Bargain store kayaks?

**flintcreek** · 04-03-2018, 08:21 PM

I agree the 10' Pescador is a good all round kayak. I have had a Ride 135, Nucanoe, Native Ultimates and 12' Pescador and the 10' for the money is a great kayak...especially for a beginner. I actually like paddling it better than the 12' Pescador.

Originally Posted by yakpilot

A few years ago we picked up a used Perception Pescador (10ft) off Craigslist for my wife. It's the same model sold in at least one of the big stores. It has been a great kayak.

I have a 13 foot Ocean Kayak Trident, and I almost love paddling hers more than mine! Mine is great for the room and storage, but I find hers a bit more comfortable for me, actually. I don't think you could go wrong with one of those. Typically around $400-500 I think.

**grizwilson** · 04-08-2018, 12:34 PM

Perception Pescador Angler 12' Sit-On Kayak

used to be the wilderness Tarpon at a much higher pricepoint, now 549 at one of chain stores

**flytier** · 04-09-2018, 06:52 AM

Thanks for the posts, we moved to a small lake 10 mph speed limit, I think I would get some use from one. Ii ever will stop snowing.

**Slow Retrieve** · 04-09-2018, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by grizwilson

Perception Pescador Angler 12' Sit-On Kayak

used to be the wilderness Tarpon at a much higher pricepoint, now 549 at one of chain stores

Still a good buy but for clarification to those considering their options when buying I believe the newer more current Tarpons have some additional features. I think this compares more with the older Tarpons.

**Schins** · 04-10-2018, 08:53 AM

Westmarine just put their Cayman 11.5 on clearance for $300. I grabbed one.

**yakpilot** · 04-10-2018, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Schins

What makes the Trident less comfortable?

I considered one, but got such a good deal on a Prowler couldn't pass up.

Schins,

Hey, sorry for the late reply, I've been out of town with the family getting some snowboarding in one last time!

My Trident is decent, don't get me wrong, but for extended hours on the lake I find her Pescador a bit more comfortable "for me" because the seat in her kayak has better molding for the butt, in my opinion. The Trident's seat sits pretty flat on the kayak and there's no plastic up the back, just the seat back. Her kayak seat has a bit more plastic surrounding it and just seems to feel better over time. If I could do it again, and I may end up buying another one, I'll buy a kayak with a better seat- an adjustable one that also sits up OFF the kayak (and out of the water!). Oh, that's another thing: water. I'm about 185 lbs and her 10' Pescador never seems to take on any water. My Trident lets a lot of water in around the feet and the butt, even with scupper plugs (granted, I could probably buy better ones!) so my rear is always soaked.

I'm going to start getting our kayaks prepped for some outings here soon, so I'll try to snap pics for comparison, if I can remember.

**teamflannel** · 04-22-2018, 10:04 AM

In my opinion the best bang for your buck is the Old Town Vapor10. A few friends and co-workers have the lesser expensive box store yaks, but for a little over $300 the material on the Vapor10 is much thicker. To me the longevity of the the thicker material would pay for itself in the long run, plus it has a great seat, which is adjustable. Although I mainly fish lakes, my preference is chasing Smallmouth in small Rocky rivers, the bottom of my Vapor 10 is pretty scratched up after 4 seasons of use and abuse.

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