Basic needs to get going - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Guyak · 06-19-2007, 05:27 PM

My first season season I fished with two poles and threw plastics for calicos etc. Just getting an idea of what I needed. Now I got the Kaya Tank, new Planos, flush mounted compass, and three rods. Still adding as I go.

Gaff, and safety equipment was more important to me. Still need to get the VHF, but Cell phone works for now.

Fish Finder/GPS, Crate, more poles are next on the list.

Take is slow and you will get it just right. You'll also keep the wife happy with less money spent

Oh also, I was catching fish with $1200 spent for yak, paddle, seat, and basic safety equipment. Best $1200 ever spent.

taggermike · 06-20-2007, 06:08 AM

I started out on a surf board with a fishing rod held in my teeth, then moved up to a big paddle board where I could actually sit up and use a canoe paddle. My first kayak felt like a yatch but I kept the same minimalist mentallity in rigging it. I knew what I needed and slowly added acessories as it became clear I needed them. My yak works for me. Like the other guys said, start simple and get to know your kayak and you will learn what you need. Every time I go to the launch at LJ shores I see great ideas on other yakkers boats. Get on the water, get comfortable. The whole time you're learning you're fishing and catching. Mike

h2ofishfo · 06-22-2007, 05:40 PM

yeah try to get away w/least as possible u dont wanna look like u are living out of your yak

clayfish · 06-22-2007, 07:54 PM

Check out the Kayak Dealers - they'll let you test drive different yaks. Spend at least 30 minutes in each or more. I purchased a Ocean Kayak (Drifter), wide and stable. I started fairly bare and have added a fish finder, rod holders, leashes. I made my own leashes. I just added the 6" center hatch. There is a brand "Hobie" with foot controls which is powerful and quick, however expensive. I too made the bait tube, my son in law made the live well for under $30 and went with a 6 volt battery for longer amp life and a reasonable cycle of water into the tank.

06-19-2007, 05:27 PM	#1
Guyak Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 44	My first season season I fished with two poles and threw plastics for calicos etc. Just getting an idea of what I needed. Now I got the Kaya Tank, new Planos, flush mounted compass, and three rods. Still adding as I go. Gaff, and safety equipment was more important to me. Still need to get the VHF, but Cell phone works for now. Fish Finder/GPS, Crate, more poles are next on the list. Take is slow and you will get it just right. You'll also keep the wife happy with less money spent Oh also, I was catching fish with $1200 spent for yak, paddle, seat, and basic safety equipment. Best $1200 ever spent.

06-20-2007, 06:08 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I started out on a surf board with a fishing rod held in my teeth, then moved up to a big paddle board where I could actually sit up and use a canoe paddle. My first kayak felt like a yatch but I kept the same minimalist mentallity in rigging it. I knew what I needed and slowly added acessories as it became clear I needed them. My yak works for me. Like the other guys said, start simple and get to know your kayak and you will learn what you need. Every time I go to the launch at LJ shores I see great ideas on other yakkers boats. Get on the water, get comfortable. The whole time you're learning you're fishing and catching. Mike

06-22-2007, 05:40 PM	#3
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	yeah try to get away w/least as possible u dont wanna look like u are living out of your yak

06-22-2007, 07:54 PM	#4
clayfish Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 9	Check out the Kayak Dealers - they'll let you test drive different yaks. Spend at least 30 minutes in each or more. I purchased a Ocean Kayak (Drifter), wide and stable. I started fairly bare and have added a fish finder, rod holders, leashes. I made my own leashes. I just added the 6" center hatch. There is a brand "Hobie" with foot controls which is powerful and quick, however expensive. I too made the bait tube, my son in law made the live well for under $30 and went with a 6 volt battery for longer amp life and a reasonable cycle of water into the tank.