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Any kayak fishermen here?
Bowhunter57:
Last year I purchased a canoe, had it 2 months and sold it. It was entirely too unstable and difficult to load/unload on my vehicle...by myself.
The canoe was replaced with a kayak and it has become one of the best fishing machines that I've ever owned. It gives me access to waters that would otherwise be unfishable. For around $300 a person can get into a kayak and add accessories as you go. I've added rod holders, a fishfinder and modified the seat. Weighing in at 45 lbs. it can be loaded quickly, easily and transports safely to anywhere you care to go.
Any kayak fishermen here?
Bowhunter57
Savage .250:
Bowhunter57........ After reading your comments ,they could have been mine.
I bought a 10 pluse footer from Bass Pro Shops last year. Installed rod holders, made a small anchor out of an old plastic coffee container, made a couple more improvements and have really enjoyed it since.
Down sized my tackle as I`m fishing small lakes around my area. For the most part fish aren`t that big so lighter stuff much more fun. Mine is more of the "cockpit" type as your is more open.
Like you said, easy to load/unload by yourself. Plus, no gas to buy.
Once you get used to the " this thing is going to turn over" feeling, everything else falls into place. Certainly can get into places my Bass boat will never see!
Lots of fun plus, you get a work out along the way. ;D
By the way, I`m using all spinning gear. :o That`s for Zulu`s benefit!!
Zulu:
Spinning gear? Mostly small fish? Savage, I can't believe I am hearing this from you!
Did someone do an intervention? ::)
Zulu
streak:
Bowhunter57,
I like that setup!
Back in my home state of Louisiana, always wanted to take a pirogue down Dorcheat Bayou and hunt ducks, squirrels, and deer! After seeing your setup, I think it is a better setup as opposed to a pirogue. At my age I would definetly like the open type kayak ! Also would be great for fishing especially around cypress trees and stumps!
LunaticFringeInc:
Yep, I am a proud card carrying member of the Plastic Navy!
My ride is a Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Angler Edition thats been modded considerably.
-High Back Gel Seat
-7ah Battery
-'Cuda 242 Fish Finder
-12v Auxillary Lighting
-12v 360 degree white light
-Anchor Trolley w/ 5 lbs claw anchor and 100 feet line
-3 Scotty Rod Holders
- additional 4" Water Tight Acess
Its a great way to terrorize the local fish population. Pretty stealthy too, I have eased in behind bass anglers on my local lake after they have worked a spot and pulled up nice fish they were unable to coax out of structure. I can often access waters they cant as well making for some great fishing oppertunities since if I can walk to it, I can launch in it. I also have a PVC built rack that installs into the factory installed rocket launchers, thast allow 3 rods and one large net to be held securely in place until needed. My tackle consist of 3 soft tackle bags. One is set up primarily with Jigs and panfish type gear, the other is Bassin' lures and the larger bag is a worm bag with soft plastics. This makes for and extremely compact tackle system thats very well organized making access in the dark easy even. Its the best tackle system I have found to date. Most of my outings are at night hence all the additional lighting thats been installed. My personal best to date in Freshwater from my Kayak is a 38 lbs Blue Catfish on Lake Lewisville Tx.
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