Can ya' help me out!?

Hey All,
I apologize in advance if I post this in the wrong section.  I wasn't sure which forum was the appropriate one and I thought this was the closest. 
This is my 1st post here, hoping for some sound advice.  I'm looking to pull the plug on a yak.  I have my sights narrowed on the Pompano 120.  If I don't see anything that peaks my interest, I WILL have this in my truck by Monday.  This will me my 1st Kayak and I'm hoping to mostly use it in the Puget Sound. 
The reason why I choose this, is mostly due to the price.  I have a budget and this will allow me to add a few accessories like fish finder and rod holders and mounts.  I was wondering if any has had any experience with this particular Kayak or a suggestion on another for around the same price.  I'm trying to keep it around the $700 mark. 
Thanks in Advance
Dee

Friendly suggestion.  Before spending money on electronics and rigging spend it on a quality PFD and drysuit.  Electronics make fishing (sometimes) more effective, but no fish is worth your life.  Immersion gear is something that can save your life, and turn a life threatening situation into just an embarassment. 

Also, I'd suggest that unless you have substantial prior experience in a kayak that you take some time to paddle without any fishing gear to familiarize yourself with the boat, paddling technique, and so on.  Also, practice self-rescue with someone else on hand to render assistance if you need it.

That was a lot of the advice I got on here at first, and it was good advice.  I'm very glad I listened to it.

Btw - if I had it to do over I would buy a wetsuit. Also you could find a used kayak for that price. A ok prowler might be found for that.

Btw - if I had it to do over I would buy a wetsuit. Also you could find a used kayak for that price. A ok prowler might be found for that.

Wetsuits work for some folks.  Others not so much.  I don't regret my drysuit at all.  The few days that it's too hot to wear the drysuit but the water's too cold not to have something would make a wetsuit a potentially good compromise.  But, wetsuits do have the advantage of being considerably less expensive.

Thanks Guys.  I already have that stuff planned out.  I'm picking up a PFD life jacket tomorrow and I already signed up for Kayak safety lessons for the following week.  I plan on practicing get in and out of it in the water too.  I've been looking into a kayak for a little over 6 months now and have done some due diligence.  HOWEVER, I haven't decided on a wetsuit or dry suit.  That's something I'll start looking into.  AGAIN, thanks for bringing that up. 

Thanks Guys.  I already have that stuff planned out.  I'm picking up a PFD life jacket tomorrow and I already signed up for Kayak safety lessons for the following week.  I plan on practicing get in and out of it in the water too.  I've been looking into a kayak for a little over 6 months now and have done some due diligence.  HOWEVER, I haven't decided on a wetsuit or dry suit.  That's something I'll start looking into.  AGAIN, thanks for bringing that up.

Breathable waders, drytop and a belt are another combo that works on the cheap as well.

Good to you're thinking ahead on that stuff.  For drysuits, the most popular on here is the Kokatat Supernova Angler suit.  Plenty effective and cheaper than the Gore-Tex suits (Kokatat or otherwise).  The customer service from Kokatat has been stellar for people on here too.  Plus they're made in the USA, if that matters to you.  If you can manage a 20% off coupon they can be had for about $480.  15% off at least should be available through the normal discounts thanks to membership here.  That's about what I paid for mine from Outdoorplay.com a couple years ago.  Wetsuits can be had for about half that. 

Main reason I went drysuit is that a wetsuit relies on that boundary layer of water to keep you warm.  If you're in the water a lot (which part of the idea of a kayak is to not be IN the water) like a surfer or diver they're probably a better choice.  But in a kayak you lose that layer of water, and they you get into evaporative cooling.  Without an outer layer to keep the wind off you can get cold in a hurry if the wind kicks up.  Also, you can tailor your layering under the drysuit to the conditions of the day.  A bit harder to do that with a wetsuit. 

Good to you're thinking ahead on that stuff.  For drysuits, the most popular on here is the Kokatat Supernova Angler suit.  Plenty effective and cheaper than the Gore-Tex suits (Kokatat or otherwise). 

+1 on the above, removes any concern about immersion...

Yes Sir!  I figured if I died from drowning and I wouldn't be able to fish and I didn't want that to happen!!  All kidding aside, I definitely plan on taking my time learning my Yak and the elements.  As far as the wet/dry suit goes, I'm leaning towards the dry suit. I'm still keeping my eyes pealed for any good deals on a used kayak, but come this Monday, I WILL have a kayak regardless

Good to you're thinking ahead on that stuff.  For drysuits, the most popular on here is the Kokatat Supernova Angler suit.  Plenty effective and cheaper than the Gore-Tex suits (Kokatat or otherwise).  The customer service from Kokatat has been stellar for people on here too.  Plus they're made in the USA, if that matters to you.  If you can manage a 20% off coupon they can be had for about $480.  15% off at least should be available through the normal discounts thanks to membership here.  That's about what I paid for mine from Outdoorplay.com a couple years ago.  Wetsuits can be had for about half that. 

Main reason I went drysuit is that a wetsuit relies on that boundary layer of water to keep you warm.  If you're in the water a lot (which part of the idea of a kayak is to not be IN the water) like a surfer or diver they're probably a better choice.  But in a kayak you lose that layer of water, and they you get into evaporative cooling.  Without an outer layer to keep the wind off you can get cold in a hurry if the wind kicks up.  Also, you can tailor your layering under the drysuit to the conditions of the day.  A bit harder to do that with a wetsuit.

Actually, water provides no insulating value when wearing a wetsuit.  If water is there then you're heating it with your body.