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Posted on 5/24/19 at 2:56 pm to AlxTgr
I have to admit I like the simplicity of that yak.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:58 pm to LSUlefty
After a lot of internet research, reading dozens of pages of this post, and watching yak reviews I had settled on a Pelican Premium Enforcer 120X for around $600
But then I walked in Costco today and they had new arrivals of this guy: Lifetime Stealth Pro Angler
for $549 (it's usually a $700 yak) so I pulled the trigger.
So I now own a pretty cool kayak!
Any suggestions on good freshwater places to fish in the north Houston area are much appreciated.
Oh, and apologies in advance for the soon to come questions on gear and rigging.
But then I walked in Costco today and they had new arrivals of this guy: Lifetime Stealth Pro Angler
for $549 (it's usually a $700 yak) so I pulled the trigger.
So I now own a pretty cool kayak!
Any suggestions on good freshwater places to fish in the north Houston area are much appreciated.
Oh, and apologies in advance for the soon to come questions on gear and rigging.
This post was edited on 5/24/19 at 10:00 pm
Posted on 5/25/19 at 6:59 am to TygerTyger
Is lifetime and emotion the same? Emotion makes good stuff. You made the right decision between those two regardless.
Posted on 5/25/19 at 8:31 am to TygerTyger
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for $549 (it's usually a $700 yak) so I pulled the trigger.
Looks like a great entry level kayak. And for that price, I’d say you made out like a bandit.
I’m not too familiar with north Houston fishing. I only know of Lake Houston and Lake Conroe. Not sure if there are any smaller lakes or streams.
Good luck and enjoy!
Posted on 5/25/19 at 12:55 pm to AlxTgr
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You made the right decision between those two regardless.
Agreed. I'll take rotomolded with a lawn chair seat over the thermo-formed pelican with the other seat. And the lifetime open floorplan give you room to stand and apparently is stable enough to do so in.
Looks like a great entry level kayak.
Posted on 5/25/19 at 3:01 pm to The Last Coco
It has built in gear tracs and honestly looks like someone who fishes helped design it. Assuming it tracks well when paddling, that's a phenomenal deal. I'd consider picking up one as a spare at that price. Way better than most of the boats in the sub-$800 range.
Posted on 5/25/19 at 5:15 pm to AlxTgr
Yep, same company.
Thanks, I’m glad I did my research, and wsited for a good deal.
Thanks, I’m glad I did my research, and wsited for a good deal.
Posted on 5/25/19 at 5:16 pm to PillageUrVillage
Thanks.
Yeah my main hobby is bike racing. I can spend 4 figures on a bicycle because I know I’m going to be on it 3-4 times a week.
The yak is a new adventure.
Yeah my main hobby is bike racing. I can spend 4 figures on a bicycle because I know I’m going to be on it 3-4 times a week.
The yak is a new adventure.
Posted on 5/27/19 at 10:42 pm to TygerTyger
Well, my first day out on the water was a near complete disaster
The kayak itself is great, and I had no trouble launching it off Ocean Beach out to the Point Loma Kelp Beds, but that's about the only highlight of the day, having no trouble going there and back
I had an extremely hard time keeping my fishing rods/lines from getting tangled. I spent more time untangling then I actually did fishing. Twice things got so tangled I just cut the line and re-rigged.
I lost a white bucktail jig lure when my line got wrapped up too much in my rudder.
I lost my gold spoon lure when I cut a line when it was too tangled up in another lure of mine and I thought I had it hanging over my kayak but instead it bounced off into the water with the egg sinker
But the worst of all was when my jerkbait lure got stuck too deep inside one of the guide rings. I have 2 rods and both of them are the ones you can take apart into 2 pieces that way they fit in my car. Anyway I took it apart so I could get closer to the lure but somehow, I have no idea how, the handle/reel fell into the water. Lost a $140 rod. I don't think I put it back into the rod holder correctly.
So with only 1 rod remaining I tried to make do but at this point I was too frustrated and it was getting cold/windy so I just headed back in after 30 minutes of no bites.
Anyone got any tips for a newbie at this. What is the best way to prevent lines from getting tangled whether it be on the other rods or on boat equipment/rudders/whatever.
Fishing off a kayak is way different than a boat and I learned an expensive lesson today losing $150 in gear just from not being mentally prepared
The kayak itself is great, and I had no trouble launching it off Ocean Beach out to the Point Loma Kelp Beds, but that's about the only highlight of the day, having no trouble going there and back
I had an extremely hard time keeping my fishing rods/lines from getting tangled. I spent more time untangling then I actually did fishing. Twice things got so tangled I just cut the line and re-rigged.
I lost a white bucktail jig lure when my line got wrapped up too much in my rudder.
