Long time no see, huh? Ha! I’m back.

I was looking for a kayak for about a year. I’ve been researching and I found a couple companies, thanks to Americans Working, Jammer Canoe and Kayak and Old Town Canoe and Kayak.

On further research, I ran across Emotion kayaks, I must say, they make a beautiful kayak. They were, unfortunately, out of my price range.

I was looking around for a 12′ kayak that could hold some gear for overnight river adventures. I ran across the Loon 120, from Old Town,  at a Cabela’s… Though I don’t like buying from big chains, they had an unbeatable price on the kayak. Unfortunately… I did purchase a paddle and life jacket of unknown origin I feel kinda crappy about this.. I’ll try to make it up in the future.

Took the loon out last night for it’s maiden voyage. Kayaking is wonderful. It reminds me of fly fishing, it keeps the mind focused on one thing and the rest of the world is put on hold. So relaxing… I may have to try them together! Fly fishing from a kayak sure sounds fun.

I went kayaking with my dad a few weekends ago in his kayak, It seemed a lot of people were sporting old town kayaks.

Also, as a side note, I had been looking around for used kayaks for about 6 months. Nothing turned up on the craigslist that was what I wanted, in my price range. I prefer to buy used if possible. Saves me money and gives money to someone local.

It seems there are always options out there. I was buying some fishing tackle this weekend at one of those giant outdoor shops. They had an amazing selection of everything. For example, fishing hooks primarily were made elsewhere.  I happened across some, for the same price, Made in the USA. Bobbers were another example. There were all kinds made in the US, and at very competitive prices (even cheaper than foreign made stuff in some cases).

I am a big stickler for quality. I generally will put Quality over Origin. But 9 out of 10 times I’ve found the USA made products wins in that category, anyway.

∞That’s your mission if you choose to accept it. Let us know what you bought instead of something else.