Kayak Bass Fishing!

[Dogmatic]

I can stand up fine it's once I'm standing it just feels like I'm gonna fall. I think it's getting easier the more I do it. I've only been on it 15 or so times. I'm just wondering if it just takes time to get it down. I'd like to stand up and fish. I think I'll figure it out anyway. Just wondering if it's normal?

With a dedidicated fishing platform(like your yak), you'll get use to it, but there is always the option to add "outriggers", lots of DIY videos on YouTube.

[Choporoz]

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/14623/Sea-lect-Designs-Pull-Up-Strap-Handle-Kit.html

 

Nothing but a strap and some hardware, but I wonder if it might be worth a shot. 

[J Francho]

The objection I have with that is the same as any other price if unnecessary cordage: it's a hazard.

[Jim Mac]

He doesn't need that anyway. He says he can stand up fine.

Massrob, Does Wilderness Systems make a casting bar like Nucanoe and some others sell? That's what you need.

[massrob]

Im not sure I've looked and haven't found anything like that. I would like to get one of those. I've seen them that have a slot where you can put your paddle.

[rippin-lips]

You just have to get over the feeling of being uneasy. I have a 115x and I can stand up to fish just fine. I have ok balance but nothing great. You can put all your weight to one side and it won't flip. It is definitely a weird feeling but you can't worry about getting wet. Waters warm right now anyways. Put yourself in about 3ft of water and go for it. You'll get used to it.

[massrob]

I have seen videos of guys trying to tip it over and they wouldn't tip even from the back of it. I just need to get over the weird feeling and not worry about it. Thanks guys I appreciate it. I finally have a whole weekend off and I plan on being in the kayak the whole time. I can't wait to go fishing.

[J Francho]

He doesn't need that anyway. He says he can stand up fine.Massrob, Does Wilderness Systems make a casting bar like Nucanoe and some others sell? That's what you need.

Definitely don't need pontoons for a Ride115. Yes, they make a casting bar.

[Turtle135]

Nice set up! How'd you set up your crate?

 

Nothing too special about my crate. Purchased two standard sized milk crates at The Container Store then cut the bottom 3 inches off the second crate to use as a lid. Zip ties are the hinges and I have a small bungee with a Nite Ize S-Biner to keep the lid closed. I zip tied a 3 rod holder on one side and a 2 rod holder on another. That camo crate covering finally started to fall apart from too much sun and wet so I no longer use that. The only problem I have with my crate setup is that I seem to want to carry more tackle than I can fit inside!

[HoosierHawgs]

Nothing too special about my crate. Purchased two standard sized milk crates at The Container Store then cut the bottom 3 inches off the second crate to use as a lid. Zip ties are the hinges and I have a small bungee with a Nite Ize S-Biner to keep the lid closed. I zip tied a 3 rod holder on one side and a 2 rod holder on another. That camo crate covering finally started to fall apart from too much sun and wet so I no longer use that. The only problem I have with my crate setup is that I seem to want to carry more tackle than I can fit inside!

Nice! Where did you get the camp cover and the 2/3 rod holders?

[Turtle135]

Nice! Where did you get the camp cover and the 2/3 rod holders?

 

The cover was from a company who no longer does business in the United States. I think they were called "CratePak". Got the rod holders at Bass Pro Shops, they look like this:

 

[HoosierHawgs]

The cover was from a company who no longer does business in the United States. I think they were called "CratePak". Got the rod holders at Bass Pro Shops, they look like this:

Thanks! I'll see if I can find some similar things. I just really liked the look of it! Thanks again!

[HoosierHawgs]

Would something like these perform similar function?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JGQLNLO/ref=s9_simh_gw_d0_g200_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-1&pf_rd_r=0S9H5975T68JP95H5AX0&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2068141862&pf_rd_i=mobile

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001U785VS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1432300021&sr=8-3π=AC_SX200_QL40&keywords=precision+pak&dpPl=1&dpID=516EquhgoWL&ref=plSrch

[boostr]

Thanks! I'll see if I can find some similar things. I just really liked the look of it! Thanks again!

 

Check out Feel Free they have covers similar to that, and I think it comes with those type of rod holders.

[boostr]

Just got this today, and I'm pumped  The FeelFree Lure 11.5  

Took it out for a demo on a windy and rough choppy day (probaply the best way to demo a yak). For a first time yakker like me it paddled pretty well in these less than ideal conditions. I even stood up in it in the wind and chop, and let me tell you awesome stability. I jumped around in it, simulated some casts. Even paddled with it in the high seat position, and its runs nice. Did almost turtle when I was standing, but the thing didn't want to flip even when taking on water. I thought I was going over but it's stability just kind of flung me back in my seat.... Luck maybe

 

 

And my son trying it on...

