Best fishing kayaks according to redditors

https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Dolphin-Aruba-Kayak-10-Feet/dp/B00H35ZSSY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497935014&sr=8-2&keywords=cayak

Perception Kayak Sound Sit Inside for Recreation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ6X80T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Slz3BbFRV971A

Goose is ~50lbs and can sit, stand, and lay down comfortably in the back. I’ve had her in front in my lap before also, but it’s not as comfortable for either of us. I’ve also had her on back with another dog in my lap.

It’s quite comfortable for both of us. Goose snoozes sometimes with her little tail dragging in the water. And the seat for me is pretty decent. Good padding and back support.

ADVANCED ELEMENTS PackLite Inflatable Kayak, Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G9RVKW0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TfC0CbH5723VP

$275

Here is a really different perspective. A few years ago i bought this little inflatable model for about $70 from a big box store. I replaced the paddle with something better from a local sporting goods store. It performs much better than you would think. I am smaller than you at about 6' 220lbs. But it holds me with room to spare, so I think it would fit you well. It works great on small lakes and lazy rivers, and when I'm done it folds down to backpack size, and I can just throw it in my trunk. It wont get you on the big water or handle the over night trips. But will get you started for very little investment in money or space while you shop for your ultimate rig.

Best Choice Products Kayak with Paddle - Red, 6ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAYU5SU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tM6oDb5MSPDV4


It's actually super stable. It's the only kayak I found in the 6' range with rigging already installed. It also has a wheel in the tail which is super handy. The boy absolutely loves it and it should fit him for the next 5 years at least.

I love my Sevylor Pointer - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003659PUW http://imgur.com/kSoOSRL - but I'm a solidly recreational, paddle around a lake/read a book kayaker. It tracks meh and doesn't keep up with "real" kayaks for crap, but it could also be my poor paddling skills. I could probably improve the tracking with a bit of fiddling how things are situated but it doesn't bother me enough to bother.

I got it for the portability and storage - at the time I lived in an apartment with no garage. I still love it for those reasons but I don't know that I'd want to go 20 miles in it, to be honest. Although the seat is way more comfortable than any hard shell - it's literally an air cushion.

I'm worried about leaks way more than I should be so I carry a patch kit. My buddy takes his Corgi out in his no problem. The things are tough though, I've gone out over oyster beds and not a scratch.

If you're ever in the Central Florida area, you can take mine out for a test drive any time you like.

Can’t say much about rivers, but for lakes Lifetime is a great, affordable brand.

They’re not inflatable, but inflatable kayaks in general are a bit of a hassle.

I've got this thing: https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Colorado-2-Person-Fishing-Kayak/dp/B00J0S0JGS

and it's awesome! I've got a trolling motor for it too.

Based on the needs you've described, it's probably an okay purchase.

Bear in mind that its maximum weight rating is 350 pounds. Don't plan to bring much with you when you're paddling.

This one is a pretty popular option, too, and might give you a bit more versatility / lifespan.

Also I saw these two kayaks. [Kayak A] (https://www.amazon.com/Challenger-1-Person-Inflatable-Aluminum-Output/dp/B00177J4JS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1491251606&sr=8-5&keywords=Kayak) [Kayak B] (https://www.amazon.com/Sevylor-Quikpak-K1-1-Person-Kayak/dp/B00EVII3BK/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1491251606&sr=8-15&keywords=Kayak). Tell me what you think of them.

How about an Inflatable kayak my friend has one it's pretty cool.

Most of my experience is with sit-on-tops and inflatables. I'm "between kayaks" atm, but I'm getting this Sevylor next month. I think I can make a base for the sail mast and strap it to the front seat buckles. That said, I want to keep the sail design as simple as possible.

Thank you!
It is the Sevylor Coleman Colorado 2-Person Fishing Kayak.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0S0JGS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Sevylor Quikpak ;)

http://www.amazon.com/Sevylor-QuikPak-K5-Inflatable-Kayak/dp/B004E4ERUM

I've thought about something like this many times for fishing remote locations.

Consider an Old Town Vapor XT. My wife and I have these, as do several other friends and family members; we all love them. It's a sturdy, stable kayak that's well suited for a casual paddler on ponds and lakes.

Any of the contoured grey foam block kits and a good set of car straps will do. Make sure that the foam block is a few inches thick and and has a nice grip-strip on the bottom. I paid ~$50 for my kit from the local outdoor shop and it has held up fine for over two years, and I have no problem with it on my car. I drive a 2007 Civic 2-door, so the curve of the roof is probably about the same as your Acura. I am pretty sure this is the one I have: http://www.amazon.com/Sherpak-Quick-Universal-Kayak-Kit/dp/B001RAFVI8/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1334028667&sr=8-7

About to pull the trigger on this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J0S0JGS

Those look pretty slick, but if I'm going the inflatable route, I'm going to get this

I have this one.

