? for the Kayak guys

[Micah]

What you think about the Ocean Drifter?

I'm asking cause i got a $100 gift card to academy and want to put it towards a kayak. It shows on the internet that they are selling them for $599.99, I have not been to academy to check on the price there but just want to know if its a good one to start in.

I have read and read and then read some more on almost every kayak out there and only really settling on this one cause i got the gift card but what i have read is that it is a ok kayak.

Thanks, Micah

[fishmaster911]

i dont know anything about the Ocean Drifter so i cant give u any info on them.i would try to find a place in ur area that sells yaks and has some demo boats that u can try out first. thats just my opinion! the few times i have been yaking were really fun! i'd like to do some more yaking!

[Micah]

what do you fish out of?

[Ray]

Did you check out Ship to Shore on Lake St.?

[Micah]

Not yet Ray. The only reason i mentioned this kayak is that i just got the gift card to academy. i plan on checking out Ship to Shore just to look and see.

[fishmaster911]

my dad has 2 Native Watercraft Ultimate 12 Kayaks.

[fishmaster911]

i dont yak that much. the reason i say go try some demos is because there r alot of good ones out there to look into. its what u prefer in a yak!

[Micah]

I just want something to go hit up big lake and maybe lacassine.

[fishmaster911]

there ya go ! it's a blast! there is some other guys on here u can ask that know alot more than me.

[Micah]

The way yak'em talks about it is what really got me interested. The more i thought about it the more i really want to get out there and do it.

[Jdub]

For a first yak the drifter will work great, it is a barge though,,, look at other options and try before you buy,,,,,I've paddled the drifter, big game prowler, prowler 13, manta ray, ultimate, and magic.... I'm stuck on Native products, check them out,,,, also look at classifieds for a used one. Jdub

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

i would def wait for a demo day if you can.

unfortunately if your like me, you cant wait, i havent paddled the drifter, but i can tell you it will probably be a great beginner boat and thats all. If you arent gonna be going a whole lot then try it, but you really do get what you pay for in a yak.

Check classifieds as well as bckfc.org, and laffayettekayakfishing.com



let me know if you need any help

[Micah]

I went to academy and changed my mind on the drifter.

I watched a video with some guys fishing out of some heritage redfish and being able to stand up with no problem.

If i could find a really good used one i would buy it now but if not then i'll just wait and go talk to the people at ship to shore.

[Ray]

Gander Mountain in Beaumont has a dozen or so different models also.

[Micah]

I'll have to check that out.....thanks guys for the comments.

If yall ever run across some one wanting to sell one or see one in the paper or something let me know.

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

I fish out of a redfish 12. Love that boat

[Micah]

I've been looking at the Redfish and they look like really good boats.

I seen they make a 10ft, is there a big difference in the 10 and 12?

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

12 foot will be considerably faster and have more room

[fishmaster911]

Really look into having room. Ur limited on what u put in ur boat! The more room the better

[Micah]

I dont think i have ever put this much time into buying something but i guess it pays off in the end.

I like to get it before duck season is over so i can try and hunt out of it, we got lots of marsh that i could get to if i used a kayak.

yall ever try hunting out of one?

[RAGINJROB]

There is a 12ft native manta ray for sale on LKFC. Save your gift card for all the stuff you need for fishing out of kayak...

[Micah]

There is a 12ft native manta ray for sale on LKFC. Save your gift card for all the stuff you need for fishing out of kayak...

I just called the guy and its 500, he added the scotty mount and anchor trolly. he bought it in july of last year and then bought another one soon after so he is trying to make some room and said nothing is wrong with it.

does this sound like a good deal and should i jump on it?

[RAGINJROB]

I have never been on one...seems like a good price though

[fishmaster911]

ask the fella if he will let u try it out!

[Micah]

I'll be meeting up with him on friday to take a look at it and maybe try it out.

I will say that is just about exactly what i was looking for, as far as color and the fact that it has a few extras already.

I'll most likely be a kayak owner on friday. Can you carry a 12ft kayak in the bed of a truck(4 door chevy) without a any problems?

[fishmaster911]

my dad does it all the time ! no problem

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

i have no problem doing it.

you can always get the bed extender from harbour freight for like 30 bucks

[Woodduck Commander]

hunting is relatively easy out of a kayak... as long as you keep paddle movements to a minimum and don't lose your balance when you lift up to shoot... other than that just make sure the weight of the shell bag and gun and other stuff is evenly distributed... but thats a given...

[Jdub]

sounds like a great deal,,,,see if he will throw in a paddle,,,lol,,,

[Micah]

Thanks guys for all the help.

When and if i do buy it and the weather gets better(warmer) we should get together and so some fishing.

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

Yea. We will def get together

[Micah]

If i didnt have to use my vacation for when my wife has our first baby i would be fishing in the tournament.......maybe something will come up and i can use my other week of vacation to fish in the tourny.

[flounderpounder]

I'll be meeting up with him on friday to take a look at it and maybe try it out.

I will say that is just about exactly what i was looking for, as far as color and the fact that it has a few extras already.

I'll most likely be a kayak owner on friday. Can you carry a 12ft kayak in the bed of a truck(4 door chevy) without a any problems?

The members who own trucks put up to 14' kayaks in their bed. 2 kayaks usually fit as well. You'll just need to figure out strapping it down in the bed but that shouldn't be any problem with tie downs/ropes/bungies. I own the manta ray. You are welcome to take it out on Friday and test it out. There is a launch in the Vermilion River down from my house or you can head to lake martin with it. I don't have a paddle to spare though. I can throw in a stake out pole anchor.

[Micah]

what size paddle do yall use?