So I'm in my mid-30's now and with a 2 year old son and another on the way, with working an hour from home, my time for recreation and exercise are severly limited. I'm thinking about getting a sit-on-top kayak to fish from and use in backwater areas to duck hunt and hopefully get some exercise in the process. I have a 14' poly canoe that I have seldem used since I bought it. It's far too difficult to paddle solo for any distance and is heavy and awkward to transport. My plans are to sell it or trade it for a kayak.
So far I've researched a few 12' sit-ons and for the money I am considering the following: Ascend FS12T from Basspro, Field and Stream Eagle Talon from Dicks, Heritage Angler 12 from Academey and the Emotion Mojo from Academy. I'd like something that is stable but doesn't paddle like a barge. Ideally I would be able to find a used kayak that is already outfitted, but for now Craigslist isn't turning up much in my $600 budget.
Anyone have any advice for a beginner just getting started?
Last edited by UNCCGrad; 09/11/14.
