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School me on kayak fishing
Posted on 4/21/21 at 11:18 am
Posted on 4/21/21 at 11:18 am
I want to get into kayak fishing for something to do outdoors on the weekends. I will finally be living closer to a body of water that would be good to do this. I have no gear and wouldn't mind a cheaper starter setup. What's a good resource to help me find all the gear I would need?
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Posted on 4/21/21 at 11:28 am to LoneStar23
check facebook for fishing groups local to you. kayak guys like to help out other kayak guys
Posted on 4/21/21 at 11:30 am to LoneStar23
Word of advice. Don’t cheap out even if you think you might hate it. A good fishing kayak holds it value. Also a lot of value in a used kayak too. Like a 2016 hobie outback for 1800-2000 is a good buy. If you bought it for that much you could sell it for that.
The difference between a cheap kayak and a more expensive one might make or break your interest in continuing to kayak fish.
Also you “need” to start is a kayak and your normal gear. You’ll figure out what YOU “need”. 1 rod, 2 gold spoons, a small net, pliers, and something to put fish in is all you need to catch a limit of reds off the side LA 1
The difference between a cheap kayak and a more expensive one might make or break your interest in continuing to kayak fish.
Also you “need” to start is a kayak and your normal gear. You’ll figure out what YOU “need”. 1 rod, 2 gold spoons, a small net, pliers, and something to put fish in is all you need to catch a limit of reds off the side LA 1
This post was edited on 4/21/21 at 11:33 am
Posted on 4/21/21 at 11:32 am to LoneStar23
Watch YouTube videos about how to get in and out of a kayak without turning it over.Wish I had done that before I took mine fishing 1’st time.I don’t lose any fishing equipment but lost a pair of glasses.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 11:43 am to LoneStar23
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School me on kayak fishing
Do a search. There is a huge thread on anything and everything kayak fishing
Posted on 4/21/21 at 11:45 am to LoneStar23
What general area and for what will you be fishing? Plenty of people from all over on there that I’m sure would be willing to give some tips.
I did it for years before buying a boat, I miss it from time to time and loved it while I was in it.
I did it for years before buying a boat, I miss it from time to time and loved it while I was in it.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 11:58 am to LoneStar23
Check out Louisiana Custom Kayaks. The owner will give you excellent advice on just about anything you could ask.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 1:40 pm to LoneStar23
Don’t know your location but I highly recommend Pack and Paddle in Lafayette. I had a fantastic experience with them. Very nice and knowledgeable.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 3:18 pm to LoneStar23
make sure to paddle with the wind going out and coming in.
That's all I got because I went once without following that rule and I never went again.
That's all I got because I went once without following that rule and I never went again.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 3:21 pm to LoneStar23
Plenty questions on what you are trying to fish (pond/river/marsh, etc...). But you need to start with a boat. First do you want sit in or sit on unit? My experience is that sit in is more stable but if water get in, it ain't easy to get it out. I currently have an inexpensive Old Town Vapor 10' sit in unit. It is way more comfortable that my first yak that was a sit on Pelican 12' (POS, completely uncomfortable). Again, as stated, you can get into a yak cheap but the comfort level diminishes greatly the cheaper you go. Personally I prefer my 13' pirouge over either yak I owned (more room to put stuff). Also its worth mentioning that unless you can secure the yak via 2 anchors; its one of the most frustrating things to try and fish from. Even with the slightest of breezes. Good luck Bro.
Posted on 4/21/21 at 4:31 pm to LoneStar23
Of you’re thinking you plan to kayak fish on a regular basis, going cheap might deter you from going as often. You want something stable with a comfortable seat above all else. How well it paddles and tracks through the water is a big deal if you aren’t planning to get a pedal drive.
A lot of the kayak dealers do demo days where you can test out different models on the water. I think Massey’s in New Orleans holds demo days on first Saturday of the month (check with them to be sure) and Everything Kayak in Gulfport has a demo pool in their shop where you can test them out. Or maybe rent one for the day from PAC Kayak Rentals in Pointe aux Chenes and see how you like fishing out of it.
