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jonnyfly00
Joined: 08 Nov 2010
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Location: Simsbury, CT
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 Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:33 am Post subject: New from simsbury |
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Hey, my name is Jon, and I am a jazz trombone/education major at Uconn but I will be living back home in Simsbury when I graduate this year. I have been fishing seriously for about a year but just joined this forum this week. I have been reading a lot of posts and decided I really need a kayak. I have a budget ($500), and I am very tall- I'm 6'7", so I need something that I know i can be comfortable in. Before I go out and try some out for myself, does anyone have any suggestions from an angler's perspective?
Thanks,
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Fishface
Joined: 02 Jan 2008
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Location: New Britain
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome, Jon I would look around on Craigs list. A buddy just bought a 17' Kayak from there the only thing is he's not 6'7'. He got a good end of season price. approx $600. I know one thing try all styles sit-on one with a cockpit, and if all else fails. Try a canoe there are so many styles prices etc. Unfortunatly i don't know many folkes as tall as you. Hope it helps.
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PECo
Joined: 06 Oct 2009
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Location: Avon, CT
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:14 pm Post subject: Welcome |
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Boy, Jon, that's a tall order!  Seriously, though, you'd probably be looking for a sot (i.e., sit on top) kayak, instead of a sink (i.e., sit in kayak). Like Tim said, you'd have to try them out in person first, but there are tons from which to choose. Since it's the end of the season and you live in Simsbury, you should stop by Collinsville Canoe and Kayak in Collinsville and Eastern Mountain Sports (i.e., EMS) in Avon, in addition to Dick's Sporting Goods in Canton. EMS recently had a weekend sale where all of its kayaks were 20 percent off and it has some really nice fishing kayaks, including some nicely priced demo boats. I'm looking forward to its next sale. Black Friday, perhaps?
I'm not a huge fan of Pelican kayaks, even though I own one with which I'm perfectly satisfied, Someone else on this site has referred to it as my "floating blue torture device". However, Costco has a 13 foot Pelican Castaway 130 fishing sot on sale for $599, and with its 100 percent satisfaction forever guarantee, it might be worth trying because you could always return it.
BTW, my 16 year old son is also a boner, ahem, trombonist, I mean. 
Phil
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jonnyfly00
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Yea, that was kind of my plan to check out those places. Especially because I am a member of the Uconn outing club and we get 20% off all full-priced items at the Manchester EMS. So waiting for a sale wouldn't matter for me.
Phil, what district is your son in? Let me know if he ever needs a private teacher. I'll be student teaching at Canton high school next semester.
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SeaDog1
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jon!
Welcome aboard!
As for a kayak -> Phil and DD can help you!
As a marine surveyor my suggestion/advice is to do some research on Google. (Try typing in the Google search box (fishing kayak pictures).
Click on the 1st line showing pictures then you can go thru all the pictures shown and click on those that interest you.
1. A flat bottom kayak will draw the least amount of water to get into shallow areas! (That's why riverboats have flat bottoms).
2. A wide enough beam for stability!
3. Space enough to carry gear and tackle!
4. Do you want a hard body or inflatable kayak?
5. Weight! -> You want a kayak that you can put in and out by yourself!
6. Try Googling up "fishing kayak reviews" -> Lots of good info to look over!
Have FUN!
Best regards,
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Old Mud
Joined: 03 May 2007
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| Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome Aboard Jon, !!! you don't have to explain how you got that handle.  OK i'm kidding, glad to have you here.
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Daryl
Joined: 24 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:45 am Post subject: |
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Welcome Jon, just in time for the ice!
Glad you joined. I'm sure you will enjoy your stay. Watch out for the other guys who posted above me, they're nothing but trouble 
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jonnyfly00
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| i have never tried ice fishing but i definitely want to get out there this season and give it a shot |
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SeaDog1
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| Daryl wrote: | Welcome Jon, just in time for the ice!
Glad you joined. I'm sure you will enjoy your stay. Watch out for the other guys who posted above me, they're nothing but trouble |
Hey Daryl!
I resemble that remark  ->
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Old Mud
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Jon, just look at my avatat. That's ME !!!!! do i look like trouble ???
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SeaDog1
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Hey Don!
Liar -Liar -> Pants on FIRE
That's what gets you into TROUBLE
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PS -> How come you didn't ask Jon for $5.00  |
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Old Mud
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| SeaDog1 wrote: | Hey [/b]Dawn
Liar -Liar -> Pants on FIRE
That's what gets you into TROUBLE
SeaDog1
PS -> How come you didn't ask Jon for $5.00 |
[b]
SHHHHHHHHH, he dosnt''t have a boat yet and i want to hold out for the Yack.
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jonnyfly00
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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| haha im so confused. |
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SeaDog1
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| Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Hi jon!
Confused 
To steal a quote from Bill O'Riley -> "You have just entered the Confusion Zone!"
OR
Uh? How did Yoda say it in Star Wars -> Oh ya! ->( Confused -> You will be - You will be )
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Cots6
Joined: 18 Sep 2010
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| JONNYYYYYY my good ol fishin bud |
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