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Would like some info on kayaks. I told myself never happen because your setting so low. Now I see they have done wonders with the seats so my interest is back somewhat. I would love to check into them as far as comfort which ones I should be looking at and maybe a propulsion system foot or small electric. Again Just looking for now with a couple back surgeries I want to look long and hard. Strictly for fishing.

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Comment by Allen Morgan on May 3, 2012 at 8:00pm: This video is a good reason why you should never take a kayak near a low-head dam.

The Arkansas River has 40 K cfs coming downstream. Pay attention to the debris caught up in the "washing machine effect" in scenes 4 and 5. This demonstrates how strong the undertow is, and why, even if you can stay afloat, you're in danger of being pummeled to death by the debris.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z8H6qqBSi4&list=UULf2uEMh9WMoga...

Comment by dink dailey on May 2, 2012 at 3:01pm: check out the diablo paddlesport series,adios12.5 and the chupabra 10.5,you can use the larry chair in them they look pretty cool.. ack.com is now selling them

Comment by Steve Crowder on May 2, 2012 at 9:54am: Lee, you will find most kayak fishers use SOT (sit-on-top) type boats. You just turn your backside to the boat and sit down, swing your feet in and ready to go. It's not like crawling into a sit-inside kayak or stepping into a canoe. My NuCanoe is easy to enter and exit at any time. Has the high back captains type seat that is comfortble on your back. I've had back problems for years, but these type of boats provide the access I want to fish from a paddle type boat. But TRY BEFORE YOU BUY. Good luck.

Comment by Lee Nagel on May 2, 2012 at 3:52am: Thanks for all the advise y'all. I've ruled out kayaks, due to physical disabilities. I've tried several different ones out at local store Trial Days at the lake and compared to me trying to get out of one, cows on ice can win gold at the winter Olympics!!! And the higher seat on a canoe is a whole lot easier on my back.

the creeks around here can have a lot of very shallow shoals so getting in and getting out alot would be important. I've been watching CraigsList for the last several weeks and I should be able to pick up something pretty serviceable.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on May 2, 2012 at 3:25am: The other boats I had considered were the ones Tim mentions, The Native Watercraft "Ultimate," and the Wilderness Systems "Commander." They are hybrids, much like canoes and much like kayaks. Not cheap, they offer a ton of versatility. If you can find either used, they would be a great deal.

Comment by JBplusThuy on May 1, 2012 at 8:58pm: There's a guy with a video on YouTube of a dual trolling motor system he built for his canoe. It uses an Arduino controller, a gear-and-chain system that looks an awful lot like a roller timing set for a V-8, and a Nintendo Wii Nunchuk for steering. The thing is *fast* and turns on a dime.

Comment by Tim Cotton on May 1, 2012 at 6:34pm: Hi Lee,

Kayak fishing isn't for everyone. But, most who try it will never go back to the hassle of fishing from a boat. Just imagine never having to deal with the broken motors, dead batteries and costly repairs.

Judging from your post you plan on using you yak in freshwater creeks. If so, don't worry to much about the length. The length dictates the speed and mobility. The longer(14') helps a lot in the ocean and big lakes, where you might need to travel several miles. The shorter(10'-12) will be much more mobile. You can litteraly turn on a dime in a short yak. I fish the gulf a lot so I have a 14' yak. I've traveled over 12 miles in a day in it. I will soon be purchasing a second yak/hybrid for fishing freshwater. It will be 12'. I just don't see the need in freshwater for speed. Whatever you do don't buy one without trying the model your buying.

Kayaks have an advantage over canoes in speed, mobility and stability. Canoes have the advantage of a higher seat, and storage.

Have you considered a hybrid. Their a mixture of the two. Here's the one's I like: The Native Ultimate, and the Wilderness systems commander. Both are so stable you can stand. Both have open cockpits like a canoe.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on April 30, 2012 at 8:27am: I would also endorse the NuCanoe. It was my first choice in human powered boats... If I could have found one. My nearest dealer was hours away and they had to order. Availability may be a concern, both new or used. In my case, I got what came available.
If you can find one, used, it will be a feat. Grab it if you do!

Comment by Steve Crowder on April 30, 2012 at 8:03am: Hello Lee. As everybody knows, I'm a true believer in the NuCanoe. It offers some features you might be interested in. Being a fly fisher myself, it has all the room and safety to make fishing fun. Try their web site or YouTube under NuCanoe.

Comment by Lee Nagel on April 29, 2012 at 7:25am: Thanks again david. You've pretty much confirmed what I've been thinking. I've been in a "few" canoes in my time, just not enough to make an informed purchase for what I want it to do.

Thanks.