Thoughts on eBay yak

[Fishingmad]

Thanks guys for the advice I will not be buying a eBay yak now. Glad I know this info about them now I just wanted the thruth and I got it. Found this second hand what do u think. Don't want to spend a fortune. This one is $360 neg. not sure of the length though it's an aqua yak

[laneends]

Thats an aquayak scout, still on the short side @ 3m better than the ebay ones though
https://www.aquayak.com/scout-kayak
Jay (Somewhere 'Offshore') has one of them. You could ask him, but dont mention the coast guard

This one is a little longer and a design thats been around awhile. Still a fair weather craft only @ 3.4m. Lots of reviews on the net
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/thomasto ... 1083038197

Or @ $500 start bid for a $1300 yak @ 4.1m
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fishing-Kaya ... 2ee3f17b63

[Fishingmad]

Just wondering what are the seak kayaks like as in the ones from anaconda also a mate has got an assasine yak and he loves it might look at them to maybe

[choppers]

I would be considering the emotion kayak that Keith pointed out on gumtree as a good first buy.
Problem looking retail (anaconda, bcf etc.) you wont find the same good prices as gumtree /ebay for someone's used kayak they no longer need /want, and u can find some bargains .
Which model in the seak range are you considering. ?

[isportfish]

Melb kayaks has plenty on special at the moment. Have you looked there.

[Nello]

I suggest you have a look on Facebook for kayak buy, swap and sell Pages.
Pages like "kayak fishing buy, swap and sell Australia" or "kayak fishing victoria" have some good yaks up for grabs.

[laneends]

Just wondering what are the seak kayaks like as in the ones from anaconda also a mate has got an assasine yak and he loves it might look at them to maybe

Emotion kayaks are same brand as Gide sold via BCF, just a recent branding name change.

Couple of decent rod holders is going to set you back $70 or so, the ones included as part of the package on the chain brands are pretty ordinary. So the more of that sort of thing thown in the better.

[Fishingmad]

I'm looking at gumtree and eBay a lot now for a good second hand yak. Thanks guys for your advice much appreciated. Out of interest is there any yakers that fish around the bellarine peninsula. We might be able to meet up for a fish one day. love my squid fishing

[laneends]

I'm looking at gumtree and eBay a lot now for a good second hand yak. Thanks guys for your advice much appreciated. Out of interest is there any yakers that fish around the bellarine peninsula. We might be able to meet up for a fish one day. love my squid fishing

Quite a few..Best idea is whenever you feel like going out just put a note up in organizing trip section of the forum and it may prompt someone to join you. Theres a few members around the barwon/Ocean grove area. It's a good way to find out whats biting where.

[Jordo]

Hey glad to see you move away from the ebay yak. They are little more than a play toy. They'll get you into the sport but not much else.
having said that I pushed the limit of mine a bit before upgrading. But after doing so I wouldnt suggest those yaks for much more than cheap river fishing.
Spend some time looking around and learning a bit about the yaks and you should be able to find a bargain that suits what you want to do.
Looks like your starting to head down the right path , good luck!