Help with Kayak Choice.

[slidellkid]

I would like to try Kayak fishing. Think it would be fun and much less expensive than trailering a boat.

Here is my issue: I know my five year old son will want to go with me. Are the double kayaks a lot of trouble. Are they too cumbersome? Anyone have a recommendation on a brand?

Thanks,

Dan

[Yakfishr]

I see some tandem kayaks that are rigged for single anglers on the web on occasion. I have personally seen a Father and his son fishing from a yak on the Florida coast. I think they had a Malibu Tandem. If your son is young, malibu also has the gator hatch on some of their kayaks. The gator hatch has a molded in seat for small kids to sit on the forward hatch lid. I think tandems give up some rear well storage but have seen some nice ones from Wilderness Systems, Ocean kayak, and Malibu. RTM has a nice tandem also I think.

[Redwolf]

The OK Malibu 2 seems to be really popular with the sharkers fishing the surf for running baits and BTB solo, but has the added advantage of being a tandem. Unless he is a really big 5 year old, most yaks can handle him sitting in the rear deck or front hatch area, of course, this will only be a viable option for a short time as we all know how fast kids grow.

[marshdaddy]

The tandems that Native makes have removable seats. I have the Magic in the tandem. When my grandson fishes with me, 2 seats. I remove his seat when I fish alone.

[jpoucher]

I have the Native Ultimate tandem. It works great for me and the kids. I dont even put in the front seat when fishing with my 5 year old. He fits up front and leans on the bar. It is not a sit on top like most others. But the sides of the kayak might be a good thing for kids. It gives them a sense on security. It does have its downfalls though with not having scupper holes. The magics are great too. A buddy I work with bought a perception tribe 13.5 that can be set up as tandem for around 600-700 dollars. Backpacker carries those and might bring them to Family Day. You should bring your son and check them out. It will be August 6th.

[Branch_Office]

Plus one on what Jayson said...come to Family Day on August 6 and a lot of your questions could be answered and you can try a few yaks..

[Joker]

Here is my Tarpon 140 and one of my twin girls fit back there perfectly.
http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h462/sheltonlouvierr/0b82ae76.jpg

My family and I will be at family fun day with all of our yaks if you would like a test paddle

[Biggie]

I will be there with my "new" yak. I'm just now getting into it too Slidellkid. These guys are very helpful. I personally know jayson. Been knowing him since at least high school. Although I don't know if that's a good thing. Lmao. Nah but if you have any questions just post on here and someone will help you out. Trust me.

[slidellkid]

Where is family day, in Baton Rouge or Lafayette?

[tugowar]

Where is family day?

Click it ---> BCKFC 2nd Annual Family Day (http://www.bckfc.org/showthread.php?5229-2nd-Annual-Family-Day) :welcome:

[Branch_Office]

Actually, it will be in between Baton Rouge and New Orleans at the St. James Boat Club. See the link provided above by tugowar! There is a covered pavilion, water, electricity, a launch for the yaks and plenty of fun on the water! Fun will be had by all!!!!