Tuesday, September 29, 2009

The bug is catching.....

Ok so I thought I was all on my lonesome in the pursuit of some kayak caught reds, but it seems my Dad is also keen, as is my brother in law, Glen. Glen is after a bit of fun, possibly some whiting and pinkies, and even something that will be able to have a child sit in it somewhere. Dad will probably go for a hobie with a mirage drive to save his arms! We are going to start with just one or two, so the budget has now effectively doubled, or even tripled and I'm looking at a Wavedance Kingfisher to start the fleet off this weekend. Also still might have some interest with a Perception Swing. My personal funds are up to $654.64 and rising fast!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Updates and offers....

Ok mid September and up to $504.64, and starting to really have a good look. Have put a few feelers out and had some interest. This has opened up some new doors, with one offer of a Perception Swing (Which I'm definitely going to have a look at and a paddle of late September in the week after the mighty Saints win the flag), an 'Extreme Kayaks Outlaw', which is relatively new on the market but looks big and beefy, and an Ocean Kayak Pacific Angler package. This package is new and comes with many things set up but costs $1250, so I'm still looking at a second hand one. All three of these yaks would be right in my price range though, and all are longish at 4m+, which would be good for chasing the pinkies.
The countdown to snapper season is on and the money for the kayak is rising - I'm getting excited!