jamesp15
Active Member
I am considering purchasing a fishing kayak, first purchase of such a thing and I am a bit lazy with searching lol
I am a larger person, 6ft and 280ish (hover around there, down 8 or so up 5 or so sometimes) I figure extra gear and fishing tackle and such are another 30ish pounds.
Would a 9.5ft Kayak with a 325pound "rated" capacity be cutting it too close? Or is there some overhead there in the capacity rating usually?
Where can I get info on what lakes/etc I would be allowed to use them in if I dont see anything posted at the lakes/etc nor on thier websites (mncppc/pgparks/etc)?
Any state/etc regulations on required gear or any kind of license/"courses" needed? I have a good life vest already. I know I need a paddle.
Any suggestions on where to shop for one? I have looked at Dicks (and plan to check BassPro and Cabelas), but prefer not to buy at Dicks if I have another viable option somewhat local (MD/VA/DE/Southern-PA)
Suggestions for any extra gear?
Thanks for any suggestions/etc
I am a larger person, 6ft and 280ish (hover around there, down 8 or so up 5 or so sometimes) I figure extra gear and fishing tackle and such are another 30ish pounds.
Would a 9.5ft Kayak with a 325pound "rated" capacity be cutting it too close? Or is there some overhead there in the capacity rating usually?
Where can I get info on what lakes/etc I would be allowed to use them in if I dont see anything posted at the lakes/etc nor on thier websites (mncppc/pgparks/etc)?
Any state/etc regulations on required gear or any kind of license/"courses" needed? I have a good life vest already. I know I need a paddle.
Any suggestions on where to shop for one? I have looked at Dicks (and plan to check BassPro and Cabelas), but prefer not to buy at Dicks if I have another viable option somewhat local (MD/VA/DE/Southern-PA)
Suggestions for any extra gear?
Thanks for any suggestions/etc