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Here's a picture showing an option for you. This works well for me in my lightweight kevlar pack canoe and I've used one of these on each side for years. It's good for just keeping your rod out of the way - in an upright position or tilted parallel for trolling. It attaches and can be removed easily and is made of strong lightweight aluminum. As you can see in the picture, a piece of wood is used to take up the space between the inside part of the clamp and the gunwhale (sp?). I use a short piece of shoe molding. On the outside you can use a very small piece of a rubber mat to protect your canoe if you are concerned with that. The product which I have no affiliation with other than just using it for the last 12 years is Tite-lok Rod Holder with C-Clamp. Hopefully you will find this helpful. Good luck

This is what I do. About 3 ft. of flouro leader. Using a quality #8 or #10 barrel swivel (see my more detailed description in Flouro line discussion started by Rev Ron on Aug 16). Cut about 1/8" of an anti tangle sleeve (anti tangle sleeve is a carp thing that I found useful for this application) and pull it down over the top half of the barrel swivel. This will protect the tip top guide of your rod in case you aren't paying attention and reel up too far. Doing this = 3 knots to fail; I know, but I'm good with that as I tie good knots and with proper drag setting, I've never had occasion for this to be a concern. Good luck and have fun.

If you are reluctant to get a covid vax because you are wary of the Mrna vaccines. There is an alternative old school, protein based vax that is now available. It's just now offered and you have to request the one by Novavax. If you do request this, make sure that's what they give you. I have no affiliation with any vaccine companies, however, I've done research. Do whatever, you think is best for you. Good luck. Stay safe and healthy.

Here's something else to consider. For a spinning setup try braid as your mainline - take your pick of brands; there's many good ones to choose from. I use 15# or something in that range. You know the advantages - smaller diameter, no memory = longer casting and less issues vs. floro mainline. Next step- tie on a quality #8 barrel swivel. Then tie your floro leader, use approx. three to four feet or so. You can use 15# as recommended above or some other brand - trilene, yo zuri, or whatever else you like. Just buy a filler spool 150 - 200 yards of regular floro line, no need for specialized/expensive leader product. If necessary, you can cut off and retie the end near the lure a few times before you put on another 3-4 foot piece of leader. One other thing to add. Cut about 1/8 inch or so of anti tangle sleeve (using a whole sleeve is a carp rig thing, but a small piece is useful here). Take this and put it on your braid line above the barrel swivel before you tie the braid on with a palomar knot or whatever you use. Then slide the piece of anti tangle sleeve over the top of the barrel swivel to protect the tip top of your rod. You can get a pack of these sleeves from ali express or Amazon or wherever you choose. I have been doing this for years after I got sick of tying Alberto leader knots and dealing with the aggravation associated with that and using many extra feet of leader line. I tie good knots with the barrel swivel technique and it works for me, as I catch hundreds of bass each year ( I don't post pictures anymore; as it is, I barely post at all). Just thought I'd provide another option, which you may want to try. Good luck.

Lots of good advice from some serious anglers above. I'm not a hammer; just catch a lot of fish and don't post much, so consider something else if you are miss hitting the nails. Before you get new/heaver equipment - try this: pair a Lake Fork Frog Tail hook with a Booyah Pad Crasher Jr. No affiliation with these or any other product. I do know from experience that your hook up rate will increase dramatically if you try this combination. best of luck - signing off again for a while to go back to fishing and other things

Went out yesterday to Honeoye from 2-6. Water was noticeably colder than last week. Action was slow to start, talked to several fisherman out on the water; no one catching consistently, some fish here and there. Even the flotilla of pan fishers was struggling. Things picked up in the last few hours and I ended up catching 8 LMB (LMB were 1-2#s, nothing big but good fighters) and 2 pickerel. The first was good size for a pickerel (posted pic on other fish species section). Last year, I caught just a few of the toothy critters; I'm off to a faster start this year. I started using 12# test floro for my leader last year to help prevent breakoffs in the weeds and it also helped prevent getting bit off by the 2 pickerel I landed yesterday. Saw a lot more power boats out yesterday as people are opening up their camps and getting docks in. I'll probably be fishing Honeoye for a few more weeks until the jet ski and waterski boat activity gets crazy and then I'll be kayaking in Hemlock and Canadice. For now it's still safe and enjoyable to paddle around there.

One of 2 chain pickerel caught yesterday along with 8 LMB. Note the telltale black bar of a pickerel beneath the eye.

LOL Yes, but love the enthusiasm of Allatoona GLocker. I think we have all been there on something, maybe not just kayak fishing setups. At one time, most of us have charged ahead, and ignored experienced advice in the process of figuring out what we really need and what will finally work best. Allen Der - I thought the same about the stability issue created by the upfront elevated weight. Another unintended consequence will be decreased aerodynamics, i.e., the bag will be like a small sail and catch any wind blowing, causing the kayak to be pushed around, making it harder to control. Additionally, the bag may restrict the casting motion, and be yet another thing for a hook on your lure to catch on. My experience is that a dangling hook will find something to snag into, usually at the worst possible time (not that there is ever a better time for this). Allatoona GLocker, down the road you'll probably end up with a much different set up; in the meantime have fun figuring it out and best of luck fishing.

