kayak help

[blackmamba]

Hey fellas Im really starting to get interested in kayak fishing but not sure where to start. What is one of the better kayaks and how much? Is there alot of places to go around Lafayette? Do people have charter services to help you get started? Any info will help, Thanks.

[longsidelandry]

Originally Posted by blackmamba

Hey fellas Im really starting to get interested in kayak fishing but not sure where to start. What is one of the better kayaks and how much? Is there alot of places to go around Lafayette? Do people have charter services to help you get started? Any info will help, Thanks.

I know they sell them at Academy and Pack and Paddle. You may want to go to Pack and Paddle to get ideas on what you're interested in, I'm sure they can help you out better than Academy can.

[BottomOfTheBoot]

i'm sure yak'em will come around with input later today, but i would think your best bet to get to know more about it visit some of the Kayak fishing forums, www.bckfc.org or www.lafayettekayakfishing.com.

you'll be able to ask around and probably find some good deals on good starter kayaks and what to look for in kayaks, where to fish, tactics, etc...

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

if your from laffy def join up on lafayettekayakfishing.com, great group of guys, i think a few post on here. BCKFC has some great info on the east side of the state, but i guarantee that the guys in lafayette will take you out in one of their extra kayaks and let you try it out, thats the most important thing you need to do before you buy is try out a kayak, you wont regret, and dont be afraid of spending money, because it is worth it, I will keep yall updated there will be a demo day coming up soon, that will be the best place to go and find out.

ill post up next time we go if you want to tag along or something


if you have any more questions dont be afraid to ask and ill do what i can to help ya out

[blackmamba]

Thank ya fellas... hey yakem let me know I would like to tag along or maybe follow in my boat if there is not a kayak to rent...


Where do you fish out of Yakem?

[fishmaster911]

yak'em is right ! go try em out!!!!!!!!! my dad has 2 native water craft kayaks, they r great yaks.if i had to get one it would be a hobie with the foot pedals. its a blast when u hook up with a nice red, u get a free ride!! if u wana go try it one day let me know. i can get'em when ever!

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

im sure we can line up one for you to fish out of.

I fish usually anywhere from houma to venice south of slidell.

Ill let you know

now isnt the best time because of winds, but ill keep ya updated

Capt danny wray in grand isle has a kayak charter business great outfit

[dut]

Deffinately do some research on the two club sites before purchasing, and As yak'em said their are plenty people out there that are willing to let you tag along and use their extra yak. Buying the right boat the first go round is always better. The demo days are great for trying out multiple brands and you can save some money by buying a used/demoed one.

[speckdaddy]

Originally Posted by dut

Deffinately do some research on the two club sites before purchasing, and As yak'em said their are plenty people out there that are willing to let you tag along and use their extra yak. Buying the right boat the first go round is always better. The demo days are great for trying out multiple brands and you can save some money by buying a used/demoed one.

buddy ya avatar is bad arse

[blackmamba]

Half the battle is won...I talked the old lady into buying a kayak so now all I need to do is some major homework. I went to p&p today and got alot of usefull info from the salesman over there. They are having a "semi-guided" trip in January in Leeville, 100 dollars and they furnish the yak and help you in learning how to fish out of one, this may be helpfull.

I was looking at the Native 14ft tandem then I saw the Hobie decked out for fishing, this thing was sweeet, but it was 2500.00...What kind do you guys own?

[Jdub]

I've got the Ultimate 14.5 Solo and the Magic 14.5, both are great boats, both have their own purpose, ultimate for standing, push poling sight casting made easy, and the magic for real shallow water.

[Jdub]

another set of pics

[blackmamba]

Those are sweet jdub.. Is the

[blackmamba]

Sorry daughter likes to push buttons.. Is the 14.5 Ultimate pretty stable in roughr water?

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

I have the heritage redfish 12, great for stalking in the flats, super stable, and the quietest yak on the market

[blackmamba]

Who sells Heritage? It does look sweet in your avatar

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

i bought mine used, im not sure who sells them around here

[Jdub]

They are both real stable, enough that you can stand, I'm 6'0 and 240, no problem, if you are in a windy area the ultimate will blow around abit, other than that awesome boats

[tumbleweed]

Who sells Heritage? It does look sweet in your avatar

Pack and Paddle, last time I was there they had them. Not sure if anything has changed.

BackPacker sells them.

Massey's in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

The Redfish is a great boat, I had the 14 ft model a while back. Yak'em is right, it is a very quiet boat. I just did not like the layout very much.

One of these days I am just going to have to go ahead and design and build one myself. I am never happy with the boats I buy.

[Dink]

You see the one at Pack and Paddle with the trolling motor in the middle of it??? I almost got that one, but got worried bout the battery dying out in the middle of the lake............then what?? swim and pull it behind you?? that'd be a sight at the launch!!!