looking for a kayak
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Yak Yak Yak
Forum Description: The forum for Kayak enthusiasts
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=138167
Printed Date: 31 Jan 2026 at 9:38pm
Topic: looking for a kayak
Posted By: CanadianJohn
Subject: looking for a kayak
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2024 at 7:41pm
hey folks, its been quite awhile since i dropped a line in a regular basis. i always had boats but have been paddle boarding for a bit now and really have the urge to chuck a bait at some of the fishy looking spots i pass over.
i imagine the field has changed alot since i used to browse this part of the forums. but i'm trying to come up with a list of contenders.
p13
viking profish
reloaded
prowler 4.7
these are some of the kayaks i used to see mentioned. are there some new brands to consider?
for context. i am a smaller paddler, 75kg. travel light. will use it for some touring with the kids on their paddle boats (may look at a second yak).
any advice welcome. cheers
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Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2024 at 8:25pm
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Why don’t you fish off your paddle board, I’ve seen them setup well with a strapped on chilly bin with rod holders screwed on the side of the chilly bin.
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Posted By: CanadianJohn
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2024 at 8:42pm
nah andrew. it's tempting. but i reckon it would not be an enjoyable experience in the end.
i think i need something with more control of direction and drift. and an easier way of freeing my hands etc.
i'm keen to have a kayak. have the roofracks and storage space.
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Posted By: BananaBoat
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2024 at 5:25pm
Any of your listed kayaks will do the job, all of them are well proven kayaks
Also, check out the "stealth fusion 480" from sth africa, very popular here
Me and some mates have the viking reload
Viking reload review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMkRiChFLQ&ab_channel=PaddleGuy" rel="nofollow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMkRiChFLQ&ab_channel=PaddleGuy
You can add a bixpy jet, this is a kayak version of a minn kota
Do your research and ask heaps of questions on here
Be sure that whatever brand you get, the kayaks scupper will actually fit your fish finders transducer
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Posted By: CanadianJohn
Date Posted: 19 Jan 2024 at 1:21pm
well so what i did was go out and grabbed a viking 2+1.
i reckon it will get me through until i make a decision on something more dedicated.
will just use it for paddle boarding backup with the family. some exploring with the teens. and an occasional fishing foray.
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Posted By: onlyplans
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2024 at 4:45pm
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I’ve got a viking profish 400 for sale, nice condition, lowrance hook reveal 5 fish finder ctug removable tackle pod rudder system drouge looking for 2k in auckland
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Posted By: CanadianJohn
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2024 at 6:22pm
thanks, thats a kayak i'm keeping in mind for the future.
i've got the viking 2+1 and also now a fishmaster single so will just use those two for the next year. will reassess my needs again next summer.
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