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What kind of kayak should I buy? This is a loaded question and you won't find your answer on the message boards.
Bottomline is it's a personal preference decision and you need to go out and get acquainted with some kayaks.So many factors to consider, such as your budget, where you will be fishing and how you will be fishing.Are you fishing surf/rough conditions, marsh, small lakes, all of the above?Will you flyfish?Is standing a "must".Are you paddling long distances or short?Will you take long distance paddle-only trips?Are you a flyfisherman?Are you light or heavy build?Do you only riveror float fish?All of these factors play into the right kayak for you. The best thing you can do is get in kayaks and go paddling and/or fishing before your first purchase.

Do I want Sit Inside or Sit On top? Right now your basic yaks are Sit-on-top (SOT) or Sit-Inside (SINK).I'm going toleave out SINK for this discussion as I am uneducated on this topic
1)SOT- Are usually self bailing by theirlittle holes through the hullthat allow water to pass through."Why?" you ask.And "won't I getwet?" We'll you're going to get wet in a kayak.The holes, orscuppers, allow water to flow in and out of the yak.You want this inthe event water comes in, it can easily drain. They sell scupper plugstoo if you choose to close them.
2) Hybrid-This is a cross betweena canoe and a kayak.These have tunnel hulls which make them VERYstable.If you like to stand and/or flyfish, this could be your boat. These have no scuppers so you have to remove water yourself, which iswhere a car sponge or hand pump comes in handy.
3) Peddle Kayaks- The foot powered boats out there are excellent choices.You can cover alot of water to get to working birds.Depends on your leg strenth vsupper body.Most who own them will tell you they go much further withmuch less effort.Drifting is much more efficient as you free up yourarms to fish.
4) SINK- Sorry, can't really discuss this kayak intelligently other than we have member who fish out of them and like them.

What is a good size kayak to purchase?10-14' inlength are the most common sizes you will see.Your slowest boat willbe the shortest boat therefore the 10' will paddle slower than the 14'. Generally longer=faster and heavier.The shorter the boat the easierit is to maneuver and turn around.So a 10' would be ideal for riverfloating or heavily wooded spaces because it's easier to handle and makeadjustments.The 10' is also ideal for a childs first yak.Forfishing all areas such as lakes, bays and marshes, your best bet isproving to be a 12 or 14'.Most folks go with the 12' as they handlewell, gets you going where you need to go fast enough and offersufficient storage. Most 14's will give much more storage and speed andthey are ideal for larger, heavier individuals.All of them transporteasily on vehicles with the 14' being harder to lift.The 10 and 12'are going to be lighter and easier to handle by yourself.Inflatablesand collapsible kayaks generally aren't recommended for fishing in thisarea with shallow oyster beds and other jagged things to get caught on.

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