I Love To Shop!

OK, I really don’t like shopping, but I do like spending money, which is really unfortunate, because I don’t have a lot. I did however, make two big purchases this week, and they cost me nothing. I got a new underwater video camera (the same one Jon just purchased, the Sanyo WH1), which was a late birthday/Fathers day present and a new kayak.

Some of you may remember I picked up a used canoe last year and had hoped to use it regularly. I’m ashamed to say it, but I haven’t used it once this year. It was a pretty beat up canoe, but despite its looks, it worked just fine. The reason I never used it is because no one would go canoing with me, and since the canoe was a good 80+lbs, transporting it to and from the roof of my car wasn’t an option. Well today I sold it, and with the money I received I was able to buy myself a new entry level kayak that was on sale because its an older model. I don’t have an excuses not to be using this new toy, its half the length of the old canoe, and weighs only 26 pounds!

Pelican Break SE Kayak

Its nothing fancy, but it’ll get the job done!

Wavewalk Kayaks

We’ve seen some pretty unique kayaks in the past, but the Wavewalk kayak looks ideal for fishermen. The shape allows for stability that is simply unattainable in a standard kayak. You can sit, kneel and stand upright, even in waves!

Check this one out, its all rigged up for fishing!

The price? From $850 to $1250 depening on the size.

via OFNC

Places I’d Like To Fish

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park,Alberta Canada.

via flickr

Orca Vs. Kayak

Thanks for the video Chris!

Freedom Hawk Kayaks Are The Transformers Of Kayaks

I’ve been on a mission to find a cheap canoe or kayak for the last month or so. There are so many small lakes and rivers here that a small maneuverable boat is key. Shore fishing spots are hard to find once the summer rolls in and the bushes and trees are full of leaves again. Luckily I just got a lead on a cheap canoe from a coworker which I’ll be checking out tomorrow. I wish I had a lot of money to spend, but realistically, any decent canoe or kayak is gonna be well over $500 and I simply don’t have that kind of money to spend.

My friend Yuri sent me a link today that features a pretty awesome kayak that’s more than meets the eye. The Freedom 14 is a transforming kayak that is made especially for fishermen. This would be a perfect fishing rig for me, except for one problem – a $1900 price tag.

The first Angling Kayak designed from the waterline up to allow the user to stand, safely,
and comfortably, thanks to our PATENTED, integrated Outrigger design.

Anyone in Halifax got a free canoe for me?