Thanks much for all the advice, tips and information about your yaks. You have given me a lot to think about. On of the local dealers has a big kayak "demo day" coming up where they are supposed to have over 100 diffenent models available. This event will probably be a zoo, but will at least give me a starting point.
JonS, special thanks for the comments on taking gear along on demos. I should also try getting them on my Thule car racks, and will look into the H2O fittings as Oznavad suggested. By the way Oznavad, who makes those "wheels with suction cups that attach to your back window" you mentioned?
Porter, one of my coworkers has a Necky Dolphin and likes it a lot. Unfortunately, he isn't interested in fishing.
Cpt Bob, I didn't mention it, but I also have a Poke Boat. Unfortunately, I bought the wide model (I think it's 39"), which I think is awkward to paddle, especially with the short paddle I got from Poke. I use it mainly for ponds and lakes. I plan to try it on some salt backwaters, but want a SOT for the Bay.
By the way, have you guys read the reviews on Cobra Explorer and Navigator on www.*******? There are lots of negative comments about the lack of secondary stability and sudden capsizes. Some of you may want to add own reviews to balance it out a little.
Thanks again, and may all your Striper's be big ones!