Honeoye today from 2 -5:30. Caught 11 LMB; biggest was about 3#, the rest were all the same, about 1.5# each. Beautiful day.

Exactly. I've used a 6'9" medium 1st gen Veritas for several years with great success. Adding a Lake Fork trailer hook to the frog helps as well

I Use 17# Vanish for leader when fishing for Salmon. Never a problem. There are some that jump on the negative bandwagon just to be followers. Use what you have good experience with and don't use what doesn't work for you; just that easy.

Fishing from a kayak can and should be a lot of fun. Yes, good equipment makes a tremendous difference toward a positive experience. Get a good kayak - a nice stable sit on top with a good seat, or a comfortable one that you sit inside with an open deck (I have a hybrid type which is quite comfortable). Also, a light weight quality paddle is a plus. No matter what you get, every few hours - go to shore, get out, move around and stretch. Bring some snacks and some bottles of water or Gatorade type drinks. You may find that it's much easier to adjust your equipment or change lures standing on shore during your stretching and snack breaks. You can keep it simple, catch fish and have fun. I just take a few rods and a small bag of lures that I know will work. I don't take an anchor with me anymore, as I use the wind to my favor and drift as I cast quite often. I usually fish close to shore, catching most fish casting close to shore or just outside the weed line. If it's too windy, don' fight it, don't go out, know there will be better days. Always wear your PFD on the water as well. Answer to your question- No - kayak fishing should not be frustrating. Get set up properly, then get out there and have fun. Good luck.

Almost 100% spinning for me. I have a casting outfit that I still play/practice with in the back yard and have tried in my kayak a few times, it isn't comfortable for me to use on the water; that's just me. Fishing from a kayak, sitting at the water line, spinning is much easier for me. Never felt limited using only spinning, and have landed small panfish up to 30# salmon; fishing from shore or from a kayak. Use whatever you like and what works best for you. God bless America.

I'm definitely not attaching screw in eyelets either. I'm just using a small piece of copper pipe insulation on the rods that are idle in the kayak and taking it off the one I'm using; or if a spilt grip which I mostly use, just a small piece at the end split. No tether for me on my rods or paddle. I think a global moderator on this site(can't remember who), warned about the possibility of getting tangled up in tethers in the event of a flip over. If someone likes the idea of a tether; then the Hobie product or something similar should work for you, so go for it.

Look at a Hornbeck. Extremely popular in the ADKs since they are light weight, stable, durable and easily packed in to remote lakes I have a 12' classic model that is 18#s. The 10' is a few #s lighter. They also make a lighter model that is a little narrower. Another company, Slipstream makes a similar model that is slightly less $. You can see pictures of me fishing in the ADKs, on the local NY forum section of this site. Best $ I ever spent to get out and enjoy fishing and the outdoors. One thing to know; although durable, you don't want to drag or run through rocks a Kevlar or carbon fiber boat. Good luck with your search. Edit Should have read your post closer. Since you are looking for used and may be banging into rocks, something like the Hornbeck may not fit your needs.

Look for an aquarium thermometer. You can get a good/reliable/accurate one online for just a few bucks.

I'm in the suburbs next to a big park loaded with deer and ticks. Got bit last year, freaky experience to pick a little bump of something off your side and to look at it's little legs moving. I called the Doctor within 24 hours and he just called in a prescription for 2 pills that I took both at once and I was ok. Take preventive steps as mentioned above. I now spray my clothes when I am working or hiking outside in areas with ticks. I use something called Repel with Permethrin which is an unscented spray and supposedly lasts 2 weeks on clothes and shoes.

Paul Not sure that we have ever met. If you try out the insulation for floating your rigs, you'll be surprised how little it will take. Also, one other thing that you may experience with your kayak set up, although I hope not, is with the crisscross bands in the front that are holding your paddle. I went so far as to remove the rope handle at the font of my kayak, as I found that at the worst time a hook would be able to find the smallest section of rope, no matter how much I paid attention. This was never good, although crushing the barbs down which I do on everything made extracting hooks from ropes or elastic a little easier. You're probably more attentive than I am, however, just something to watch out for. Rich

Amazing, the Letchworth Falls close call. Looking back, thank god for the many times we've dodged injuries or worse. I love my rods and reels as well. For peace of mind, I put a few inches of copper pipe foam insulation on the idle rods in my kayak. I remove the piece of insulation on the rod I'm using. You're going through the experimenting/figuring out what works process, and will figure out whats best for you. Yes, 18#s is nice, however, surely not as durable as your rig; there's tradeoffs for everything. The bottom of my rig is pretty scratched up now and has been patched a few times, just need to be careful around rocks. I'll take the wear and tear on the kayak vs. my body. My 10' Tarpon weighed about 50# but my shoulders were telling me that I needed lighter as I got older; so I spent the $$ to save weight on the kayak and think I saved more $$ preventing doctor and rehab visits for my broken and aching body - again, there are tradeoffs. I enjoy your videos as well as the perspective from someone that's also spent some time fishing in the Rochester, NY area. Thanks Rich