I lost my gold spoon lure when I cut a line when it was too tangled up in another lure of mine and I thought I had it hanging over my kayak but instead it bounced off into the water with the egg sinker
But the worst of all was when my jerkbait lure got stuck too deep inside one of the guide rings. I have 2 rods and both of them are the ones you can take apart into 2 pieces that way they fit in my car. Anyway I took it apart so I could get closer to the lure but somehow, I have no idea how, the handle/reel fell into the water. Lost a $140 rod. I don't think I put it back into the rod holder correctly.
So with only 1 rod remaining I tried to make do but at this point I was too frustrated and it was getting cold/windy so I just headed back in after 30 minutes of no bites.
Anyone got any tips for a newbie at this. What is the best way to prevent lines from getting tangled whether it be on the other rods or on boat equipment/rudders/whatever.
Fishing off a kayak is way different than a boat and I learned an expensive lesson today losing $150 in gear just from not being mentally prepared
Posted on 5/27/19 at 11:00 pm to The Funnie Five
A crate with rod holders will help with tackle storage and keeping rods from getting tangled up with each other.
As for losing rods, try cutting a section of small pool noodle and zip tying it on your rod. Yak Gear also makes these floats with velcro that you can order. At least if you drop a rod overboard, it should float
ETA: a leash is another option to make sure you don’t lose paddles or expensive rods, but personally I use the pool noodle type floats
As for losing rods, try cutting a section of small pool noodle and zip tying it on your rod. Yak Gear also makes these floats with velcro that you can order. At least if you drop a rod overboard, it should float
ETA: a leash is another option to make sure you don’t lose paddles or expensive rods, but personally I use the pool noodle type floats
This post was edited on 5/27/19 at 11:02 pm
Posted on 5/28/19 at 9:16 am to dakarx
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Can anyone tell be about the Barataria Canoe Launch? Haven't launched there, but bank fished right next to it. Its swamp and lots of thick grass, so probably not ideal for a pedal drive but would be fine for paddle. Good chance you'll see alligators close up because the canal isn't very wide.
Made 2 trips through the area, paddled out about 4000m (by gps) from the landing, caught a bunch of small cats along the way, even kept a couple. Saw some smallish bass, couldn't get them to hit anything at all. And Gators, LOTS of gators, most 4-6 footers, a couple larger.
Nothing to write home about for fishing, but pleasant and quiet for a relaxing paddle and watching gators up close.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 9:27 am to The Funnie Five
Wish there were video.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 9:28 am to The Funnie Five
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The Funnie Five
Sounds like a rough first trip.
Did you end up with the Hobie i11s?
If so, get yourself a crate or icechest for your gear and tackle and mount some rod holders to it.
Otherwise, those rod floats are great and very useful when surf launching.
As far as your gear getting tangled it is really just a matter of being mindful of where your line is at as you drift. Did you have multiple lines out?
Posted on 5/28/19 at 10:12 am to The Funnie Five
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I had an extremely hard time keeping my fishing rods/lines from getting tangled. I spent more time untangling then I actually did fishing. Twice things got so tangled I just cut the line and re-rigged.
I haven't looked at the Hobie Infaltable yaks, but if they have gear tracks it may be beneficial to get you two of these Zooka Tube rod holders.
I really like trolling for specks in the yak and those help me from getting tangled. You can turn the holder to where you rods are almost perpendicular to the water. I use 7ft rods so i have at least 15 ft between my lines. It may also help to stagger depths of each of your lures. Also make wide turns or reel one in completely when you are turning.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 10:36 am to The Funnie Five
Had to look that rig up, But looks like people are putting crate behind the seat with different types of long tube or just basic rod holders help separate ya lines and a good storage place for your some of your gear
And like someone else had posted the rod floats would be a must with that rig having no sides I would definitely have something for worse case, Because you have already seen bad shite happens
And like someone else had posted the rod floats would be a must with that rig having no sides I would definitely have something for worse case, Because you have already seen bad shite happens
Posted on 5/28/19 at 10:44 am to No8Easy2
A crate directly behind the seat works best for me. Cut some PVC pipe and duct taped them to the crate for rod / anchor pole holders.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:09 am to Tiger Prawn
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As for losing rods, try cutting a section of small pool noodle and zip tying it on your rod.
You can also just cut the pool noodle at an angle and it will hold without needing a zip tie or velcro
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:18 am to No8Easy2
That thing looks like it is one large treble hook or rogue hardhead fin away from popping.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 11:29 am to Drunken Crawfish
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That thing looks like it is one large treble hook or rogue hardhead fin away from popping
From what I've read, they're pretty damn durable and puncture resistant. Similar to white water rafts.
They also have multiple chambers so a puncture in one part of the kayak won't be an immediate safety issue and can be repaired back in land.
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