Need help on purchasing a Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Burn'n'Line · 03-06-2008, 10:08 AM

I am new to kayak fishing and am looking for a kayak to fish the islands and coast. Can anyone help me with ideas for the right kayak. I have been out before on a friends Ocean Kayak but wanted to know what was the best without breaking the bank and giving me the ability to add to the kayak.

steamroll · 03-06-2008, 10:55 AM

Where do you live?

Burn'n'Line · 03-06-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by steamroll

Where do you live?

I live in Los Angeles and usually fish out of Long Beach or Redondo Beach

steamroll · 03-06-2008, 11:47 AM

1st - I would head over to the Fred Hall fishing tackle show at the Long Beach convention center. Make your way to the OEX Kayak booth. They'll have Malibu and Ocean Kayaks at the best prices of the year.

2nd - Head over to OEX Sunset Beach and talk to Andy 'iceman'. He has a huge selection of new and used fishing kayaks.

Habu · 03-06-2008, 02:32 PM

I highly recommend to rent several different types and find out whats right for you. Most places will give you rental credit towards the purchase of a new kayak. I've given this advice to 20-25 friends and only one didn't purchase the first kayak he saw.lol Nothing against malibu i own one too.

03-06-2008, 10:08 AM	#1
Burn'n'Line Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 2	Need help on purchasing a Kayak I am new to kayak fishing and am looking for a kayak to fish the islands and coast. Can anyone help me with ideas for the right kayak. I have been out before on a friends Ocean Kayak but wanted to know what was the best without breaking the bank and giving me the ability to add to the kayak.

03-06-2008, 10:55 AM	#2
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Where do you live? __________________

03-06-2008, 11:47 AM	#4
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	1st - I would head over to the Fred Hall fishing tackle show at the Long Beach convention center. Make your way to the OEX Kayak booth. They'll have Malibu and Ocean Kayaks at the best prices of the year. 2nd - Head over to OEX Sunset Beach and talk to Andy 'iceman'. He has a huge selection of new and used fishing kayaks. __________________

03-06-2008, 02:32 PM	#5
Habu Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cerritos Posts: 31	I highly recommend to rent several different types and find out whats right for you. Most places will give you rental credit towards the purchase of a new kayak. I've given this advice to 20-25 friends and only one didn't purchase the first kayak he saw.lol Nothing against malibu i own one too.