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I own two pelican kayaks and I think they are great for the price. I think they cost around $350 and come with a paddle. I dont think they make any kayak to fit a 48 qt ice chest. I bought two of the insulated buckets with the bubblers to use as live wells and they work great. I can keep 80 shrimp in them live basically all day. Most people like myself just use a stringer to keep your catch. However, if you plan on going far and catching a bunch of fish pulling that stringer through the water can be like pulling a full bucket.

Definately my choice for the price you want to spend.

Fish Taxi
I emailed him my cell number. I'm traveling and do not have computer access. Too much to type info on phone. Will give full answer when i return.
PS: he never called.

One thing I suggest and for the REST of you guys doing the Kayak thing. Even if it aint a LAW yet it should be. You should be REQUIRED to have a Floresent flag on your Kayak to be seen in the marsh or canals. In the past month I almost ran over two kayaks one coming around a bend in a canal and the other in the marsh and I know I don't wanna hurt any one and must really look bad when a 24ft bay boat runs up on you in a lil 12ft kayak. So think SAFETY when you get one.

ripp right...I picture a slow,low Yak is like runn'n a golf cart on the Interstate or useing a 'Smart' car at Indy 500...think,think,think the fiber whip w/flag and bracket is less than $10 and it could save 'ya butt from being run-over ??? cheers

You should really demo some kayaks first before buying, I suggest going to an outfitters demo day or rent some different ones first. Find the one that fits your needs and comfort. To many people just go out and buy one and think they don't like it after a few times because they don't have the correct one for there needs and comfort.

...a good example in Neck's pic is his florescent cork that's level w/the shoreline...and it would stand out even better at six feet high if he was back of the point on the left side of pic !!!...cheer

Hey Admiral, I thought the same exact thing about his toes!!

Cork...if he has anything else 'dat looks like 'dat he's sure would be short on equipment too ???...cheers

Ain't touchin' that with a 'ten foot pole'!!

As noted above, the best advice is to try it before you buy it!

The 'yaks you mentioned, Pelican and Ascend are generally considered starter 'yaks. We have seen over the years that anyone serious about 'yak fishing will usually upgrade after a short while. That doesn't mean you can't be perfectly happy fishing one of these and budget is certainly a legitimate factor. Just take into account that the higher end 'yaks are generally preferred.

Check out the classifieds as you can often find a gently used used higher-end kayak for the same price as a new starter model.

The more specialized fishing 'yaks generally offer better stability and tracking. They have a better, more fishing-friendly layout and offer more opportunity to accessorize and make your fishing more comfortable and productive.

I don't think either of the boats you mentioned can fit a 48 qt ice chest. However, there are other brands and models that have big enough tank wells to handle a large ice chest (My Hobie Outback easily fits a 54 qt igloo) You can always use a smaller cheas and other fish-keeping options are soft coolers/bags, stringers, etc.

Here's a link to a couple previous articles that give some additional information. If you have any specific questions, please e-mail me at: cholmes@att.net

http://www.louisianasportsman.com/details.php?id=4076

http://louisianasportsman.com/details.php?id=3722

http://louisianasportsman.com/details.php?id=4171

...Cork,I was trying to walk'ya into that one !!!...but you were too shrewd...cheers

No Admiral, I wouldn't fall for that.. Just look at his big grin; looks like 'Smilin Bob' from the TV ads!!!