Gear: comfortable PFD (I prefer inflatable because you dont even notice you’re wearing it), stakeout pole and/or small anchor, leashes or floats for your rods in case you flip, a crate of some type for tackle and storage, soft cooler like AO, rod holders. That should cover the basics. Everything Kayak has a huge selection of accessories in their store. Its like being a kid in a candy store
A lot of the kayak dealers do demo days where you can test out different models on the water. I think Massey’s in New Orleans holds demo days on first Saturday of the month (check with them to be sure) and Everything Kayak in Gulfport has a demo pool in their shop where you can test them out. Or maybe rent one for the day from PAC Kayak Rentals in Pointe aux Chenes and see how you like fishing out of it.
Gear: comfortable PFD (I prefer inflatable because you dont even notice you’re wearing it), stakeout pole and/or small anchor, leashes or floats for your rods in case you flip, a crate of some type for tackle and storage, soft cooler like AO, rod holders. That should cover the basics. Everything Kayak has a huge selection of accessories in their store. Its like being a kid in a candy store
Posted on 4/21/21 at 7:09 pm to LoneStar23
I just got a Vibe Sea Ghost 130 a few months ago and I can't say enough about it. It has features I really wasn't thinking about when I bought it.
There are a lot of ways to customize and upgrade a kayak but some are easier than others to work on.
Some features you'll want:
Comfy seat
Stability
Adjustable foot rests
Built in rod holders and/or placed to attach your own (preferably both)
Tackle/ cooler storage that is easy to reach
Things that are nice to have:
Rudder $
Pedal drive $$$
Transducer mount
Accessories:
PFD - get one that's comfortable preferably with some pockets
Paddle (get carbon fiber if you can afford it, you'll appreciate the light weight)
Anchor and/or Power Pole
Anchor trolley to control the angle of your boat in relation to the wind
Extra rod holders
A small cooler (I bought a Magellan for $40 that has 2 rod holders on the side)
Leashes to keep from losing stuff
There's something super relaxing about paddling around a lake and catching fish. No motor noise, no noisy people, just you and the water and the wildlife.
There are a lot of ways to customize and upgrade a kayak but some are easier than others to work on.
Some features you'll want:
Comfy seat
Stability
Adjustable foot rests
Built in rod holders and/or placed to attach your own (preferably both)
Tackle/ cooler storage that is easy to reach
Things that are nice to have:
Rudder $
Pedal drive $$$
Transducer mount
Accessories:
PFD - get one that's comfortable preferably with some pockets
Paddle (get carbon fiber if you can afford it, you'll appreciate the light weight)
Anchor and/or Power Pole
Anchor trolley to control the angle of your boat in relation to the wind
Extra rod holders
A small cooler (I bought a Magellan for $40 that has 2 rod holders on the side)
Leashes to keep from losing stuff
There's something super relaxing about paddling around a lake and catching fish. No motor noise, no noisy people, just you and the water and the wildlife.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 5:58 am to LoneStar23
Once you hook into a nice redfish in a kayak, you will be hooked. You can get to places where motorboats cannot go.
Posted on 4/22/21 at 6:16 am to LoneStar23
Sit on top
Posted on 4/22/21 at 6:44 am to Success
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Word of advice. Don’t cheap out even if you think you might hate it. A good fishing kayak holds it value. Also a lot of value in a used kayak too. Like a 2016 hobie outback for 1800-2000 is a good buy. If you bought it for that much you could sell it for that.
The difference between a cheap kayak and a more expensive one might make or break your interest in continuing to kayak fish.
This is 100% true. Most kayak dealers offer a rental fleet if you are interested in renting for the day to try it out. They also have demo days that will allow you to try different kayaks side by side. A day fishing in a Native, Hobie, etc with a quality pedal drive and a comfortable seat is 1000 times more enjoyable then going buy a $200 Pelican from Academy, sitting on plastic, and paddling. Used kayaks do hold their value well. Spend some money on a quality used boat and if you decide in a year that it's not for you...you'll likely be able to break even or only be out a couple hundred bucks when you sell it.
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