It's pretty durable. Yeah, the bottom has a harder plastic, and the rest of it is coated in a tough canvas.

Generally places like REI and ACK will rent kayaks by the day. There are also a few decent angler models at the box stores.

This is the entry level kayak I always wind up recommending: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/perception-pescador-angler-12-sit-on-kayak#repChildCatid=1352017. The pescador is a mold of a classic hull (the old Wilderness Tarpon 12) and is a good, multipurpose boat.

You can go cheaper, though. Heritage is a good brand with a cheap boat: http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/heritage-angler-10-sit-on-top-fishing-kayak#repChildCatid=1036408. This is not going to be as good as their more expensive hulls or hulls from other brands, but it's a step up from Pelican.

Avoid Pelican at all costs.

You could also go cheap inflatable as a way to get started. For example: https://smile.amazon.com/Sevylor-Quikpak-K1-1-Person-Kayak/dp/B00EVII3BK?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=inflatable%20kayak&qid=1493580108&ref_=sr_1_3&s=outdoor-recreation&sr=1-3. These won't track well, and probably won't last you as long as a proper kayak (which are nigh indestructible), but they'll get you on the water.

Gonna turn this into its own post.

Shorten to : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J0S0JGS

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I used to have that bag but fish teeth and fins cut up the inside, especially the dry bag. I upgraded to this, much better bag. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GXKHJ3/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_nKklDbAQKWP5H

Sounds like you need a new retailer. I would NEVER pay for shipping when I buy it through a brick and mortar. Ridiculous.

Furthermore, in my area, the Aspire and Dagger are the same price, and I never look at Old Town (at least their PE boats) anymore because I feel they're way overpriced (do they even make their own boats)?

Lastly, half the reason I bought the Dagger (and not a more hybrid type boat like the Jackson Rogue or Wavesport Ethos) is because it didn't have the thigh braces! On flat water, rivers, and even creeks up to Class II+ you don't need them. In fact, I'd probably only consider them on a boat I was planning to roll in. Not having the braces makes it easier to have your legs up to relax. If you do need to brace, have no worries, you can simply press your thighs into the existing pads and have no stability problems.

I paid full retail for mine, $699 (although it looks like they've upped the price to $769), but you can usually find them on sale in the fall (last year's model, etc.).

EDIT: if you do pay full retail and want red you can get it shipped free if you buy from Amazon. That'll teach your reseller: http://www.amazon.com/Dagger-Kayaks-10-5-Axis-Kayak/dp/B00G20A3RC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405098533&sr=8-1&keywords=dagger+axis

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EVII3BK/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1492609943&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=inflatable+kayak&dpPl=1&dpID=51x4Zc0EEcL&ref=plSrch





https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005S6GY74/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1492609943&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=inflatable+kayak&dpPl=1&dpID=51bvFWx2xgL&ref=plSrch

I'm assuming fording isn't an option from your description, but an inflatable might not be a bad idea; this one is highly packable and includes a paddle and hand pump (and isn't a pool toy.) Also, 12V pump on the same page. You still need to be able to use it properly, of course, and decide whether your river is tame enough to allow a crossing in bad weather, at night, etc.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007FFQDCC?pc_redir=1395984224&robot_redir=1

The only thing I could find was this on Amazon


Cobra Strike Kayak (Lime) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BN1UXA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZxOXzbJVSPHTT

I bought this package from Amazon Sea Eagle 370 Pro Package with PFDs it was $370 and included two large/x-large life jackets. I haven't popped it in the water yet but plan on taking it out this Sunday to a nearby lake. I'll let you know how it goes. I did have to contact Sea Eagle customer service because it came with the low end seats. However they looked up the serial number and saw I should have had the Deluxe seats and fedexed them to me quickly. I blew it up in my apartment and it seems really durable. It was pretty easy to blow up took me like 10 minutes with the foot pump.

You can get a kayak with free prime shipping from amazon.ca

https://www.amazon.ca/Lifetime-Lotus-Kayak-Paddle-8-Feet/dp/B004EEM84O/ref=sr_1_9?s=sports&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1465411835&sr=1-9&keywords=kayak

What type of kayaking are you doing? I have an inflatable kayak you could probably use for lake, light river, fishing uses you could borrow. I would not recommend for white water. Here is the specific model.

I have a friend that literally just but an intex challenger 1. It comes with a hand pump and the whole thing is ready to rock in like 4-5 minutes.

Granted, it's not the fanciest kayak in the world, and you could for sure spring for a better one, but it does the job and fits into a convenient bag that probably only takes up one seat in his Nissan Sentra.

I've heard decent things about the Sea Eagle brand. Just something to think about.

And I have a whole camping set up that fits into a 40 L backpack, really only taking half that space.