{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Occoquan

Made it to farmville for demo day.  A great, hot day for it, but plenty of shade to be found.  I had called ahead and asked for the next, but they weren't going to put it on the water since its a few years old now.  I was surprised to see that there were mainly kayaks and I didn't see any hybrids to try.  This was disappointed for me as I am more experienced casting from up high in a canoe.  That being said, most fishing-specific kayaks now have the folding raised seats which put you up higher.  I was thoroughly impressed with Jackson's Mayfly fly fishing specific kayak.  Basically, I now have mayfly envy but can't justify the purchase at this time.  the cons to this yak are weight (93 lbs) cost (1800) and viability of carrying it atop my car.  I just dont see how I can get her up top on my own.  Its a wider kayak for stability and pairing that with the weight makes for a very difficult lift. I love the stability, ability to stand, rod holders, barren foot space (line management), and of course the looks.  

I still want to try the next as it fits my price range and the weight is right.  Anybody have experience tossing 70+ lb kayaks on a roof rack by yourself?

On Monday, April 10, 2017 at 9:28:46 AM UTC-4, Greggory DiSalvo wrote:

Hey there.  I just bought out in Manassas and am looking to get into the Occoquan River fishing this year.  I'd like to get a kayak, but I have limited experience flyfishing in them.  I've only ever used sit atops in lakes up north.  Canoes are nice in that they give me an added height advantage for casting, but I have a small car.  Im sure I could fit a single canoe, but I'm thinking a small kayak would be quicker and easier to throw up top.  I know Heavtoo (Sorry, don't know your actual name) fishes the Occoquan a lot, so I was wondering if you had any recommendations of good kayaks for that river.  

I'm looking for something small, decent tracking, good stability, and somewhat affordable (Not planning on breaking the bank at this point).  I've read through a lot of the older posts about yaks and a solid idea of a general kayak to look for, but was wondering what has worked well on smaller rivers like the Occoquan.  BTW, not overly interested in inflatable at this point.

Thanks,

Gregg

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