Thread: Best 10 ft. Kayak For A Rookie

You need at least a 12'. Some are easier to get in and out of than others. I have a sit in that's difficult to get in and dang near impossible to get out of without getting wet. I'm 50 with two bad knees. I also have an ascend fs128t that's a sit on top that is way easier and has a nice raised seat and I don't think I could tip her over if I tried. Still get my feet wet every now and then but worth it.

yeah,,mines a wet ride,turning sidesaddle is the easiest way to get out,check out the pescador 12 at academy,boat has good reviews for $550,Its built on a wllderness system 2008 tarpon mold,,, personally like ocean kayak,,,Like everybody says paddle fore you buy if you can,,,may have posted this before,,

Discovery 119 solo canoe. More room/less weight.

Thanks for you replies.

Just my 2 cents, but start simple.

A small 10 or 12 foot used kayak from craigs list is a good way to start. Life vest, paddle, fish stringer and a single pole with a few lures. As you learn what you like and meet more people that are kayak fishing you'll get more ideas. I still take a huge amount of Crappie single pole fishing laydowns. I used to be just as successful with bass from a kayak before I started just fishing for Crappie too.

Good luck and let me know if I can help!

What ever you decide on,when it warms up do a few deep water rentrys with your pfd on,,,,tkf (texas kayak fishermen) has a world of info,,boats,rigging,,etc. hope this helps,,chuckster

oh whit,,62 here,no major health issues,,love the slow ride of kayak fishing,,,can easily do 3 mph,,,spider rigging that I am new to seems like barely paddling at all,,,Makes you think less of th bass blasters and wakeboard boats,,,however you can go slowly where they cannot,,read paddle over weed beds like they were not there,,have fun!!!!

Originally Posted by chuckster

oh whit,,62 here,no major health issues,,love the slow ride of kayak fishing,,,can easily do 3 mph,,,spider rigging that i am new to seems like barely paddling at all,,,makes you think less of th bass blasters and wakeboard boats,,,however you can go slowly where they cannot,,read paddle over weed beds like they were not there,,have fun!!!!

chucker, have you beat by eightteen years with a few health problems but still going strong. Thanks for the reply.