07-13-2016, 05:18 AM
You might think about an inflatable sit-on kayak. I have one that I love. I just got into lake fishing last year and tired of standing on the shore. This year I looked at getting out on the water. I realized right away I needed to determine that I wanted to be able to do on the water (drift, paddle, anchor, troll) and if I to always do it alone or with someone else.
I determined that I:
- Wanted to have the option to be able to fish with my son's or grandsons.
- Wanted to have the option to troll.
- I didn't want to have to trailer or mount the boat on top of my vehicle.
- I wanted to be able to haul my boat in virtually any vehicle.
- I didn't want to spend a tremendous amount.
- I wanted comfort and flexibility to customize.
This lead me to a high quality, low cost, 2 person, sit-on-top inflatable. I bought the kayak and then customized it to meet my requirements. My inflatable supports 700 lbs so I was able to check everything off on my list. I have used it about 10 times now and it functions flawlessly. I have a Suburban that I generally throw the kayak and the accessories into and head out. It takes less than 20 minutes to inflate and install the accessories I am using that day and I can take it any where. We have taken it in the trunk of a sedan as well. By accessories I am talking about up to 8 rod holders, fish finder, anchor, stabilizer pontoons, boat seats and even a Minn Kota trolling motor. Storing it at home takes very little space. The Kayak by itself weights 35 lbs.
I would advise to figure out what you want to be able to do on the water, how much you want to spend and find what fits those needs, but I would not overlook the inflatable option.
I have attached a couple photos of two of the configurations I commonly use. One without a motor and the other with.
Hope this helps and doesn't muddy the water for you. It took me months to figure it out.
I determined that I:
- Wanted to have the option to be able to fish with my son's or grandsons.
- Wanted to have the option to troll.
- I didn't want to have to trailer or mount the boat on top of my vehicle.
- I wanted to be able to haul my boat in virtually any vehicle.
- I didn't want to spend a tremendous amount.
- I wanted comfort and flexibility to customize.
This lead me to a high quality, low cost, 2 person, sit-on-top inflatable. I bought the kayak and then customized it to meet my requirements. My inflatable supports 700 lbs so I was able to check everything off on my list. I have used it about 10 times now and it functions flawlessly. I have a Suburban that I generally throw the kayak and the accessories into and head out. It takes less than 20 minutes to inflate and install the accessories I am using that day and I can take it any where. We have taken it in the trunk of a sedan as well. By accessories I am talking about up to 8 rod holders, fish finder, anchor, stabilizer pontoons, boat seats and even a Minn Kota trolling motor. Storing it at home takes very little space. The Kayak by itself weights 35 lbs.
I would advise to figure out what you want to be able to do on the water, how much you want to spend and find what fits those needs, but I would not overlook the inflatable option.
I have attached a couple photos of two of the configurations I commonly use. One without a motor and the other with.
Hope this helps and doesn't muddy the water for you. It took me months to figure it out.