New here

[BND]

First post here. haven't even had time to lurk for a while.
My question is: Without spending over a thousand for a first time kayak, I want to see if it is for me. I see Dick's & S.A. have sit ons for about $500 to $600. Are they worth the money? I am looking to strictly fish from it. I own a bass boat & also fish the ocean from a center console but, there are way too many waters near me with no boat access that I want to fish. So I am of the opinion that a minimum investment is the way to go for my learning curve.
Feedback appreciated!
Thanks.

[KayakSteve]

I'm new here also so I'll welcome us both. Won't try to answer your question because I don't fish on my kayak. I have seen a lot of sit-upons out there. I would probably stay away from Dick's and other big-box places as (from my experience) they usually know little or nothing about their kayaks. I would find a great locak kayak/boat dealer who will help with the purchase and follow up service.

[KayakSteve]

Additionally, after looking through the members list, you wouldn't have been able to lurk long. The moderator has 20 posts, the administrator has 6. Oviously a new(ish) forum. Let's watch it grow.

[Big Smoke]

My buddy uses a sit on to fish on the large lake here. He trolls so recommends a sinking line as other boats don't think a kayak is a fishing craft and come too close. Stopping paddling immediately sinks the line out of the way of their propellors.

[Moose]

No there's not alot of action to this place. Maybe it will get better. Big Smoke I fish out of my sit in quite a bit. It been great fun. Just have to watch out for the jet skiers. I had one get to close and flipped me over.Welcome to the place.

[JonBostic]

Hi my name is Jon Bostic. Nice to be a part of that community.

[RobbyFelix]

Hi it is Robby Felix. I’m here to make new friends and to do networking.

[Ozarkwoods]

BND that's one way to look at it and then if you like it you can step it up a bit. Another way is to get as much as you can afford because the more versatile it is the more you will use it. You can buy a kayak and outfit it they way you like. I saw two kayaks this weekend from Dick's and they seem fine they were bought for kids and they were enjoying them. I personally went with ones that had a bit more comfortable seats and a few extras here and there.

As far as the board goes it will only progress and grow if people use it. So lets use it.