Basic needs to get going

[Corey]

Basic needs: Aside from the kayak, paddle, & maybe roof rack (what kind of vehicle?) you can DIY most everything else to get started if cost is an issue. A pvc bait tube will get you started for less that $10 and rod & paddle leashes can be hommemade from some cord or whatever. A milk crate mounted behind the seat with some cut lengths of 2" pvc for rod holders will get you out there & fishing. My first yak was just a basic model w/ a crate w/ pvc rodholders & a plano bucket for bait and it caught a ton of fish at LJ. It doesn't have to be fancy to get started. You can always add nicer things as you go along. Use the search finction on the board and I'm sure you will find examples of how to make a bait tube, rig up a crate, etc.