Kayak Fishing Thread

[troutman]

Not sure if this is the right forum but I'll give it a shot. I'm a large guy (300lbs ) and looking for my first ever sit on Kayak. I have bad knees and back and would like to get on a lake and paddle for some excercise. Any recomendations ? I'm not filthy rich but would like something with a nice backrest.
Thanks for any input

I have a Vibe Sea Ghost 130. I really like it. The seat if comfortable, but aftermarket seats are available. I also have a Vibe cooler that slides into the slot that the seat goes into and you can use the cooler as a seat.

 

[backwoodsga]

Not sure if this is the right forum but I'll give it a shot. I'm a large guy (300lbs ) and looking for my first ever sit on Kayak. I have bad knees and back and would like to get on a lake and paddle for some excercise. Any recomendations ? I'm not filthy rich but would like something with a nice backrest.
Thanks for any input

You might want to look into Bonafide kayaks. I regularly stand and fish on my RS117. It has a 425lb weight capacity but with all my gear I am probably closer to 270. They are also made in the USA, which is also important to me.

 

[backwoodsga]

You can check with Fletch at Westbrook Supply Company, and see when the next demo day is scheduled.

 

[Truck123]

nitrexman I have a bonafide ss127 that is real comfortable. If you get down my way we can.load it up where you can try it out. There not cheap so if you can try it before you buy it you are better off

 

[BkBigKid]

nitrexman

Ok being a big guy as well and similar issues. Seating is not the main issues as much as getting in and out.

I had a perception Striker and getting in was a trick! (Fixed seat below the sidewalls)
I recemtly went with a Nucanoe frontier 12. It has a elevated swivel seat that I can just sit back in like a regular chair then lift my legs to rotate the seat inwards. If you have knee and hip issues look at something with a swivel seat that gives a easy entry exit standing ankle deep in the water.

 

[buellbrewer]

well, the wife and I took my bros 14ft canoe to Tussahaw this weekend. So we could fish in same boat. I didn't feel comfy standing in it although she did. As new57 said, takes getting used to. She regularly uses a stand up paddle board and teaches yoga which I do neither.

 

[Gcc0002]

Lake acworth wasn’t slow Sunday. I was riding a perception pilot 12. I don’t get as much time to fish as I used to but it’s always nice not getting skunked.

 

[ricksconnected]

malibu Xfactor or Malibu X-14.

 

[10thmountain]

Anyone have a pedal drive yak? this is on my wish list. I am tired of paddling on the hooch and not fishing. lol. Seems like all i do is paddle and reposition so i can cast.

 

[Gcc0002]

Anyone have a pedal drive yak? this is on my wish list. I am tired of paddling on the hooch and not fishing. lol. Seems like all i do is paddle and reposition so i can cast.

I’ve got a nice perception pilot pedal kayak for sale. Pm me if you are interested. Doesn’t look like you are too far away either.