Emotion Fisherman kayaks?

Hello, Whatcom county boy here looking yaks on the net reading reviews and thinking what a great way to have alittle fun. I'm as green as they come and wondered if anyone at this for has used this yak?? http://www.emotionkayaks.com/HTML/Kayaks/

Howdy Nomad, welcome to the board!

I don't know of anyone using an Emotion yak. The Fisherman Pro looks nice.

The standard advice is to paddle as many different boats as possible, and see what feels best for you.

The NW Outdoor Center is one place that has a few different rentals. You can also try and hookup with some of the members, some of whom have multiple yaks. ( , because I'm not one of those members!)

Welcome Nomad.

I don't know anyone using one either.  There are some mixed reviews of this kayak on the web, suggesting it is more of a calm water boat.  Here's come reviews here ... http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/review/index2.php?item_id=4

Some of the comments I can understand from just looking at the shape of the boat, like the comments on the noise and the spray when paddling into a chip.

Seattle Raft and Kayak is listed as a a dealer.  Ask Bill there what he thinks of it.  He'll give you a good honest answer.  They also carry Ocean Kayak so he can compare as well. 

-Allen

Thank you for your replys.. it seems to get back to OK.. Prowler15 first caught my eye, but i wondered about the molded foot pegs.. I've just got to give this a go.. I've never even sat in kayak before so saying I'm new is a bit understated. Living in Bellingham WA I'd want a boat suitable for a number fishing interests...down riggers?? that's amazing.. Crab pot pullers too...  Sure glad I stumbled into this forum...tons of info..........
Thanks,

Doug

Welcome Nomad,
If you are worried about the foot pegs being in a fixed position, no problem with adjustment, if you need to you can adjust the seat straps and move a few inches either way if the pegs don't feel right at first.
It took me a while (3 trips) to get mine where I like it.
I have the OK P-13 and love it. Still have my eye out for a smaller river boat though. Leaning toward the Malibu mini-x.

Hi Doug,

Standard disclaimer first ... I'm sponsored by Ocean Kayak, but I try to be unbiased when talking about boats as I really believe you need to find the best boat for you.  To that end, like Pisco Sicko said, paddle as many as you can.  And since you've never even sat in a kayak, paddle as much as you can so you get get a feel for what you like about a boat.

First question, how tall are you and how much do you weigh?  Different boats will fit you differently depending on how you answer this question.

Regarding the molded foot pegs.  The only issue I hear about them is their tendency to trap water, to me that's mostly a minor issue.  The Prowler 13 solved that with a drain channel.

BTW, Ocean Kayak headquarters is right down the road from you in Ferndale.  Support your local economy! 

-Allen

Hi Allen..
I'm   6' and go about 195 a size 11 boot. Good advise, there is a local kayak club here in town WAKE, mostly Sea Kayak but some good people from what i've been able tell from there web page. I plan on getting in touch with them, get in pool and see what happens.... But your right...now P13 or P15

Here's how I perceive the differences between P13 and P15.

The P15 is longer and faster.
The P13 is shorter, a bit slower (although still plenty fast), but it's also a bit more stable.
The P13 has slightly longer leg room, which only comes into play if you have a 36" or longer inseam.

Both boats can handle most typical conditions you'll find here in the NW.

I like the layout of the cockpit of the P13 better.
I personally paddle a P15, although I wouldn't shrug off the P13 (I'd paddle it any day!).

At the end of the day, it's a tossup to me.

So ... get in em and figure out which is best for you.  You see a recurring theme here?   

-Allen