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I'm a kayak newb. What do I need to know?
Posted on 7/24/15 at 7:42 pm
Posted on 7/24/15 at 7:42 pm
Moved to Mandeville a few years ago and finally pulled the trigger and got a 11.5 foot Perception s.o.t. fishing kayak. I'm ready to learn.
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Posted on 7/24/15 at 7:58 pm to IMA who dat
Head down to Leeville in the morning.
There will be close to 100 kayak anglers down there fishing a tournament, with a weigh in being held at Topwater marina from 2-3pm. Great opportunity to see how people rig their kayaks and pick the brains of people who have been doing this for years!
There will be close to 100 kayak anglers down there fishing a tournament, with a weigh in being held at Topwater marina from 2-3pm. Great opportunity to see how people rig their kayaks and pick the brains of people who have been doing this for years!
Posted on 7/24/15 at 8:00 pm to IMA who dat
Wear your pfd and if you don't have a bright colored yak, get a flag.
Posted on 7/24/15 at 10:49 pm to IMA who dat
If you have a small hole in the bottom, don't tell yourself "I can still make a quick fishing trip, I'll patch the hole later"
Posted on 7/25/15 at 7:27 am to IMA who dat
Not much to say really. Be safe (wear a pfd, fish an area you feel comfortable) and have fun.
It will take you a handful of trips to figure out how to best rig your kayak.
It will take you a handful of trips to figure out how to best rig your kayak.
Posted on 7/25/15 at 7:39 am to IMA who dat
Do not continuously paddle on one side.
Posted on 7/25/15 at 8:52 am to WPBTiger
Dont try to fish in the center of a small winding bayou. U will get run over
Posted on 7/25/15 at 8:58 am to IMA who dat
Kayak Fishing Safety
Also dont fish with Polar Pop he attracts Alligators.
Also dont fish with Polar Pop he attracts Alligators.
This post was edited on 7/25/15 at 9:09 am
Posted on 7/25/15 at 9:00 am to IMA who dat
Heat safety is big right now. Figure out a cooler setup and bring plenty of water. I recommend convertible pants and long sleeve shirt. The heat is going to make you want to not wear a PFD and because of that, spend the money on an auto inflate PFD.
Use buddy system and always have float plan.
There are several good spots for learning. It will take a few trips to get a feel for paddling, fishing, learning how you want it rigged, etc
Use buddy system and always have float plan.
There are several good spots for learning. It will take a few trips to get a feel for paddling, fishing, learning how you want it rigged, etc
This post was edited on 7/25/15 at 9:09 am
Posted on 7/25/15 at 11:33 am to IMA who dat
If you hear a motor, get your head on a swivel and make sure you're seen. If you hear what sound like someone trying to pull start a motor, that's an alligator, leave her alone.
Do yourself a favor and buy a stake out pole or marsh anchor.
Always remember that you have to paddle back.
Do yourself a favor and buy a stake out pole or marsh anchor.
Always remember that you have to paddle back.
Posted on 7/25/15 at 1:20 pm to DLauw
Once you fish a few times you'll want a $1000 kayak. Then a $1500 and so on. I'm up to $2,000 right now without accessories
Posted on 7/25/15 at 6:16 pm to IMA who dat
Also get with user:Jim Beam.
Posted on 7/25/15 at 8:43 pm to hogdaddy
I like fishing in rivers because I find it better to fish with a current moving me slowly.
Paddle upstream and fish back. This way you know you can always get back to your car.
Paddle upstream and fish back. This way you know you can always get back to your car.
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