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[jwilliamson]

Hi All,
I am thinking about getting a fishing kayak for lakes around Vancouver.
I have used a pontoon boat before and although fun, I would like something a bit quicker and less setup.
Any suggestions on something basic but will get me going?
Thanks
JOE

[TheFishingLad]

If you're poor like me, wait for a sale at Canadian Tire, buy a cheap non fishing kayak, then kit it out with rod holders and paddle holders. Or buy used.

[Voyager]

I have a couple of Hobie Kayaks a Revolution 11 and a Sport, I highly recommend them but they are expensive especially with our low dollar. I use mine for lakes and salt water.

[Easywater]

I bought a small, hard shell, sit-in kayak from CanTire at the end of last summer.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/pelican-pursuit-80x-sit-in-kayak-8-ft-0798256p.html#.VQdPUTEg8v4

The kayak is 8 ft long and has a weight limit around 200lbs.
I am around 200 lbs and I found the boat very unstable - moved side to side a lot.

A couple of months later, I got a great deal on an Aquaglide inflatable kayak.
http://www.aquaglidekayak.com/

The one I got is the "Dechutes 2" - took it 3 or 4KM off-shore in the ocean in Mexico and it felt very stable.

Aquaglide also makes a special "fishing kayak".
http://www.airkayaks.com/aquaglide-blackfoot-hb-inflatable-fishing-kayak-for-1-2-paddlers/
It has Scotty mounts and the hull is puncture-proof.

[penn]

http://www.westerncanoekayak.com/product-category/boats-and-boards/fishing-kayaks/perception-fishing-kayaks/
Have you checked here in Abbotsford ? They got a bunch more too .

[island boy]

check out costco in the coming months.

[jwilliamson]

Thanks everyone for the replies!!!
I might check out Canadian Tire's offering...but will keep my options open

[scouterjames]

Check Sun Dolphin kayaks out in the US - fully outfitted from Walmart, the 10' is $299 (US of course) and the 12' is $449 - those are the sit on... the sit in are a tad more....  I've never used one, but read a lot on them and for the price, sounds like they are not too shabby.

http://www.walmart.com/search/?query=sun%20dolphin%20kayak

[ByteMe]

I just bought a CT Sonic 80X sit on top, also checked the Riot Escape 9 for $100 more. A dealer in Surrey is selling the Escape 9 for $399 boat show price, a pretty good deal

[scouterjames]

you could try posting on a kayak forum as well, like WCP....

http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewforum.php?f=6&sid=9ef35791e4f9d629f7d12a0fd17e2dc4

[Easywater]

Skyview Outdoors near the Scott Rd skytrain: http://skyview.myshopify.com/pages/watersports

Minn Kota outboards too.

[doja]

Sit on's are far more comfortable and usable.... I have both and would only look at sit on's with a sit in as a last resort... especially if buying new Or spendin a bunch of cash!  Also a rudder or keel really helps too. My cheap sit in needs one if trolling as it turns when I stop padding... or wind, lol

[Baysel]

I recommend doing some research before buying the Canadian Tire or Costco Kayaks. Pelican kayaks don't have adequate flotation should you ever capsize them. Seats are also a very important part of a kayak, big difference in comfort and stability between different kayaks.

I work at Western Canoe Kayak in Abbotsford and we have demo days where you can come and try out fishing kayaks. We have over 20 fishing specific models in stock. Our staff actually fish and want to talk fishing kayaks. Tell us where you fish and what you fish for and we will help you choose the right kayak.

We have pedal powered kayaks so you're hands free, we have kayaks to stand in if you fly cast, kayaks with Minkota electric trolling motors, inflatable kayaks, thermal formed light weight fishing kayaks, get the idea?

Call the store and ask for Ryan, 1-866-644-8111 or email me with specific questions: ryan (at) westerncanoekayak.com

Maybe we should arrange a special Fishingwthrod.com demo day?

[Baysel]

http://www.westerncanoekayak.com/product-category/boats-and-boards/fishing-kayaks/

[curt j]

I am a avid kayak angler, you'll love it. Lots of good info on Canadian Kayak Anglers

http://canadiankayakanglers.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7584