Kayakers?

[Geor!]

Whoops!

[Chili]

i think you got that backwards there chief.

god bless.

Did you get the text calling you an asshole too? I didn't even notice your post until just now. Haha.

[Strychnine]

As usual if it's outdoors I'm in.

They have limited qty out there for rent though. I want to say 8-10 at any given time. A call-ahead reservation would be in order for group.

[Zippo]

This is about 6 miles from me, if any of you wanted to try it I'd be glad to meet you at a takeout point downstream (or up towards the lake) and get you back to your vehicle to go load your gear. Just message me in advance to make sure I'm in town.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/inland/bridgeportfalls/

[Snatch Napkin]

The Torque by Ocean kayak is a pretty badass little angler setup. I'm sure that little trolling motor makes puttering around the lake or calm water areas pretty easy.

Those are pretty sweet. In the State of Texas, you'll have to register the boat if it has any power other than human power propelling it.

I was more concerned with whether or not you would want to look for one that will accept a drop in transducer location for a fish finder. Lowrance has a transducer design for a few kayaks. It's a drop in like that motor system.

[fredfarmer]

I have been kayak fishing for over 6 years now. Here is my write-up from our last trip to Caddo...

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=14382

Each kayak has it's ups and downs. It just depends on what you want to do with it. I have owned over 10 different yaks, but all were for fishing.

[BPo001]

I have been looking into picking up a kayak as well. Mostly for camping trips like listed above to get into more secluded areas, but would also like to get into kayaking as a hobby on my days off work. Where else in Dallas is there to go? I know you can paddle the greenbelt and at any of the local lakes. Any places close to the Plano/Frisco area?

[SlowLX]

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[motoman]

I have been looking into picking up a kayak as well. Mostly for camping trips like listed above to get into more secluded areas, but would also like to get into kayaking as a hobby on my days off work. Where else in Dallas is there to go? I know you can paddle the greenbelt and at any of the local lakes. Any places close to the Plano/Frisco area?

I'll be looking for other places in the DFW area. I've heard you can paddle the lower trinity river somewhere.

[motoman]

Damn, some of these have WAY more storage than I thought.

[motoman]

Went over to Mariner Sails tonight over off of 35 & Walnut Hill to look at kayaks. I've been emailing Mike in sales about what I'm looking for and he pulled several aside for me that would fit my needs. They have a demo every couple weeks on Thursdays and Saturdays over at Whiterock lake. Appointments are required but I bet are really helpful when deciding on a specific kayak. I'll probably end up buying from these guys as they have the best selection around and the fact you get 15% off accessories when you buy a yak.

https://www.mariner-sails.com

[HarrisonTX]

I have my final spring break coming up in March. I'd like to kayak somewhere out west. Anyone recommend where I could start looking. Overnight-2-3 day trips would be perfect. Something on an easy river..

[motoman]

I have my final spring break coming up in March. I'd like to kayak somewhere out west. Anyone recommend where I could start looking. Overnight-2-3 day trips would be perfect. Something on an easy river..

How far west are you wanting to go?

EDIT: Here's a list of launches from Paddling.net, it may be of some help.

http://www.paddling.net/launches/

[HarrisonTX]

LOL SHIT! Glen Canyon is looking pretty fucking doable right now

http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/americas-best-adventures/kayak-lake-powell/

[motoman]

Think I've found the kayak I'm going to buy, just waiting to schedule a demo with Mariner Sails to try it out on the water before dropping the cash on it. It's the Wilderness Systems Ride 135. It's a 13.5 foot sit on top kayak. Has a capacity of 550lbs with a good amount of internal storage space. MSRP is $969 but they're selling $150-$200 cheaper at stores.

http://www.wildernesssystems.com/product/index/products/recreational/ride_2012/ride_135_2012/