Kayak

[izzy65]

taking the kayak to the slough for the first time in the morning, hope I catch some fish,  will report when I get back,

[izzy65]

Have every thing loaded , going to bed for a couple  hours. hope to be on the water 5 am, only  have a hour drive, .

[dsqui]

good luck

[tater140]

Let us know how you do.  I love Kayak fishing

[izzy65]

Never made it, had truck problems

[Jig_Head]

I love Kayak fishing

Same here. I just bass fished outta mine Wednesday and bluegill fished out of it thursday

[indianahooker]

mite have to get me a kayak! lol

[Jig_Head]

mite have to get me a kayak! lol

you really should

[taxid]

Never made it, had truck problems

Been there done that. 

[taxid]

I should get into that. I have an isolated small lake near me that has an access site but it's not wide enough for a typical boat and trailer. It looks like no one ever fishes it.

What are we talking investment wise?

No boat registration or numbers required right?

[abishop]

I think we all have been there and done that UNFORTUNATELY.

[taxid]

I think we all have been there and done that UNFORTUNATELY.

Coaxed my dad to go fishing with me and the boat trailer had a flat. Another time the outboard refused to start. He likes to bring it up.  

Heck my cousin and I took a fellow taxidermist fishing and we didn't catch squat. Took him one more time - same thing. (Night fishing for trout on Oliver). My cousin says don't invite that SOB he's bad luck! I didn't and the next time we limited out.

It really had to do with cold fronts. For some reason even though the fish were about 23 foot down just after a front went through you couldn't buy a bite. However the best fishing was on the hottest muggiest nights where a front hadn't gone through for several days.

[Boomer]

What are we talking investment wise?

No boat registration or numbers required right?

If you fish state waters like Woster Lake at Potato Creek S.P. you will need a lake sticker. This is good for any state managed lake. Relatively cheep.

A kayak can be a cheap investment but may not be the best yak for fishing. If you could go somewhere and try one out it would be great. Figure $500 - $1000 for a decent kayak. Get one that is stable. Some come with rod holders and some don't. I think at least one or two rod holders are needed. One thing I would look for in a newer model kayak is a molded-in paddle holder. Just a place to place the paddle while casting. You will still need a paddle strap or holder. (A decent paddle will run you another $75 or so.)
Any additions can be whatever you like. My son has a depth sounder on his.

One BIG thing to get is a life jacket that gives you good under arm space. Trust me on this.

Don't think just small waters and rivers but we fish places like Monroe Res; Bass Lake; Summit Lake; Hardy Lake etc. with ours.

[taxid]

If you fish state waters like Woster Lake at Potato Creek S.P. you will need a lake sticker. This is good for any state managed lake. Relatively cheep.

A kayak can be a cheap investment but may not be the best yak for fishing. If you could go somewhere and try one out it would be great. Figure $500 - $1000 for a decent kayak. Get one that is stable. Some come with rod holders and some don't. I think at least one or two rod holders are needed. One thing I would look for in a newer model kayak is a molded-in paddle holder. Just a place to place the paddle while casting. You will still need a paddle strap or holder. (A decent paddle will run you another $75 or so.)
Any additions can be whatever you like. My son has a depth sounder on his.

One BIG thing to get is a life jacket that gives you good under arm space. Trust me on this.

Don't think just small waters and rivers but we fish places like Monroe Res; Bass Lake; Summit Lake; Hardy Lake etc. with ours.

Thanks Boomer! Much appreciated!

[Jig_Head]

I should get into that. I have an isolated small lake near me that has an access site but it's not wide enough for a typical boat and trailer. It looks like no one ever fishes it.

What are we talking investment wise?

No boat registration or numbers required right?

I just bought a new one back in March. I got the Ascend FS10 for $550 and love it. It's got 2 rod holders and a spot for a 3rd one where you can put in the removable kind u pop in and out of a boat. It has the molded in paddle holder boomer was talkin bout, which makes fishing way easier then the previous kayak I had. Also has a dry storage area for phones, keys, license, etc. And a tie off thing on each side for tying up to a dock, dropping an anchor, or a fish basket/stringer. No numbers or registration required. I never wear a life jacket but I occasionally bring one when I hit lake michigan. Kayaks are way more stable then they look. I kayak fish Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri 2 or 3 times a year (biggest man made lake in North America) and lake michigan 10 or so times a year