Sold my drum set on Craigs List. So now I’ve got $500 to go towards a new to me (used to them) kayak. Hopefully I can get another $300 from selling some other stuff. I may try renting one first just to be sure that it’s something I’d be in to. So, I’ve got two questions.
1). If I rent a kayak would anyone be kind enough to go fishing with me? Thinking the copahee or paradise area since I live in Mt P.
2). How much should I expect to spend to get a good kayak outfitted with the proper fishing gear? Thinking I’ll want a kayak that I can grow into instead of wanting to replace later, a good seat, decent paddle, PFD, couple of flush mount holders, one or two Scotty holders, an anchor trolley, gps/fishfinder, and maybe a live well. The gps and live well may have to wait though.
Inshore Fishing Season 2: Electric Chicken Boogaloo
Go to Time OUt and rent a Ride 135… you’ll love it 
$800 should get you really close to a good outfitted kayak… if not just get a good boat and we’ll show ya and help ya rig it up… easier than it seems… I am fishing Copahee tomorrow… launching at about 8am… give me a hoot if ya want to join us…
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Tarpon 160os
- sure. I’m planning to hit one or the other on Sat morning
- about 1000-1200 w/ all new stuff no GPS/ fishfinder or live well.
I rig my own because you end up spending a good bit for factory rigged boats. Installing your own flush mounts, anchor trolley, and Scotty will save at least $100, probably a good bit more
Take a look at a Tarpon 140. The seat is great, good stability, good speed, comfortable cockpit layout.
Call Dave at Time Out. He can set you up with everything you need.
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AS for NJ suggesting the Ride 135 . you can’t go wrong with that yak either. I think it’s a bit less expensive than the Tarpon 140 and stability is OUTSTANDING.
It’s what I put my clients on
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Thanks for the replies guys. I’ve got family coming into town this weekend, so I can’t do it within that time frame. I guess I’ll see if anyone wants to head out closer to when I’ll actually plan on going. I plan on doing as much myself as I can. I like projects and saving money.
Inshore Fishing Season 2: Electric Chicken Boogaloo
i fish every weekend. you’re welcome to come out any time I’m not with a client.
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