Kettle Cove Manchester

[MrHunters]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

MrHunters, we'll talk this spring. What Steelhead said, kayak will be killah!! Get to know anybody in the neighborhood for the lay of the land for access. Even knocking on doors BEFORE the season to show you're a commited sportsman and offering a meal off first keeper has been known to work. Visit the police station for their take as well. Sugar and honey, dude, and reap what you sow.

good advice... and we were already talking about getting kayaks since we are so close to the beach.

Do you guys suggest a salt water kayak? I know that sounds dumb but the only time ive ever been out kayaking was in fresh water kayak in salt water... it was a blast.

You guys are getting me all excited.... l

[steelhead]

There's a very active group of guys who kayak on the North Shore. They're split 50/50 in both sit in vs sit on top yaks. I used a 12' sit in this summer and fall and will upgrade to a 14' sit on top this spring.
I think it will give me more flexibility in the estuaries and will make it easier to launch and land in the surf. The trade is that I may get a bit wetter launching in the surf and you store your equipment differently. The best bet is to try out a few models as demo's or see if you can find someone who will let you give their yak a paddle. Here's great link to a local yak site. I've met and fished with a bunch of these guys. Very friendly and very helpful.

http://www.newenglandkayakfishing.com/

It has some great articles on selecting and fitting out your yak.