Yes, reading the wind, knowing how much wind is too much to even venture out; sticking close to shore or finding protected coves is all part of it. I like the wide open deck, as you have, as it's easier to put things down in front of you or behind you. Also, I like the way you have 2 of your rod holders angled back (the more horizontal and angled in the better, flat to the deck is the best for me). Not a fan of the straight up vertical rod holder position, as I don't want to limit my casting motion or even having to think about it. Don't know how many guys on you tube that I've seen hook into one of their upright rods or lures behind them on a cast and backlash or launch one of the extra rods out into the water. You may even consider a rod holder mounted on a side track in front of you, so you can set your rod in it when taking a fish off or changing lures or retying. All part of the experimenting/figuring out what works the best for you process. Awareness of the "potential disaster waiting to happen" thing is a huge thing. Complacency or recklessness can lead to disaster faster than you can blink an eye. I've been kayak fishing for over 10 years and in the first year I dumped my first kayak - a WS 10' Tarpon - waves going one way and wake from a nearby boat going the other way were the cause, along with me not staying still in the seat. Fortunately, I was close to shore and although I lost some gear due to not have everything tied down- I learned many valuable lessons. Among the lessons - always a PFD on, be aware of conditions and don't take too much stuff (I rarely even take an anchor any more, as I like to drift and enjoy covering water and fishing that way). Since then, I have gotten a much more stable and lighter hybrid style Hornbeck kayak/canoe and have gained more experience. Fishing from a kayak is a lot of fun. Having the kayak will definitely provide you with additional fishing opportunities. I look forward to enjoying more of your excellent fishing videos.

^^^This You do not need a milk crate. I started out using one, and found it added more weight, as it was full of a lot of stuff that I never used, and made things less aerodynamic (caught more wind); so mine now sits on a shelf in the garage. I determined which lures worked the best and pared down, so I take a few plano type boxes for the hard baits and a couple zip loc bags for the bags of soft baits, hooks and sinkers. I keep the stuff that I might need to use (or experiment with) behind me in a small soft sided tackle bag which I put inside a plastic bag that keeps it dry. I also keep my lunch and extra snacks and drinks here in a small soft sided insulated lunch box sized container. The stuff that I know I'm going to use: bags of select soft plastics, hooks and weights and a spool of line for leader are stored in a one gallon zip loc bag; and the select few hard baits, jigs and misc, other items/terminal tackle in one plano type box. This is up front with me. Your net(if you take one)can be clipped on the rope attached to the handle and stored right behind your seat. If you take additional rods (I usually take one or two) you can mount some tracks and put rod holders on the side, or it looks like with your open design (which I also have in my hybrid canoe) just lay them flat behind you or have one of the extras laying flat in the front. Just one more thing to add for now. A cool idea I got from someone here on this site - is to get a bath caddy. This is something that you can get a Walmart for a few bucks and it really helps organize and keep the things that you really need right in front of you. I put needle nose pliers, hook sharpener, lure scent, snacks, water bottle, as well as lures that I have changed out in the small open compartments of this thing. This is something that I highly recommend. Keep in mind that your space is limited - you're paddling around in something that has not much more room than a Mercury space capsule - so pare down and take less. With less stuff, you'll be fishing more and not wasting time messing with your stuff. You'll also be catching more fish and having more fun. Good luck

^^^^^^ This is a major benefit for someone that isn't completely focused (like me) when reeling in to cast out again; and occasionally reels the lure too close to the rod tip.

I usually am fishing somewhat small to start with, since my primary technique is the ned rig. If that doesn't work, I try Trig and shakeyhead with bigger plastics. If the bass are having none of that, I have my ultralight setup with me in the kayak at all times. I usually throw small jigs with twister tail plastics or crappie magnet type plastics. I will also throw small spinners such as Panther Martin,as well as small Yozuri pin minnow type baits. By doing this I will at least be having fun catching all types of panfish; and I will usually catch several bass as well. As you know, catching bass is a blast on ultralight gear.

Less than 10. I crimp the barbs down on my hooks; so I don't land them all. In fact, if I get them close to my kayak and I can see them before they shake off, it's all good as I'm going to throw them back anyway. I still land a high percentage, as long as I keep tension on the line the entire time. I don't worry about it, as I'm fishing for fun, not in a tournament, and I know I'll catch a lot more .

Maybe I'll venture down to Empire to see if the usual cast of characters is fishing by the bridge and try my luck next week. Good to see activity on the Upstate NY board again.