport to and from the launch; and sea-worthy for the areas you intend you intend to fish. If it's lacking in any of those criteria, you will not use it as much as you would otherwise and you will miss out on a lot of fun.

[jhoss]

Check out the Demo Day at Delaware Paddlesports in Lewes, DE on April 28th. You can try out a wide array of sit on top, sit inside, pedal and paddle kayaks and paddleboards. Its a great opportunity to try before you buy something. I will be there to help folks out (and of course to rep the Hobie Linup...)

[DanMarino]

mojeezzy,

Pedal power is not a must in my opinion.

I think the "must" is finding a boat that you can comfortably sit in for extended periods; that's easy for you to transport to and from the launch; and sea-worthy for the areas you intend you intend to fish. If it's lacking in any of those criteria, you will not use it as much as you would otherwise and you will miss out on a lot of fun.

I agree with Mark.

[mojeezzy]

Thanks for all the input. I live off of Spa Creek so I would mostly be fishing around the Severn River and maybe after gaining some experience along the shore of the Bay. I found a Perception Pescador Pilot 12.0 that is a little out of my price point but for has everything I need (storage, pedals, paddle, rod holders, etc). The reviews and the sales rep said it's also stable. Just need to convince the wife now to let me spend a little more.

[mchottie]

I'm not familiar with Perception naming/sizing, but i'd recommend a 12ft boat min. That being said, theres a Slayer Propel 10 used 1 year fully rigged forsale on this very forum:

http://www.snaggedline.com/showthrea...ly-rigged-1850