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Picking up 2015 outback today
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:16 am
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:16 am
Going to be fishing marsh around big lake tomorrow. I demo'd, decided, and this will be my first trip out. I need some help with essentials so that I do not have any "oh shite, I forgot about that" moments on the water.
I have a small floating net and stringer
Compact tackle bag with what I will need
Dry box
Thinking I will need:
Anchor
Anchor trolley
Crate or box?
Hog trough or some type of measuring tool
Rod leashes
Paddle leash
Flag/light
Safety kit
And other absolute must have for first trip? Trying to keep it minimal until I know how this will go.
I have a small floating net and stringer
Compact tackle bag with what I will need
Dry box
Thinking I will need:
Anchor
Anchor trolley
Crate or box?
Hog trough or some type of measuring tool
Rod leashes
Paddle leash
Flag/light
Safety kit
And other absolute must have for first trip? Trying to keep it minimal until I know how this will go.
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Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:19 am to KABoss02
First time ever kayak fishing?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:21 am to KABoss02
seems like you've got just about everything except your rods.
I think rods are an absolute must have
I think rods are an absolute must have
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:22 am to maisweh
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I think rods are an absolute must have
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:26 am to KABoss02
Keep it pretty minimal your first few trips out and you'll quickly figure out what you need/don't need. If you're going to be fishing alot of shallow marsh then I'd suggest making a PVC stake out pole. I carry an anchor but it rarely gets used unless I'm in ~5ft+ depths.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:27 am to StrongBackWeakMind
Yes, first time. Kayaked a few times. Experienced in normal boats.
Thought about including rods, but figured I needed to leave something out to get harassed about, haha.
Thought about including rods, but figured I needed to leave something out to get harassed about, haha.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:28 am to KABoss02
Pics or it didn't happen
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:31 am to Easternrio
Leave the stronger and take a cooler if you're in the salt. The tax man will taketh.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:33 am to KABoss02
Go minimal for sure. All I bring every time I fish out of the yak is fly rod, paddle, park and pole, small ice chest, and then a box of flies.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:33 am to KABoss02
quote:
Picking up 2015 outback today
I thought Subarus were for Yankee hipsters
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:36 am to KABoss02
Well good luck to you. It's very addicting.
Don't forget an ice chest for water, beer, etc.
You might find that you'll want a fish bag/ice chest to keep the fish in. Dragging a stringer full of reds and trout around all day isn't very fun.
Other things to consider:
- net
- fish grip
- stick anchor: I use a broom stick with a PVC T-connector duct taped to the top; I'm rarely in water deep enough to need a mushroom anchor
Like someone else said, it will take you a few times out to figure out what you need and where you want to store it.
This post was edited on 10/8/15 at 9:40 am
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:36 am to KABoss02
Where do you plan on fishing in BL? For you first time out I'd perhaps look for areas with low boat traffic.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:36 am to SouthboundTiger
Any recs on an ice chest that is a good fit in these?
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:38 am to YOURADHERE
I was actually going to fish the marsh west of spicers for reds this time to get my feet under me before going for bigger water. Any suggestions?
This post was edited on 10/8/15 at 9:42 am
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:42 am to KABoss02
Niceee
Launch at Devall rd public launch and fish those coves. Low boat traffic but watch for oysters
Launch at Devall rd public launch and fish those coves. Low boat traffic but watch for oysters
This post was edited on 10/8/15 at 9:44 am
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:43 am to KABoss02
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Must have: go to Home Depot/Lowes and pick up a 8' tomato/garden stake. They also have shorter... get the 8 footer. It's green plastic coated tubing... ribbed for her pleasure. It's $4 and a great short term stake out pole. You can stick it through paddle holder bungee on side of yak. You will eventually want a trolley but you can't beat this setup for $4
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:46 am to KABoss02
I have a few buddies that have been doing well in that same area but I've never tagged along with them. I've fished West Cove a few times, and done well, that's another option that's near by. You can put in at the boat launch, take a right at the second canal and that leads to a ton of broken marsh area with alot of shallow flats.
Posted on 10/8/15 at 9:47 am to KABoss02
Not sure if it will fit in your kayak, but I use a bag cooler. See below. It can hold a mess of fish.
You also might be able to stuff a cooler in the front hatch (no clue how deep or wide it is). I have one like this in the front hatch of my Native Redfish.
You also might be able to stuff a cooler in the front hatch (no clue how deep or wide it is). I have one like this in the front hatch of my Native Redfish.
This post was edited on 10/8/15 at 9:51 am
Posted on 10/8/15 at 10:32 am to StrongBackWeakMind
I use a Cali Inovations in my outback
Posted on 10/8/15 at 11:36 am to KABoss02
What's the thread about?
Kayak fishing or bragging about a new outback?
Kayak fishing or bragging about a new outback?
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