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$499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 4:37 pm
by paddlesalot
has anyone ever heard of the aqua lung fishing kayak??

Dicks has them for $499 and it includes a rudder . It looks alot like the perception caster angler.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 6:36 am
by Night Wing
Do you have a link so we can see what it looks like? I tried finding a link and came up empty.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 7:02 am
by paddlesalot
No it was in their sales flyer.
I can't even find a specification on it from Aqua Lung. I thought they only made scuba gear?

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 4:04 pm
by Agent VA
I too am asking this same question. Here's the link that I have.
http://dickssportinggoods.shoplocal.com ... ID=2486129

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:23 pm
by hdcowboy
Heres the pic of it blown up a little........

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:43 pm
by Agent VA
Looks freakin great for a starter yak but I can't even find out how long or wide it is....

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 7:12 am
by paddlesalot
I went into Dick's on Sunday to see this yak, they had no units instock.
they gave me a rain check for two units (at the reduced price/ w no expiration date) and the 1/2 price on the paddles

When they come in I will measure the units and post

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 8:29 am
by paddlesalot
Dick's called and stated they had the units in stock, but when I got there they had a Perception Caster 12.5 with no rudder waiting.

I told them no way!!!

The manager said he would make it right and ordered a rudder kit from perception, and had it shipped to my house at no additional charge.


pictures to follow.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 10:15 am
by paddlesalot
heres the yaks

12.5 feet length
29 1/2 in width
68 lbs

seats
anchor
rudder
and rod holders included in price

seem to work well for me

i'm 6'2" and 250lbs

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 11:03 am
by CobraAviTek
They look like quality boats for the price. I saw them in person up here in NC and thought about getting one for my wife.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 11:40 am
by zarco
CobraAviTek wrote:They look like quality boats for the price. I saw them in person up here in NC and thought about getting one for my wife.
They are. Built like a tank.
I own one of those. (caster12.5) and it's an awesome boat.
I bought mine a few years ago and paid $850 I believe. Mine came with a rudder only.

499 for everything paddlesalot got is an awesome deal. :dance:
I wish I needed another boat but I don't

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 10:01 pm
by triggerman
I stopped by a Dicks store in San Antonio and saw the aqua lung...they had one in stock and it did have a rudder...the length was 12 ft. and width was 30". They also had a perception for the same price of $499 without a rudder...good score on having the manager send you the rudders. I looked at the tags on the aqua lung and it was produced by voodoo tech. which is riot kayaks. I haven't found out too much info. on how the ride is.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 11:24 pm
by surfers77
Looks better than a castaway. I'd buy one just to chunk in the truck.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 10:43 am
by triggerman
I went ahead and bought the aqua lung yesterday and can't wait to get out on the water for a test run...I need to add a couple of things but overall it seems tobe pretty good....I just can't figure out where to put a scotty rod holder with extender....does anyone have any ideas the middle has a cupholder and right behide it theres a groove for a water bottle.

Thanks

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 4:55 pm
by smellyhands
That is the absolute best deal I have ever seen on a new kayak. A kayak from a good company (perception) WITH a rudder for $500 bucks is an absolute steal.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 8:12 pm
by pescosolo
Same 499 deal for the Aqua Lung available last week at Dick's in Tampa. I'm new to kayaks, so I wasn't sure what to think. I've been shopping for a fishing kayak for a couple months trying to determine the best kayak for as little money as possible. I figured this Aqua Lung must be of poor quality to be offered at 499 because nothing else comes close with the rudder, adjustable foot rests, storage, etc. I searched online for Aqua Lung and only found this forum. It's nice to see that others are saying it's a good one. I went in 3 times to Dick's looking at the Aqua Lung kayak. At this store, they were bright yellow in color. The store eventually sold out of them within a few days also... I was sort-of hoping for that so I could get a rain check and continue researching this kayak. Dick's tells me more are on the way. At first they didn't want to give a rain check, but in the end agreed to it. Once someone test drives one, please post reviews! Thanks!

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Tue May 26, 2009 8:46 am
by paddlesalot
took the perception caster fishing, it rode very well. I am 6'2" and over 250 no problem

I am planning on plugging the scupper hole to make th ride less wet.

I just wish I had bought a longer paddle !!! 230 is not long enough for a big boy.

My wife 5' 4" loves the yak and has no problem handling it.

Dicks has several of these in stock.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 2:34 pm
by fishin13rocks
Oh man, do I wish I had seen this kayak last week. Just got back from my local dick's sg and I decided to check out this kayak since i had seen yall talking about it. I am a newb to all of this and looking for my first yak, but this perception looks good to me. Its just my luck though that the sale ended saturday! It is now $599. The manager said that he does not know when or if they will be running this deal again, but they do have a 30 day policy where they would refund you if it when on sale later. I decided I will just look around some more

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:50 am
by pescosolo
triggerman wrote:I went ahead and bought the aqua lung yesterday and can't wait to get out on the water for a test run...I need to add a couple of things but overall it seems tobe pretty good....I just can't figure out where to put a scotty rod holder with extender....does anyone have any ideas the middle has a cupholder and right behide it theres a groove for a water bottle.
Triggerman, please let us know what you think of the Aqua Lung after you 've taken it out. Give us the good and the bad. Much appreciated!

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:03 pm
by fishin13rocks
just to let all of you know, this deal is back at dick's. on sale for $499. I am thinking about buying one. Just wish someone knew more about it.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:10 pm
by pescosolo
I saw it on sale here in Tampa also. But it's 599... a 100 more. Looks like you're getting a better deal. I still have my rain check for 499 though. So far the only person who bought one (and posted) is triggerman.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:38 pm
by fishin13rocks
I know. That is why i am hesitant, I have not read a good review or heard alot of people talk about them. I am going to go grab a rain check, the sa dick's is out of stock.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:26 pm
by surfers77
It's basically a (perception), they ride nice and are good deals. I'd buy one but we dont have that store in corpus.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 10:05 pm
by paddlesalot
dicksd in killeen texas has the aqua lung and perception , they are honoring the $499 PRICE ON ALL UNITS IN STOCK JUST TELL THEM YOU SHOWED UP AND NONE HAD ARRIVED ON TRUCK.

Re: $499 for Aqua Lung fish kayak includes rudder at Dicks

Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2009 9:44 pm
by fishin13rocks
unfortunately the san antonio dick's group is being a bunch of d's themselves. They refuse to give out rain checks
even though they are out. They told me instead to go to the store on the other side of san antonio. So, I would reall
appreciate for anyone who owns or knows alot about the aqua lung to post their knowledge. Sorry I keep bringing
this back up.

-fishin