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kayak fishing?
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:20 am
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:20 am
I am looking at getting into a little kayak fishing. Anyone have any experiennce and know the pros/cons with kayak fishing? From what I see it seems to be a more economical way to fish lakes and marsh areas. TIA
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Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:22 am to SinksEveryConference
Otters will frick you up
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:23 am to SinksEveryConference
gator bait
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:24 am to Salmon
quote:
Otters will frick you up
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:26 am to SinksEveryConference
Ascend FS10 is what I have and fish out of nearly every afternoon. Great for small ponds and lakes. The wind fricks me up a lot but I've learned how to deal with that.
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:33 am to SinksEveryConference
Pros:
It's cheap. No gas, and you can buy a good used kayak for about $400-$500 on Craigslist.
You can put in anywhere you are allowed.
It's good exercise.
It's fun to just paddle sometimes.
You can get places big boats cannot.
Cons:
Wind is your worst enemy
Limited in the amount of gear you can bring
Limited in the amount of area you can cover
Limited in the amount of fish you can keep
Big boats pretty much ignore you and will act like you are not even there
It's cheap. No gas, and you can buy a good used kayak for about $400-$500 on Craigslist.
You can put in anywhere you are allowed.
It's good exercise.
It's fun to just paddle sometimes.
You can get places big boats cannot.
Cons:
Wind is your worst enemy
Limited in the amount of gear you can bring
Limited in the amount of area you can cover
Limited in the amount of fish you can keep
Big boats pretty much ignore you and will act like you are not even there
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:34 am to SinksEveryConference
Get an actual fishing kayak with rod holders, paddle holder, places to put plenty of crap for sure. Being able to have access to all your gear by just reaching over is much much more important than in a regular boat. I've only been once, but it was pretty fun, something you can afford to do every weekend.
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:41 am to Bama and Beer
quote:
Bama and Beer
How "friendly" is it fishing from the kayak? Are you able to maneuver around to get tackle, take off fish, drink a beer or two?
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:41 am to Salmon
Very nice.
Here's my pros/cons.
Pros:
There's nothing like being dragged around by a nice fish
I can literally carry my yak and launch nearly anywhere I choose
Shallow areas are very easy to fish
No gas :nana;
Didn't have to buy a trailer cause I strap it on top of my vehicle
Cons:
Otters will frick with you
Like you said, limited on the fish you can keep
Choppy water sucks arse
Haven't been tipped yet but I'm sure it will happen
Gonna hate the day a gator is close by and wants to be ghey
Here's my pros/cons.
Pros:
There's nothing like being dragged around by a nice fish
I can literally carry my yak and launch nearly anywhere I choose
Shallow areas are very easy to fish
No gas :nana;
Didn't have to buy a trailer cause I strap it on top of my vehicle
Cons:
Otters will frick with you
Like you said, limited on the fish you can keep
Choppy water sucks arse
Haven't been tipped yet but I'm sure it will happen
Gonna hate the day a gator is close by and wants to be ghey
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:47 am to Salmon
Salmon hit the spot on pros/cons. Just keep your friends with the bass and bayboats and you will be allright.
For fishing the marsh and open waters, i'd go with a 14' or longer boat, like a Native Manta Ray 14, Wilderness Systems Tarpon 14 or Ocean Kayak Prowler 15. All are fast and track well, as well as shed water thru scupper holes. For small river and pond fishing, a 12' boat will work, like a Native Ultimate 12 or WS Commander 12. The later two models are good for standing, but width sacrifices speed.
The closest quality dealer to you would be Pack & Paddle in Lafayette. I'd highly recommend going to one of their demo days to test before you buy. If in BR you can go to the Backpacker or Masseys. Backpacker does demos at the LSU lakes, and Masseys does demos in New Orleans.
For fishing the marsh and open waters, i'd go with a 14' or longer boat, like a Native Manta Ray 14, Wilderness Systems Tarpon 14 or Ocean Kayak Prowler 15. All are fast and track well, as well as shed water thru scupper holes. For small river and pond fishing, a 12' boat will work, like a Native Ultimate 12 or WS Commander 12. The later two models are good for standing, but width sacrifices speed.
The closest quality dealer to you would be Pack & Paddle in Lafayette. I'd highly recommend going to one of their demo days to test before you buy. If in BR you can go to the Backpacker or Masseys. Backpacker does demos at the LSU lakes, and Masseys does demos in New Orleans.
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:51 am to Bama and Beer
quote:
Haven't been tipped yet but I'm sure it will happen
I've only tipped once in 4 years and it was a stupid mistake.
I was taking out of a bayou, and the water was high, so the current was strong. I pulled in perpendicular to the bank, with the nose on the bank, and the back end still in the water. Of course, with the front stuck on the bank, the back kept moving down stream, thus throwing me of balance, and from instinct, I put my arm down to brace, but obviously you cannot brace yourself on water. This was in February as well. It was cold.
I lost my favorite knife during that as well...
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:52 am to SinksEveryConference
quote:It's damn fun bro. I can be in my kayak 5+ hours and think nothing of it. Just taking a piss is a little tricky :lol.
How "friendly" is it fishing from the kayak?
quote:Yep.
Are you able to maneuver around to get tackle
quote:Occasionally it gets a little tricky when you have a bass flailing around amongst your legs with three treble hooks flying around all over the place.
take off fish
quote:Absolutely. Or 12 or so.
drink a beer or two?
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:53 am to Salmon
quote:
Salmon
Do you think this kayak would suffice for fishing the Shreveport area? It is 10 ft long, weighs 40 pounds, and has two rod holders. It is the Pelican Getaway 100 model.
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:54 am to SinksEveryConference
If you plan on fishing the saltwater marsh in summer be sure to bring bug spray. You won't be able to outrun the sand and deer flies.
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:55 am to SinksEveryConference
quote:
How "friendly" is it fishing from the kayak?
Obviously not as friendly as fishing out of a big boat, but once you go out a few times, you will learn the best places to keep the essentials.
I usually fish with my feet in the water, straddling the kayak so I can have more room in front of me.
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:57 am to NawlinsTigah270
quote:
Do you think this kayak would suffice for fishing the Shreveport area? It is 10 ft long, weighs 40 pounds, and has two rod holders. It is the Pelican Getaway 100 model.
My buddy has that kayak and it works just fine for him. He fishes the river with it. Just don't expect it to track very well.
This post was edited on 3/22/11 at 8:58 am
Posted on 3/22/11 at 8:57 am to NawlinsTigah270
That kayak looks pretty good. I just think having to lift that little "door" thing in the back will be a little difficult for your gear, beer, ect. I prefer my bungees on the back of mine. Just my opinion.
Posted on 3/22/11 at 9:03 am to Bama and Beer
quote:
Absolutely. Or 12 or so.
Can you get a DUI in a paddle-powered vessel? Serious question.
I got a ticket in the University Lakes once for no life jackets, and I had been drinking so it made me wonder. It sucked because, for one I could walk across the lake on my knees and not drown, and two I knew the F$%^&*G game warden! What an a-hole!
Posted on 3/22/11 at 9:07 am to MC123
quote:I have no idea.
Can you get a DUI in a paddle-powered vessel?
Posted on 3/22/11 at 9:09 am to SinksEveryConference
I'm buying a stand up paddleboard, soon hopefully, that I plan to fish the marshes and bayous with. Just seems a ton easier on your body, though I'm sure I will end up soaked when I first start. I hope to boat it out to the barrier islands on flat days.
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