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Kayaking After the frequent attempts at Bribery, beatings, and simply getting towed at Sunrise - S-B opens the Kayak Forums
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10-18-2008, 10:34 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Kayak Question
If I want to get a kayak for fishing that I can also bring my 8 year old son with me, what is the best way to go?
Thanks!
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10-18-2008, 01:02 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Worcester MA
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My advice is get two kayaks your son will have more fun. My grandson currently 7 has been paddling for two years now start on lakes and ponds and bring a tow rope in case he gets tired.
Last edited by ElSluggo; 10-18-2008 at 01:04 PM..
Reason: added grandson's age
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10-18-2008, 01:13 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
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One of the manufacturers sells a front hatch seat for a child. I don't believe it will be very safe for casting though. You could get a two person and just add rod holders. Ram/Scotty type. I found what I was looking for. The Malibu line sells this so your kids can come along. They seam to get good reviews as far as fishing kayaks go.
http://www.malibukayaks.com/gatorhatch.asp
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10-18-2008, 10:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tynan19
One of the manufacturers sells a front hatch seat for a child. I don't believe it will be very safe for casting though. You could get a two person and just add rod holders. Ram/Scotty type. I found what I was looking for. The Malibu line sells this so your kids can come along. They seam to get good reviews as far as fishing kayaks go.
http://www.malibukayaks.com/gatorhatch.asp
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Thanks for that info. The seat in the link has 2 built in rod holders and looks pretty good for a child. I've been shopping around for 2 yaks (a single and a tandem sit on top) so I could fish by myself, with my son (3 1/2 y.o.), or go out with my wife and son. I'll have to check out the Malibu tandem with that jump seat.
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10-19-2008, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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grow it John
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10-19-2008, 08:10 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
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I would think a tandem would be the way to go, but that front hatch seat is a great idea, and if he really likes it, you could always get him one when he' s old enough to paddle it himself.
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10-21-2008, 10:45 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
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That jump seat does look interesting and may be a good way to start out. I also see needing to wear a protective armored suit so I don't get a Point Jude tin in the eye
I'm thinking for next year but I wanted to plant the seed in my mind as far as options go - thanks!
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
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10-21-2008, 12:17 PM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
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well he will be 9 then, if he is anything like my son he could handle a yak on his own...If you are gonna drop $ on a yak for you, I would get what you want for you.. pick him up a 12' used for short money..that's just me
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10-21-2008, 01:06 PM
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Lubina Estriada!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Boston, MA
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Tandems are great because it can get the kids into paddling and towards independency. Tandems can be paddled solo. You can paddle together to get from A to B spot and resume fishing. You can also have the rod in your sons hands while you paddle into a potential hot spot or blitz. And hopefully he will learn the paddle skills quickly and he can paddle you into the action. I think the best opportunity to groom a youngster into the sport of kayak fishing is by the use of the tandem.
One suggestion for a tandem would be Ocean Kayak's Malibu II. A Stable and reliable fishing platform with built in scupper drains. The Malibu is not a speedster, it's built with stability in mind for two paddlers. If you do choose a tandem kayak I would definitely purchase one with a rudder. It would make paddling and fishing smoother.
P.S. John- Think of this. If you have a member here on the Poo Poo list here he can be your official paddling slave. lol
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Kayak Fishing Baby! Fish Reel Hard!
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10-22-2008, 06:24 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ridler72
Tandems are great because it can get the kids into paddling and towards independency. Tandems can be paddled solo. You can paddle together to get from A to B spot and resume fishing. You can also have the rod in your sons hands while you paddle into a potential hot spot or blitz. And hopefully he will learn the paddle skills quickly and he can paddle you into the action. I think the best opportunity to groom a youngster into the sport of kayak fishing is by the use of the tandem.
One suggestion for a tandem would be Ocean Kayak's Malibu II. A Stable and reliable fishing platform with built in scupper drains. The Malibu is not a speedster, it's built with stability in mind for two paddlers. If you do choose a tandem kayak I would definitely purchase one with a rudder. It would make paddling and fishing smoother.
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Good ideas
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P.S. John- Think of this. If you have a member here on the Poo Poo list here he can be your official paddling slave. lol
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What are you doing tomorrow?
(hehehehe j/k)
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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10-23-2008, 05:15 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
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yeah, who needs a hobie when you could have a paddling slave?
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10-30-2008, 02:47 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Newburyport
Posts: 18
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I second the OK Malibu 2 Tandem for little ones. I have a Tarpon 140 I use for fishing, but lately I've had more fun going out with my son (5yo) in the Malibu 2XL. He holds the rod while I'm paddling ("hold on tight", I always say), and LOVES it. He's learning to paddle as well - a new member of the fleet in training.
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10-30-2008, 04:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: CT/RI
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John – if you want to give it a try we have a tandem WS T140. It’s not setup for fishing but you’re welcome to take it out on the pond with your son for a day to see how you like it before buying something.
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