Kayak Noob Here

[MeatEater]

http://www.kayakeast.com/

 

When my son started kayaking, we took a couple of lessons with this guy. They do day trips in groups too. I thought it was worth it.

[Rusty]

We take a trip down the Delaware in September every year.  All are welcome to join us.  

[Haskell_Hunter]

We take a trip down the Delaware in September every year.  All are welcome to join us.  

 

I'm bringing my own kayak and a skirt this year.

[82ndAbnRVN]

Wow .. lots of great info from a lot of great guys!

 

I looked at the LL Bean Advanced Angler Pescador 12 a couple of weeks ago. They had a 20% off sale and another 15% off if you used their card. That would have been about a $600 delivered. But, by the time I got the card, the sale was over.

 

I'd been looking at the Coosa for a couple of years now - partially for fishing, partially for the outdoors, and partially for the exercise. I have heart failure from Agent Orange exposure and I really need some conditioning. I think that laid-back kayaking might help me with that.

 

Anyways, the Coosa (http://www.paddlerscove.com/jackson-coosa-yakattack-edition/) retails for $1,450 plus tax, plus shipping ... @ $1,800 delivered. Found a like-new one on Craigslist for $700 (negotiated price). I's absolutely perfect!

 

I went to West Marine yesterday and picked up a M-16 waist PFD (https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--ultra-slim-manual-inflatable-life-jacket-belt-pack-blue--15911308?recordNum=6). I will have it on at all times. 

 

No luck in selecting a paddle yet. Length (240-250cm) and lightweight I get -  I don't understand bent shafts and angles.

Edited June 29, 2017 by 82ndAbnRVN

[Kayak Ken]

This angler ace is a two piece which is able to be feathered. It angles the paddle 30 degrees. Some people find that more comfortable when moving your shoulders up and down in motion. I leave mine In the normal parallel position. In the first picture you can see the push pin has 3 settings.

 

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[vdep217]

I'm in toms river if u want I'll take u out.. rusty you should join us for our winter trip from branch berg to Lambertville.

[82ndAbnRVN]

You guys have me so enthused! Do we need a kayak forun? I'm all in for trios, fishing, camoing, etc.

[Rusty]

I'm in toms river if u want I'll take u out.. rusty you should join us for our winter trip from branch berg to Lambertville.

 

 

[Bone collector 85]

Heading down the delaware next week end doing a 15 mile paddle camping along river too kayaking is one of my favorite things to do

[Rusty]

Heading down the delaware next week end doing a 15 mile paddle camping along river too kayaking is one of my favorite things to do

 

Very nice.  Share some pictures with us.  

[Bone collector 85]

Will do rusty

[Lemmy]

You guys have me so enthused! Do we need a kayak forun? I'm all in for trios, fishing, camoing, etc.

 

 

Yes, a kayak forum would be helpful..I, myself am still debating on installing a dedicated vs portable fish finder and would appreciate guidance. I'm surrounded by the Pacific Ocean & yackin' is pretty popular here..

[82ndAbnRVN]

I reached out to BowHunterNJ - he will be adding a kayak fishing forum for us shortly. Yay!

Edited July 1, 2017 by 82ndAbnRVN

[Kayak Ken]

I reached out to BowHunterNJ - he will be adding a kayak fishing forum for us shortly. Yay!

Nice

 

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[Pathman]

 

My son and I and two of his buddies float fished the Bouquet River down to the mouth of Lake Champlain a few weeks ago. Great trip, smallie action was incredible!

 

Got into kayak fishing a few years ago, great way to fish and spend time on the water. You can access many areas that are not accessible to boats.