Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge - View Single Post - New to So Cal, Newb Yak Fisherman looking for 1st SlayRide

Freespool · 05-21-2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. It really is appreciated. I'm sure you get new guys all the time asking "what kind of kayak should I get" so sorry to be one of those. I guess maybe I should head over to OEX this weekend and try paddling a few around.

I'm not that big of a dude, more average I guess (6'1", 175-180 lbs.). From doing some reading, ideally I think I might want a WS Tarpon 140 but brand new they're a bit pricey. Because I'm new to the sport and on a budget, I feel like I should try to get a decent deal on something used. I plan to do quite a bit of fishing so I don't want something on it's last legs. I just want something fairly user friendly.

05-21-2009, 04:08 PM	#6
Freespool Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La Jolla Posts: 42	Thanks for all the info guys. It really is appreciated. I'm sure you get new guys all the time asking "what kind of kayak should I get" so sorry to be one of those. I guess maybe I should head over to OEX this weekend and try paddling a few around. I'm not that big of a dude, more average I guess (6'1", 175-180 lbs.). From doing some reading, ideally I think I might want a WS Tarpon 140 but brand new they're a bit pricey. Because I'm new to the sport and on a budget, I feel like I should try to get a decent deal on something used. I plan to do quite a bit of fishing so I don't want something on it's last legs. I just want something fairly user friendly.