How's Everybody Doing? New Guy Here...

[twcrawford]

Hi everyone. My name is TW and I want to be a Kayaker.

There I said it.

FourSteps invited me. Thank you 4Steps! I've been cruising the board reading threads for a few days. I can't wait to get a Kayak so I can cruise parts of the Potomac, streams, ponds, lakes. I live in Indian Head, MD and there are lots of close water access points.

Anyway...thanks for having me folks. Nice place you have here!

[CB kayak 02]

Welcome aboard TW

[Capt Brady Bounds]

Welcome, I'm new also.

I'd like to read what folks think a great starter yak for fishing should be.

[twcrawford]

Welcome aboard TW

Thanks CB! I appreciate it!

[Foursteps24]

Welcome again TW. You are my first recruiter. LOL! My first kayak was a Prowler Trident 13 and it was excellent. I think it is a great starter kayak as well as for the most experienced yakers. It is very stable and tracks well. Even without a rudder. I have not paddled any other kayaks so I can only speak on those. I have a couple buddies who have Malibus and they love them. TW let me know if you need anything or any advice

[twcrawford]

I'd like to read what folks think a great starter yak for fishing should be.

Me too Capt! LOL! I heard of a deal on a 13 Trident. I'm amped so now is where I need to slow down and make a good choice.

I'm a big guy at 6ft, 210, well maybe 220 now. I quit smoking 6 months ago lol. I'm open to suggestions and would seriously appreciate any advice. I'm at work now, but in my mind, baby I"M ALREADY HOME....FISHIN!

[Grilled]

Welcome!

[Foursteps24]

TW I am a little over 220lbs and with my Trident 13 I had no problems at all. The weight capacity it great

[chex]

Howdy, welcome to MKF and kayaking!

[twcrawford]

Welcome!

Thanks Grilled Sardine!

[twcrawford]

Howdy, welcome to MKF and kayaking!

Right back atcha!

[surfdog]

welcome TW! if you can get the prowler at a good price you wont go wrong they are nice kayaks. make sure its not a beat up wreck

[twcrawford]

Welcome again TW. You are my first recruiter. LOL! My first kayak was a Prowler Trident 13 and it was excellent. I think it is a great starter kayak as well as for the most experienced yakers. It is very stable and tracks well. Even without a rudder. I have not paddled any other kayaks so I can only speak on those. I have a couple buddies who have Malibus and they love them. TW let me know if you need anything or any advice

Sir. It is on

Thanks again!

[twcrawford]

welcome TW! if you can get the prowler at a good price you wont go wrong they are nice kayaks. make sure its not a beat up wreck

Thanks Surf. I'll be sure. My real concern is rigging it up right. Drilling into my Kayak has me a little worried I'm just sayin.."so let me get this straight, I need to put holes in a perfectly good kayak?".

[chex]

Drilling into my Kayak has me a little worried I'm just sayin.."so let me get this straight, I need to put holes in a perfectly good kayak?".

Took me a while to drill my first hole... now I've got a whole bunch, ahhahahaha... it's fine, just don't drill below the waterline and seal them with silicone or marine goop.