Being partial to the fly fishing game, I'd like a 'yak that I can stand up in to sight fish, cast to them, and obviously get some leverage during the fight...which is a little bit of a tall order. Most of the fishing kayak sites that I see feature dudes that are sitting down, using spinning or baitcast rods and stuff like that. I definitely want to fly fish. Plus, I don't really plan on taking it out in the ocean, more so in lakes, rivers, and intercoastal waters.
There are only a few other needs that I have outside of the fly fish/stand up thing - the two most important being size and weight. I'd prefer it not weigh a billion pounds, and not be ridiculously long. Basically, I'd like it to be something I can feel comfortable transporting myself, without too much struggle to get on or off the top of my SUV.
After a little research, these models really stand out.
Or instead of going kayak, there are also pretty interesting hybrid stand up paddleboards geared toward fishing. These are slightly less attractive to me, but still worth a peek. Two I liked were the Badfish Badfisher and the Diablo Chupacabra...
Here are the specs on all of them, at least from a length & weight standpoint...and of course price (w/o additional options, because that can get crazy)...
So "survey says"...I don't know.
Each seem to have a lot going for them. Every time I think Coosa, I waiver, and say NuCanoe...but then I look awestruck at the Freedom Hawk's detachable outriggers...right before my mind wanders to fun of the Diablo. Maybe the only one that's "out" is the Badfisher, due to price...again, I don't know...
So do any of you own any of these fishing vehicles?
Here are the specs on all of them, at least from a length & weight standpoint...and of course price (w/o additional options, because that can get crazy)...
So "survey says"...I don't know.
Each seem to have a lot going for them. Every time I think Coosa, I waiver, and say NuCanoe...but then I look awestruck at the Freedom Hawk's detachable outriggers...right before my mind wanders to fun of the Diablo. Maybe the only one that's "out" is the Badfisher, due to price...again, I don't know...
So do any of you own any of these fishing vehicles?
What about comments / recommendations?
I'd welcome any & all below...