New to kayak fishing looking to get a kayak.

[Dizz410]

Also i notice on pictures of kayaks usually two small holes near rear and sometimes also front. do those get plugs? or is water allowed to come through? wouldnt this sink kayak?

[reel-em-in]

Well something to keep in mind is shorter, wider boats tend to be more stable and maneuver/turn easier, but longer, skinnier boats are faster and require less effort to travel at a decent speed. So you need to think about what situations you think you'll be in the most. The LURE looks to be tailered for stability so if you think you want to travel long distances you may want reconsider. Though if you want a yak you can stand on the LURE looks like a great option. My tarpon 140 is 14' long, so it's a little tougher to handle up in the rocks of the Susquehanna where I sometimes fish but not terrible. It's great out on the flats and in open water. I have a rudder too so it helps with the maneuverability of the longer yak. Something else to consider is storage and handling. I have the room for a 14' yak and am able to car top it on my Mazda, but depending on your size and vehicle keep that in mind.

[reel-em-in]

Also i notice on pictures of kayaks usually two small holes near rear and sometimes also front. do those get plugs? or is water allowed to come through? wouldnt this sink kayak?

Those are scupper holes. Think of them as tunnels from the top of the kayak to the water with no access to the inside of the yak. They allow any water that comes over the top to drain and not swamp the boat. You can plug them but it's usually easier/better not to.

[Dizz410]

i have a tacoma. i can strap down bed to roof shouldnt be much of problem. i want a kayak i can take out in the bay as well as rivers.

[Dizz410]

Those are scupper holes. Think of them as tunnels from the top of the kayak to the water with no access to the inside of the yak. They allow any water that comes over the top to drain and not swamp the boat. You can plug them but it's usually easier/better not to.

ok cool. i was wondering haha thanks

[assists21]

I have a very nice yak for sale for $800. Ocean Kayak trident 13. It's in excellent condition and has been very well-maintained. It's only one year old. it's served me well in the bay and its tributaries.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[assists21]

Here's the link.

http://www.snaggedline.com/showthrea...yak-Trident-13


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Dizz410]

I have a very nice yak for sale for $800. Ocean Kayak trident 13. It's in excellent condition and has been very well-maintained. It's only one year old. it's served me well in the bay and its tributaries.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Does it come with everything listed on the link page and in pictures?

[assists21]

Yes,. The only item not included at $800 is the depth finder. Depth finder included is $900


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Dizz410]

[QUOTE=assists21;106443]Yes,. The only item not included at $800 is the depth finder. Depth finder included is $900


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTEc

would another fish finder work with the hook up? or is it just specific to yours? and would the hook up be inlcuded for 8? minus the depth finder itself

[assists21]

By "hook up" you mean transducer? Or the hobie thru hull?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Dizz410]

By "hook up" you mean transducer? Or the hobie thru hull?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would guess both are needed to hook up a fish finder correct? basically im saying can i get it for 8 without depth finder and it be easy to "hook up" new one?

[assists21]

Absolutely. It's set up to receive a depth finder easily. Actually one of the scuppers are designed to install your transducer through the scupper.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Dizz410]

Absolutely. It's set up to receive a depth finder easily. Actually one of the scuppers are designed to install your transducer through the scupper.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Alright i have to think about it for 300 more i can get a brand new yak (feelfree lure 11.5) im kinda stuck on this one it seems perfect! but i will give yours some thought thank you for explaining and showing the kayak. i will be in touch.

[assists21]

Let me know if you would like to come see it at some time.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk