Nytracker Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Scool me on kayaks. I'm not sure about them. My buddy got a cheap one to use sit in . He says its comfortable. He is 5 foot 8 and.goes 150 lbs soaking wet . He wants to float the local river to fish and perhaps the Delaware also ponds . I'm 50 years old 6 foot 2, 270 lbs with a bad back. Little sit in probably isn't going to cut it . I have been looking on line at a few. Just not sure which style will do what I need . I looked at an old town predator yesterday 13 footer has a nice seat that gets you up off the deck. $ 1300 I dont have $3000 bucks to spend for the higher end ones . Not sure of the different hull desines. What do you guys use and recommend . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I've met you at Fran's...My recommendation would be to FORGET the kayak...Hehehehe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraver99 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 check out the wavewalks - awesome fishing machines - not bent in an "L" when you sit in them, can take 4' waves, can stand up and fish. great kayaks-love mine - I have the W version http://wavewalk.com 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 8:43 PM, Pygmy said: I've met you at Fran's...My recommendation would be to FORGET the kayak...Hehehehe... Expand Lol thanks buddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpkot Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 9:23 PM, Engraver99 said: check out the wavewalks - awesome fishing machines - not bent in an "L" when you sit in them, can take 4' waves, can stand up and fish. great kayaks-love mine - I have the W version http://wavewalk.com Expand Great picture! looks awesome wherever that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 How doesnthenwave Walker handle river fishing ... skinny water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachunter Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 If you haven't already ask your buddy to try his.I had both sit in and on.There a little cramped.I was looking at a few last year the new seats look great,but the prices where insane.The pelican "catch" was the one I kept looking at its a fishing yak..Went with a 10' jon boat instead. https://www.westmarine.com/buy/pelican--the-catch-120-sit-on-top-angler-kayak--18745158?mrkgcl=481&mrkgadid=3150667403&cm_mmc=PS-_-MSN-_-BSC>NonB>Product%20Type-_-18745158&creative=73598574246830&device=c&matchtype=e&msclkid=a3c143bc914e137a26721ebe59c610c3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraver99 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 9:27 PM, kpkot said: Great picture! looks awesome wherever that is. Expand it's just a little lake in Stamford, NY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraver99 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 9:33 PM, Nytracker said: How doesnthenwave Walker handle river fishing ... skinny water? Expand not really sure have only had it in portions of the susquahana that were pretty slow moving. Have not been on any really fast moving rivers with it. doesn't need much water to float it - check out the videos on the link - guys use them for everything from ocean fishing to duck hunting. here is mine grassed out for duck hunting http://wavewalk.com/blog/2011/10/24/kevin-coughlin-camouflaged-hunting-kayak-new-york/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Have you given trying canoe a thought? More room, can still fish shallow water or streams. And I think for a larger size feller, it would be much more comfortable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgil Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 10:13 PM, Engraver99 said: not really sure have only had it in portions of the susquahana that were pretty slow moving. Have not been on any really fast moving rivers with it. doesn't need much water to float it - check out the videos on the link - guys use them for everything from ocean fishing to duck hunting. here is mine grassed out for duck hunting http://wavewalk.com/blog/2011/10/24/kevin-coughlin-camouflaged-hunting-kayak-new-york/ Expand Do you hunt ducks while sitting in the boat? Or do you use it just to get to your spot? Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytracker Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 10:31 PM, grampy said: Have you given trying canoe a thought? More room, can still fish shallow water or streams. And I think for a larger size feller, it would be much more comfortable. Expand Have used a canoe... got rid of my old one back when my back was really bad . Big gruman aluminum 16 footer. Pain in the rear to travel with .. terrible on my back and impossible to paddle by myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 I’m about to post up a Mad River Adventure 14 canoe for sale. Very stable for fishing despite my wife’s not so subtle moves. Has comfy seats , rod holders and beverage holders. Stay tuned 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Too bad, I have an Old Town Discovery ,$1,000 New I’d take $300 for . Ive canoed and fished from Quebec to the Yukon ,in similar canoes . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engraver99 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 10:44 PM, virgil said: Do you hunt ducks while sitting in the boat? Or do you use it just to get to your spot? Looks great. Expand I sit-lay back while in the yak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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