# Thinking of getting a Kayak - any info would be appreciated **URL:** \ **Category:** Nevada Fishing General\ **Created:** [September 22, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/thinking-of-getting-a-kayak-any-info-would-be-appreciated/307445 "2018-09-22T17:08:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lvfishingdude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a88e57/32.png) [@lvfishingdude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lvfishingdude)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/thinking-of-getting-a-kayak-any-info-would-be-appreciated/307445/1 "2018-09-22T17:08:21Z")
Since I got into a car accident back in 2017 and had my back fused, I have not been able to fish. It has been killing me not being able to get on the water. My body is feeling better now, but I can’t get a regular boat because of the weight and worrying about getting the boat on and off the trailer. I have seen Kayak fishing has been getting really popular, and I am not to familiar with what to look for in a kayak. I know there are a few items I would definitely want to have, just not sure if they are possible or not. My questions are below 1. What is a good kayak that is not junk but not overly expensive 2. I want a fish finder with GPS. Also would like a easy to install transducer. 3. Be able to install a electric trolling motor in the back to use it like a outboard, but need to have either 1 battery that can power both the fish finder and trolling motor, or enough room for 2 batteries. I saw Minkota makes a On-Board Digital Charger, and was wondering if this would be what I need to be able to power all the things I would like. Link to the minkota charger - [https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/battery-chargers/board-digital-chargers?id=13911&gclid=CjwKCAjw0JfdBRACEiwAiDTALh2BztGcQ5rTXrhgn8veQ1PeQOl4lHyRU0G2JK0zQxVRk-uPUy1KGxoCUbAQAvD\_BwE](https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/battery-chargers/board-digital-chargers?id=13911&gclid=CjwKCAjw0JfdBRACEiwAiDTALh2BztGcQ5rTXrhgn8veQ1PeQOl4lHyRU0G2JK0zQxVRk-uPUy1KGxoCUbAQAvD_BwE) 4. A place for a cigarette lighter so I can plug in my cell phone or other 12v products 5. Be able to have 2 rod holders in front of me so I can troll Any info to these questions above would be appreciated. I also wasn’t sure if you have to register a kayak with division of wildlife? I am going to use the kayak mostly on small reservoirs like Sunnyside, Cave Lake, Comins Lake, ect. Maybe on a week day and little to no wind go out on Lake Mead. If anyone ever wants a fishing partner that knows the north end of lake mead and would want to launch out of Echo Bay, send me a message. I will show you my spots, even the spots I caught my 34 & 44 LB Stripers. ---
**Author:** ![wiperhunter2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/3d9bf3/32.png) [@wiperhunter2](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/wiperhunter2)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/thinking-of-getting-a-kayak-any-info-would-be-appreciated/307445/2 "2018-09-23T01:49:53Z")
These are a little pricey but Minnkota makes an electric trolling motor that is built right into the frame of certain kayaks: [https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/electric-outboard-motors/electric-outboard](https://minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoors.com/electric-outboard-motors/electric-outboard) You should check out the BFT kayak board: [http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?forum=172](http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?forum=172) ---
**Author:** ![Catfishhunter19](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ec9cab/32.png) [@Catfishhunter19](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Catfishhunter19)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/thinking-of-getting-a-kayak-any-info-would-be-appreciated/307445/3 "2018-09-30T03:05:07Z")
I have a nice 12 foot Kingfish I will sell you for $150.