robtattoo
WKR
So what is a good kayak to get started with? Certain brands to avoid? Length? My son and I have discussed getting into this style of fishing but have no clue where to start. I did some float tubing for trout when I lived in CA. This is a new game.
I did a ton of research before committing to one. Bearing in mind, I'm not a rabid, habitual fisherman. I wanted a yak I could carry to Texas, Louisiana & Florida to fish maybe 10 days a year.
I looked at & kept coming back to Nucanoe. I bought the Freedom 12. It's 42" wide & stable enough that my 250lb lardass can stand up in the thing. It's not the fastest paddle, but it gives me an absolute TON of real estate & they're very customizable. The 360° raised seat is fantastic & the amount of track & rail space is awesome. I paid $1100 for mine, but you can find them cheaper (mine came with a couple of rod holders, seat, paddle etc)