Any opinions on the ~$550 tandem kayaks by Lifetime that are sold all over the place? They look like the least expensive way to get started, but I don't know anything about the company or quality. My daughter and I have been bank fishing, but it's hit or miss when you only have access to a few cleared spots. I'm thinking we should try something else.

Ocean Kayak makes a decent tandem boat. I have seen a few in my area on craigslist for well under $500.