Thread: 14ft jon boat or get a kayak?

Yup where and how do you plan on fishing? Rawr has a kayak fishing video where he fished under bridges that were to low for boats. I haven’t had any problems fishing bridge pilings but like Grainraiser said your needs may be different. Does your buddy have any trouble with his anywhere? Are there days you both could go in Jon boat together instead? Kayaks can get heavy, Capable of lifting it constantly or rather just load a trailer? Just things to think of.

I will be fishing local lakes around 12 mi² On windy days water gets pretty rough so I'm worried about fishing in the winter with a kayak, I have never owned a boat or a kayak that's why I'm doing my research before choosing one, I would like the boat so I can take a friend or my 12 year old son with me fishing but I like how simple the kayak would be no ramp fee no taxes no maintenance , I don't know anybody that owns a boat so I cant ask for their advice.

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

Yup where and how do you plan on fishing? Rawr has a kayak fishing video where he fished under bridges that were to low for boats. I haven’t had any problems fishing bridge pilings but like Grainraiser said your needs may be different. Does your buddy have any trouble with his anywhere? Are there days you both could go in Jon boat together instead? Kayaks can get heavy, Capable of lifting it constantly or rather just load a trailer? Just things to think of.

Originally Posted by Rodrigoelgu

I will be fishing local lakes around 12 mi² On windy days water gets pretty rough so I'm worried about fishing in the winter with a kayak, I have never owned a boat or a kayak that's why I'm doing my research before choosing one, I would like the boat so I can take a friend or my 12 year old son with me fishing but I like how simple the kayak would be no ramp fee no taxes no maintenance , I don't know anybody that owns a boat so I cant ask for their advice.

Unless you want to buy multiple kayaks sounds like you know the answer for you then. I think I would try for the boat as well with your situation. Nobody likes having to pay anything but somethings are worth it. The memories you can make with your son.......priceless.

I do plan on giving my oldest daughter my old fishing kayak so she can go with me when she is old enough. Between me, my wife and our girls we have 4 kayaks now. Probably will add more as the girls age. We love it.

I have to agree on those priceless moments especially with my son, but since I don't own either if kayak is a better option I can get my son an I one, I just wanna make the best decision possible and would like opinions from people that own both and have the experience I don't have, thank you sir..

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

Unless you want to buy multiple kayaks sounds like you know the answer for you then. I think I would try for the boat as well with your situation. Nobody likes having to pay anything but somethings are worth it. The memories you can make with your son.......priceless.

I do plan on giving my oldest daughter my old fishing kayak so she can go with me when she is old enough. Between me, my wife and our girls we have 4 kayaks now. Probably will add more as the girls age. We love it.

Originally Posted by Rodrigoelgu

boat.......so I can take my 12 year old son with me

There's your answer. That or one boat, or two yaks. My son was 15 when I got back in to fishing and got a boat. I wouldn't trade the time we've had on the water in the past 3 years for anything.

Also, I read above where you said the water gets rough on the water you'll fish. Neither a small boat, nor a kayak is suitable for that. Safety first.