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Eric · Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 498

Whats a noob to do with all of this great (and poor) tackle out there?

Due to my persistant working, i have worked up $300 and im putting this all on the table for a seat, rod holders, and paddle. Could you guys throw out some good reccomendations? I know as a fisherman that looks can be decieving....

Thanks dudes!
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Sunburn · Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 3020 Location: Ontario,CA

Go cheap, used if you can.

sarcastic · Joined: 28 Apr 2006 Posts: 62 Location: carlsbad

second that

Miss Jo · Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 3

Hello people,

I am finally the proud owner of an ocean Kayak and need to find a seat, ive had some stores tell me i need a seat that you sit on as well as the back support. Is this necessary? I thought just the back support would do it? I am often out for quite a long time.

Any advice??

kayaksportfishing · Site Admin Joined: 10 Sep 2003 Posts: 218 Location: USA

The kayak has a seatwell (molded depression) where a kayak seat goes. Kayak seats should have backrests. Some are tall or high back, some are mid to low back. I've been quite happy with the tall or high back seats. Great support and comfort depending on which seat you purchase. Just as there are a number of kayak models and manufacturers, so too are there a number of seats. I have experience with a number of seat manufacturers and models. This may seem bias coming from me but I still consider my opinions to based upon objective field testing and regular use; from my experience, Surf to Summit are the best available. They aren't the cheapeast but I believe them to be the best in regards to quality, ingenuity and customer service. They offer a lifetime warranty and are made in the USA.
http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/shopping/store_seats.htm. There are several models to choose from ranging in price from $60-$175. The most comfortable series is their GTS line of molded foam seats. I've tried a variety of seats which don't use molded foam. Without the molded foam I've always felt I was missing something in the comfort and support department.

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Miss Jo · Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 3

Brilliant, thanks, ill check them out.

polygman · Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 211 Location: Thousand Oaks

I would recommend a seat and a paddle Laughing

Definetly buy used if you can, I regret that I didnt do it more. And you really dont need to spend to much right away, I bought a seat thats on the cheap side (70 bucks) and still use it, you can throw a pad under your butt and it will be fine.

Paddle, just choose based on the distance you plan on paddling, near shore kelp...just get any paddle. Long distance, offshore, pelagics...light touring paddle $$$. I chose one in between (used for $100)

As far as rod holders, I found that getting ONE good and well placed one is the most important. When you troll or drift, you will mainly focus on one rod. I currenty have 2 flush mounts and a Scotty and I only use my rear mounted flush's for temporarly storage of rods while on the water.

polygman · Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 211 Location: Thousand Oaks

By the way..what yak did you end up getting?

Miss Jo · Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 3

Its a seabreeze from Anaconda, nobody seems to have heard of them so im thinking it must be Anaconda's brand. It was around the $500 mark, so far so good with it.

Sunburn · Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 3020 Location: Ontario,CA

WannaSot · Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Posts: 220

Sunburn, they will cause problems if your PFD is not designed as a YAK/paddle type PFD.

Of course this can also happen with a low back seat depending on the PFD.

Mine has a mesh type lower back with smaller upper pad as a type III PFD, also doubles as a fishing vest, yet has high flotation.

Sunburn · Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 3020 Location: Ontario,CA

LV2FSH1 · Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Waunakee, Wi

I'm a little late getting into this discussion but just joined this great Kayaking forum and have to say a few things about rod holders.
Most rod holder in my opinion are for storage only. They stay in one fixed position and if trolling it's difficult to get the rod out of the holder with a heavy fish on. If you look at one of the pictures I have posted of my Quest, you will see I have a Scottie up front and a RAM rod holder closer to me. The Scottie is just there for my extra rod. This RAM type is the best for trolling and for putting the rod exactly where you want it. It has a great cradle and the mount has two ball type joints for moving it where you want. You can take your rod out of the cradle in one easy movement but what's on the end of your line can't.(sometimes a rock or submerged tree!)
I do not want to be an add for Cabela's but they have them pictured well and there are many mounts to choose from. GPS mounts as well.
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