05-08-2012, 01:50 AM
I recently posted asking about canoes and had a great response, thanks for all the advice and offers, and was able to pick up a canoe. Now my questions are about kayak fishing. I have a trip to the tetons coming up this summer with friends and was going to rent a kayak. I got looking into it and would like to maybe buy a kayak but can't spend a ton and I'm not sure what to look for. I would like a kayak I can also use for Utah Lake, Strawberry, and other local spots. I have never kayak fished but think it sounds awesome.
My questions/requirements are these:
What size kayak?
What style, sit in or sit on? I know sit on are more stable but I would like something fast as well. Some sit in have larger openings which would be nicer for getting in and relaxing during a long day fishing. Is this really worth worrying about?
I need something with dry storage wells for packing camping gear. How much storage will I need?
I'm sure I'll have a bunch more questions but any help and advice will be greatly appreciated. I'm very much looking forward to a backcountry kayak trip and will post a report on it when we get back.
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My questions/requirements are these:
What size kayak?
What style, sit in or sit on? I know sit on are more stable but I would like something fast as well. Some sit in have larger openings which would be nicer for getting in and relaxing during a long day fishing. Is this really worth worrying about?
I need something with dry storage wells for packing camping gear. How much storage will I need?
I'm sure I'll have a bunch more questions but any help and advice will be greatly appreciated. I'm very much looking forward to a backcountry kayak trip and will post a report on it when we get back.
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