hornet driver
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I have a fishing kayak and go at least a dozen times a year. I'm limited to lakes and rivers around here but still lots of fun. I have a Pelican Catch120, very stable when when standing. Added a Garmin Striker 4dv to it too to help when on bigger lakes.
If you're a good swimmer and not going into anything too rough, consider a type V PFD. Night and day difference when fishing. I used to never wear my old one because it was too bulky and rubbed my arms when casting and paddling. I forget I even am wearing my type V.
My only realy issue with fishing on a kayak (with a fly rod, both hands!) is that you get pulled / blown into the shore / weeds / trees etc..
For me, ideally is a pedal type kayak, so my hands are free at all times, and can 'hold position' when fighting 'the big one'.. I've seen 2, maybe 3, but they aren't cheap!
I have been looking at the auto/manual inflatable ones. It looks like there are a couple ways to go with these, a fanny pack style and vest type. When the fanny pack type gets inflated, you have to put it over your head. The vest type is already around the neck. What few stores we have that do carry them want $75 and up for them. Online looks like cheap-0 ones starting at $25-$30 on up. I'm thinking something around $40-$50 would be fine. Anyone have any experience with inflatables? Brands?
I've done a ton of canoe fishing and a bit of kayak fishing. Finally sprung for a fishing kayak. Not a top end one and I plan on doing some mods to make it my own. The revues are mixed on older models but this one is the 3rd gen hull and much better tracking. Already added outriggers(very narrow)--
I used to kayak fish offshore from the Texas coast. Mostly off of Padre Island National Seashore. We call it BTB, beyond the breakers. Paddle out from the beach 1 to 6 miles. We catch kingfish, ling, red snapper, sharks. We paddle out to oil rigs and catch all kinds of fish under the rigs. Fun times. Getting to old for that kind of stuff now.
OP- "Any of you guys into kayak fishing?"
Haven't tried it. What kind of bait do you use for kayak?
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OP- "Any of you guys into kayak fishing?"
Haven't tried it. What kind of bait do you use for kayak?
reminds when the boss asked if I like 'ice fishing'?
I said: "No, I'm not that good. To cast & hit that little hole each & every time.."
For those who are balance-challenged, try a duck boat. It is like a wide kayak. Plus it doubles as a duck boat.
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