A couple of cheapies

[Clarkos]

If you are a gentleman of the larger persuasion, then I'd be looking at something else. Mate of mine got one and he's already upgraded. His was a very wet ride, and the rear was sometimes underwater if no ballast at the front was used. They also tracked terribly.

[Chritta]

Clarkos - do you refer to Seak Swift in regard to tracking problems and underwater fishing? I've looked at them every time I'm in anaconda as a I'm after a simple, cheap yak for my 11 year old son. I've seen the Swift on special many times and been tempted but already had an bad experience with a yak that tracked poorly and didnt this really limited my fishing time because I was always correcting the yaks direction. I don't want to buy one for the boy and the same thing occurs.

I'm in two minds - how much is it worth spending on a boys yak that he will stuff around in mainly, but also thinking in years to come he might do more actual fishing if the yak is decent

[Clarkos]

Chritta, No I wasn't, but they don't look all that different to the one I was talking about which is the ebay / Grays special.

It's a vaild comment about enjoying it more in a better yak, but it will depend on what sort of fishing he'll be doing. If he's just going to drag lures around then it won't be too bad, but if he's going to paddle around, spot to spot and cast to snags etc, then I think the constant turning in circles will piss him off pretty quick.

[iain]

just bought myself a cheapie too get a bit miffed that people dont realise thst you dont have to spend thousands on a yak to be able to get out there fishing i cant wait to pimp mine up a little and go catch dinner love the phone cord paddle leash might have to steal that idea ive allreadt started making whipper cord leashes anything to save a penny lol hope ya have tons of fun out there

Iain

[baitfishin]

the difference between cheap yaks and good yaks is not just the few hundred dollars they cost.

[iain]

indeed but the difference for some people between a cheap yak and NO yak is also a fer hundred dollars (or less) lol

[loosealliance]

Doesnt matter how much you spend though if you dont know what your doing....i fish with mates that have at least 3grand more gear than me and they dont catch much....although I also fish with mates who are on the same cheapo kayak as me who dont catch much as well ( its just costs them 3 grand less to go home empty handed!)

[mingle]

Don't be fooled by the lower-priced yaks - many of them are pretty well made.

The majority of them come from China and they now have the roto-moulding process pretty much sorted (it's not exactly rocket-science!).

Have a look at eBay, there are more and more sellers flogging the same range of yaks. Prior to getting my current yak, I bought a couple of them
and was very impressed by the value for money. The quality was fine and the designs were well thought-out.

Here's a selection (I have no affiliation with any of the sellers):

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140708258924

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180825561836

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290674718455

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140709289963

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280831805342

Most come with a basic seat, paddle and rod holder(s) and for $500 or so, they're a great way to get into yakking.

They might not be ideal for going offshore, but for bays, lakes and rivers they're ideal.

Cheers,

Mike.

[loosealliance]

if only there were a little longer.....

ive got an older version of this thing that I picked up on ebay for $100.... i take it about 2ks out to sea quite often and ive got all sorts of fish off it
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not have storage places is a pain in the arse and makes you have to be very organised though....I wouldnt recommend them but never the less they do work

I have to admit though its nearly time for an upgrade...the seat is very uncomfortable and I was out after dark the other night and I feel way to exposed on this thing, plus with my mates paddling around on hobies being able to fish non stop whilst im stuffing around.....

[Dossy]

At the end of the day, if it is a kayak either mega dollar drool machine or a $500 BCF special they all float, we can all pimp them to suit our style & budget and we are out & about on the water having fun..... life is good

[Dossy]

At the end of the day, if it is a kayak either mega dollar drool machine or a $500 BCF special they all float, we can all pimp them to suit our style & budget and we are out & about on the water having fun..... life is good