10-31-2011, 02:51 AM
Both make good kayaks. Its more about what features you want and how much you are willing to pay. Just remember that you can customize your kayak later if you are good with power tools and have a little creativity. You can always add rod holders or even hatches later.
Size (length) does matter. Get something atleast 12 feet long if you plan to fish Lake Mead or Lake Mojave. There is alot of boat traffic creating wakes and the winds (especially in the summer in such canyon lakes) will come suddenly and strong enough to generate big waves.
As an example, when I was boardsailing in my younger years, I remember being out on Lake Mead when a fast T-storm pushed through generating mast high (that's 15ft) waves and 60+ mph winds. Luckily I was experienced enough and was able to make it back to shore. It was like being on an
ocean. My friend and I kissed the shore when we dragged our tired butts off the water.
Also the wider the kayak, the more stable it will be. But the slower it will go and harder to paddle.
If you have an opportunity, try one out, even if its in the store. Sit in it to see if it is comfortable. You will be fishing for long hours and an uncomfortable seat will not enhance your fishing experience. If it comes with a seat, then sit in the seat also. There are aftermarket seats that can be found that may be more comfortable then the one provided by the manufacturer.
Good luck in your search for a new fishing kayak.
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Size (length) does matter. Get something atleast 12 feet long if you plan to fish Lake Mead or Lake Mojave. There is alot of boat traffic creating wakes and the winds (especially in the summer in such canyon lakes) will come suddenly and strong enough to generate big waves.
As an example, when I was boardsailing in my younger years, I remember being out on Lake Mead when a fast T-storm pushed through generating mast high (that's 15ft) waves and 60+ mph winds. Luckily I was experienced enough and was able to make it back to shore. It was like being on an
ocean. My friend and I kissed the shore when we dragged our tired butts off the water. Also the wider the kayak, the more stable it will be. But the slower it will go and harder to paddle.
If you have an opportunity, try one out, even if its in the store. Sit in it to see if it is comfortable. You will be fishing for long hours and an uncomfortable seat will not enhance your fishing experience. If it comes with a seat, then sit in the seat also. There are aftermarket seats that can be found that may be more comfortable then the one provided by the manufacturer.
Good luck in your search for a new fishing kayak.
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