first kayak

[bobby emory]

i'm looking into my first kayak just looking for some suggestions.want something affordable as well as roomy I'm 6'3" 250lbs

[bobby emory]

The nu canoe around 500

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

Add a few of their extras - high end seat, and the stowage compartment, at least.

Steve Crowder, here at BBG, has one and can advise you on the best features to add.

[bobby emory]

Cool

[bobby emory]

thank you guys this site and those who frequent it are top notch in my book

[dick tabbert]

Or are we what they say fishermen are, every word that comes out of there mouth is a lie. LOL Glad your enjoying the site hope there is much that can be consumed to make your adventures more enjoyable. GOOD FISHING..

[bobby emory]

I checked out the nu canoe and man is it a sweet ride but a little pricey but I think it's worth it and you can stand up in it

[bobby emory]

and a trolling motor can be used if need be

[David, aka, "McScruff"]

These are the good things about the NuCanoe. The price? well... like I said earlier, it's not what I'd call a budget kayak (I wouldn't call it a kayak, period).

But what do you get for your money?

- The NuCanoe has a dedicated following and is well proven in the field.

Thousands of people like and use them. Just ask Steve Crowder, a member here at BBG. His NuCanoe is featured on the company's website, in fact:

http://www.nucanoe.com/owners/my-custom-nucanoe/

Steve Crowder, Charlotte

Simply looking at the ways people modify and adapt the NuCanoe suggests it is far more than a simple "fishing kayak." It has to have something going for it.

- It holds it's value well

When they sell, that is. It's not often you see one used.

- It can be considered the 'plus ultra' of paddle powered fishing platforms.

It is roomy and, as you note, it is stable. These things matter when youre out on the water and the only thing between you and a dunking IS your boat. And I dont know about you, but I reckon comfort should be near the top of the list. You'll be spending hours in the thing, after all.

- It is a compromise.

This means it wont track and slip along like a long boat, nor will it turn on a dime like the shorties. It's a bit of a slogger, by the look. But it will get you where you need to go with all the good features already mentioned. People have been using similar boats for thousands of years, all over the world. I'm willing to bet the NuCanoe is patterned after one of them.

Were it in my near plans, I'd not hesitate to have one.

[Leo Nguyen]

Exactly! Personalize your kayak, pontoon, or even a float tube add personality, inventiveness, and it also tells how serious you are with your tools. Forget the resale value for the moment, and focus on the long term ability of the tools you're using..and then the investment portion. Like the reel scenario, I have young ones that I have to deal with. Rods and reels are easily broken since they get access to them. Pontoon and tube, HAH! They can bounce and ram themselves on those all they want. I invested a large sum of cash into the tools that get me into the water for the hunts, and for the fun. Not just the practicability, but what I can and will do with them on the water.

[bobby emory]

i've narrowed it down to the nu canoe or the wavewalk fishing kayak both pricey but i feel the amenities are worth it and you can stand up for sight casting

[Leo Nguyen]

Don't forget, the motor, 2HP or 35lbs thrust electric.

[bobby emory]

yeah i gotta 55 lb minnkota that would make it skoot along right good