 

[J Francho]

Nice boat! Feel Free makes a good boat, but don't get s ton of press. I paddled a Moken 12 and a 13 for a season and liked them.

[DogBone_384]

Just got this today, and I'm pumped  The FeelFree Lure 11.5  

Took it out for a demo on a windy and rough choppy day (probaply the best way to demo a yak). For a first time yakker like me it paddled pretty well in these less than ideal conditions. I even stood up in it in the wind and chop, and let me tell you awesome stability. I jumped around in it, simulated some casts. Even paddled with it in the high seat position, and its runs nice. Did almost turtle when I was standing, but the thing didn't want to flip even when taking on water. I thought I was going over but it's stability just kind of flung me back in my seat.... Luck maybe

 

 

And my son trying it on...

 

Bought one last year. It's everything you already mentioned and the favorite of my fleet. Can lift it onto my ladder rack easily, even at the end of a full day fishing. You'll love it.

[Arobb2012]

Just got this today, and I'm pumped The FeelFree Lure 11.5

Took it out for a demo on a windy and rough choppy day (probaply the best way to demo a yak). For a first time yakker like me it paddled pretty well in these less than ideal conditions. I even stood up in it in the wind and chop, and let me tell you awesome stability. I jumped around in it, simulated some casts. Even paddled with it in the high seat position, and its runs nice. Did almost turtle when I was standing, but the thing didn't want to flip even when taking on water. I thought I was going over but it's stability just kind of flung me back in my seat.... Luck maybe

And my son trying it on...

I was drooling over that same yak at the other day. Is that a nrs Chinook pfd? I just got that one it looks similar to that but green.

[kawiguy08]

Does anyone have any experiance with the Lifetime Muskie 120 Angler Kayak. I am doing research on it but wanted to see if any one had one out on the water. Thank you in advance.

[rippin-lips]

Does anyone have any experiance with the Lifetime Muskie 120 Angler Kayak. I am doing research on it but wanted to see if any one had one out on the water. Thank you in advance.

My friend has the 10' muskie angler. Not a bad little yak to get you off the bank. I think he paid $479 shipped from Amazon. Came with a paddle and rod holder. It's very bare bones though. The seat is very thin, and the hatches are less than optimal.

[kawiguy08]

Ok thnk you. Right now the 120 is 399 at dicks and comes with everything you mentioned. I do not own alot of gear so it will hold my 3 poles and fishing backpack fust fine. Thank you for the feedback. And like you said I am just looking for a way of the back at an ok price.

[rippin-lips]

No problem.

[boostr]

I was drooling over that same yak at the other day. Is that a nrs Chinook pfd? I just got that one it looks similar to that but green.

 

Yeah it's the NRS Chinook.  All they had was Orange, and I figured it will be a good visible color for safety.

[boostr]

Took the Yak (FeelFree Lure 11.5)  out for the first time today ... What a day, a windy day. I'm gonna cover some points I realized and noticed with this yak.

 

1. Don't use the highest seat position on a windy day, you lose your center of gravity when you get blown into something, and you try     to use your paddle to push off. Yes I went into the drink. Luckily I didn't have any equipment on the Yak cause I was doing a test         run.

 

2. I did stand up plenty of times with no issues once I figured out the best foot placement. 

 

3. The Shoreline Marine smart phone water proof cover from Dick's works awesome, How do I know? see point number 1. Plus I           can actually speak and        hear clearly through said cover. Pictures come out clear thru the cover also.

 

4. Definitely need an anchor trolly to use with an  anchor, Stake out stick, or drift sock. Had to do the uncontrolled drift and fish.

 

5. A rudder will help tons

 

6. Need to find or buy a crate, fishing tackle bag in the yak sucks. It wasn't as bad as I thought to turn around, and grab a tackle tray     out of from the rear.

 

7. Wear a Crocs, sandle or a type of foot wear you don't mind getting soaked, and that dries fast type of footwear.

 

8. Definitely get cross bars for the Xploder roof rails, and get a real yak rack. Foam blocks blow.

 

9. And I ain't catch $#!][

 

10. Did I tell you it was windy...

[Rhino68W]

I am so glad I got my FS12T. I've been hooked these past few months! Even have my 2nd tournament tomorrow afternoon after work!