Kayakers?

[Shorty]

I'm up for the downtown Fort Worth deal if anyone wants to gtg.

I'm in but only if we have food and drink afterward to cancel out any calories burned with exercise.

[Strychnine]

Is Backwoods more of kayaking around a small lake or do they have a put in and take out spot?

They setup a spot at the Panther Island Pavilion (on the river bank) where you rent and put in / out.

Which direction you go on the river (it's on a fork) is up to you. One way (north) will take you back into the woods, the other (west) will take you along the Trinity trail where you'll see lots of cyclists, runners, etc.

You can rent standup paddleboards there also.

[motoman]

They setup a spot at the Panther Island Pavilion (on the river bank) where you rent and put in / out.

Which direction you go on the river (it's on a fork) is up to you. One way (north) will take you back into the woods, the other (west) will take you along the Trinity trail where you'll see lots of cyclists, runners, etc.

You can rent standup paddleboards there also.

How far out do they let you go?

[Strychnine]

I'm in but only if we have food and drink afterward to cancel out any calories burned with exercise.

It's a 2 min drive to the Flying Saucer.

[Strychnine]

How far out do they let you go?

As far as you want I suppose. Just be back before they close and want to go home.

I was out for a few hours last time I went.

[jakesford]

I've seen some great deals in Craigslist unless you are really wanting to buy new... Plus you usually get some extra gear thrown in.

[Chili]

Do you plan on fishing from it?

I don't.. Not much of a fisherman. I just want something to tool around on, especially when camping. I would like one with a fair amount of cargo space though, because I would want the ability to paddle to, and camp at, remote locations.

Mainly want to be able to paddle around in coves and smaller lakes.

By cargo space I just mean enough for a decent sized backpack (like a hiking pack).

[Chili]

I've seen some great deals in Craigslist unless you are really wanting to buy new... Plus you usually get some extra gear thrown in.

That's probably the route I would go if I decided to buy. I have no desire to spend $500 plus for a new one that is the absolute base.

Also considering Canoes as an alternative. I don't plan on shooting rapids or anything, so that may be a better option. But that presents other issues due to the larger size and weight.

[motoman]

That's probably the route I would go if I decided to buy. I have no desire to spend $500 plus for a new one that is the absolute base.

Also considering Canoes as an alternative. I don't plan on shooting rapids or anything, so that may be a better option. But that presents other issues due to the larger size and weight.

Depending on how much you're wanting/needing to move on the water, a canoe will probably be your better option if it's enough gear for the family. Otherwise the angler kayaks have quite a bit of cargo space. I've thought about one just to use the live well for storing stuff while on the water.

[Danny46]

I don't.. Not much of a fisherman. I just want something to tool around on, especially when camping. I would like one with a fair amount of cargo space though, because I would want the ability to paddle to, and camp at, remote locations.

Mainly want to be able to paddle around in coves and smaller lakes.

By cargo space I just mean enough for a decent sized backpack (like a hiking pack).

I've done multi day trisp camping out of my kayak and it was loaded with fishing equipment as well as food. The scramblers have a decent amount of hull space and room on the yak. Just need to be weight conscious

[Chili]

Depending on how much you're wanting/needing to move on the water, a canoe will probably be your better option if it's enough gear for the family. Otherwise the angler kayaks have quite a bit of cargo space. I've thought about one just to use the live well for storing stuff while on the water.

Yeah, that's what I have thought about. Although, it's likely that if I was to do any camping based out of something like that, it would probably just be me. Leah isn't really interested in the "backpacking" type of camping.

I've done multi day trisp camping out of my kayak and it was loaded with fishing equipment as well as food. The scramblers have a decent amount of hull space and room on the yak. Just need to be weight conscious

Yeah, weight would be my primary concern, because I am not a small guy anyways and a number of the cheaper ones I have seen are only rated to 300lbs. I would also want one where the cargo area goes into the hull rather than on top, to keep the center of gravity low.

[Danny46]

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/6103037#Post6103037

Here's a write up I did on one of my trips. There's a bunch of pictures of my scrambler and my buddies Malibu 2 (Both Ocean Kayaks) loaded down. Also a good forum for those of you who like kayak fishing

And just for reference in regards to weight I was around 190 in these photos. By hull space, I ment internal as far as my scrambler. You will definitely want an internal hull or you will get rolled if it's choppy

[motoman]

http://texasfishingforum.com/forums/...37#Post6103037

Here's a write up I did on one of my trips. There's a bunch of pictures of my scrambler and my buddies Malibu 2 (Both Ocean Kayaks) loaded down. Also a good forum for those of you who like kayak fishing

And just for reference in regards to weight I was around 190 in these photos. By hull space, I ment internal as far as my scrambler. You will definitely want an internal hull or you will get rolled if it's choppy

That looks like it was an awesome trip. Beautiful fish you guys were catching! That 2XL looks like it's made for more gear.

[talisman]

I'm in but only if we have food and drink afterward to cancel out any calories burned with exercise.

Without a doubt! Saucer?

[motoman]

Without a doubt! Saucer?

I have plans for this weekend but I'm thinking we keep at look at the weather the next couple weeks. It would be a fun little trip for a group to take off for a few hours.