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Anyone going tomorrow? I am trying to get the skunk out of the new kayak, easier said than done. I am still staying on smaller lakes was planning on leaving the house around 1ish. Any other yak anglers out there would be fun to go with someone and split up or tackle a specific shoreline together.

Thanks for all the help guys greatly appreciate it!!

Guys I hope this is okay to post in here if not tell me I'll get it removed. I am looking for topo maps for the local lakes in KC area from Hillsdale, Milford, Perry, Clinton, to La Cynge sized and all the way down to Lake Lenexa, SMP, and others. I just got a fishing kayak, and want to gain as much advanced knowledge as I can. I "think" I have checked out USGS website as much as I can and cant find these. Any help in tracking these down would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Thank you very much Hanover_Yakker! Really appreciate the info. I was think about using velcro dots on the end of the rod (Vaseline will be cheaper) and to just mark other spots for items. I was thinking about the YakAttack rails or the mighty mounts, just need to keep the gear add-ons to a usable level. Do you use anything to dampen the noise in the kayak. Padding or rubber gripping (like on hook one website)? Again thanks for the info. and my whole goal is to minimize the number of times my kayak "humbles" my balance!!

Got the best birthday present so far, Wife let me purchase first ever water vessel, guess all my "subtle hints" finally pushed her over the edge. She said we both had to be able to use it. After researching and finally making a decision, went with the Jackson Big Tuna in Forest camo. Will be getting this on the water next weekend hopefully, it is going to be burning a whole in that work bench. Not going to fish first time out, just get it one the water and paddle to see how it handles. If anyone in the KC area fishes the local smaller lakes (Lenexa, Olathe, Gardner, Johnson County parks) let me know. It would be nice to go with some guys that have more experience to learn from. I wont feel comfortable with bigger lakes till I have made a few trips on smaller ones, but eventually hope to get out on Hillsdale, La Cyange, and other local lakes that are good for bass fishing. Any tips you guys can give me on kayak fishing to get me started would be greatly appreciated... Items I still have to purchase: PFD Paddles (yeah two there are no free rides, at least i hope) Items to consider: Anchor Trolley Brush Clip Anchor (unsure of type) Paddle leash (i think) Rod leashes DIY push pole Fish finder (not for a year or two) Dry box & Battery Mounting options

Hello everyone, I am a new member to the forums, I live in the merriam, KS area. I am a 27 year old, athletic trainer (ie sports medicine) for a local college so my falls and winters are pretty busy. I have been fishing all my life but have never been good at it; I like to fish for bass (large and smallies), crappie, walleye, and/or catfish. I am a shore fisherman, looking at getting a fishing kayak in the near future (most likely a freedom hawk just have to talk the wife into it). I would like to learn from someone who is willing to teach, I don't want handouts. I am purely a recreational fisherman and primarily catch/pic/release, unless I can get into good crappie. Look forward to enjoying the knowledge everyone has.