Ok, I Need This. . . . . .

[charlie_the_tuna]

but. . . .

i know the longer boats will track better but can i take a 12 footer surfing or into some mild whitewater?

it would be ideal if i could afford a fishing AND a surfing boat but as thats not possible right now, i need a good all around boat.
tracking is important but i need something that will be easily manuverable in the rough stuff.

[charlie_the_tuna]

on the other hand, how fishable is something like this?


http://www.perceptionkayaks.com/aloha

[charlie_the_tuna]

or this?


http://www.perceptionkayaks.com/torrent

[chumbucket]

Charlie. By surf, these models are referring to wave riding for fun. They are also made for someone a bit more "demure" than someone like yourself or me. Check out the max capacities of those.
The longer yaks do track better in rough water. Shorter is better for ponds, calm waters, rivers, etc.
Check out www.kayakfishingstuff.com
They have many different styles of yaks with good pricing and comparisons. they also have forums to ask questions. I'm just relaying what i learnewd from my research and by no means am I the consumate expert on kayaking. Just trying to help.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thats a great site...used it in my research as well. Again Im with CB...Im no pro, just done alot of homework prior to..

Again Ive never ran a 10' boat but with my experience in the Tarpon 120 and then my Redfish 14....I certainly dont think a 10'er would be anything but frustrating while paddleing. If you just wanted to fish a pond or lake with very short trips and minimal gear it would be fine. But for saltwater where winds and current and wave activity are an issue IMO you need a little more boat under you.