Super User J Francho Posted July 15, 2015 Super User Posted July 15, 2015 That's what we're here for. 1 Quote
Caliyak Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I have two sit ins and enjoy them. I find that they are stable since you sit lower than a sit on top. My advice is to wait to rig your yak until you've went out a couple times. I've talked to folks who rigged before they knew what they wanted and where they wanted things and they regretted it. I have really simplified my rigging over the years. Less is more! This was me. I bought everything that I thought I needed. After my first trip, went out with one plano box and two poles Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 This was me. I bought everything that I thought I needed. After my first trip, went out with one plano box and two poles Do you mean that's all you bought or that's all you decided you needed after the first trip out with everything you bought? Anyways, got to try mine out today. Didn't do much fishing. I was mainly just getting a feel for the kayak and exploring. Think I have a decent idea of what I need. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted July 15, 2015 Super User Posted July 15, 2015 Kayak fishing can mean a broad range of mentalities in regards to gear, depending on who you ask. I'm by no means a minimalist, but I do keep it simple. I like 2-5 rods, a few Plano boxes, and a small speed bag of plastics. I roll with an anchor, a stakeout, and I do have graph with GPS and SI, though that doesn't always go with me. The trick is to bring just what you think you might need. No more, no less. Sometimes that's two rods, and basic safety gear. Other times, it's a lot more. It's all up to how you like to fish. 2 Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 Kayak fishing can mean a broad range of mentalities in regards to gear, depending on who you ask. I'm by no means a minimalist, but I do keep it simple. I like 2-5 rods, a few Plano boxes, and a small speed bag of plastics. I roll with an anchor, a stakeout, and I do have graph with GPS and SI, though that doesn't always go with me. The trick is to bring just what you think you might need. No more, no less. Sometimes that's two rods, and basic safety gear. Other times, it's a lot more. It's all up to how you like to fish. The main things I'm worried out are a better seat and a rod holder or two. I have plenty of room in between my legs for a tackle bag, but I think I'll get one or two of the bigger Plano boxes to put the main baits I use in and just store them where my bag was today. Now that I think about it, a paddle holder would be nice too. Other than that, there are a few mods I can think of that can either wait until I get the money for them or upgrade to a nicer fishing kayak. Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 This is one of the pics my mom took of me today. Found an old pontoon in a creek. Quote
Caliyak Posted July 15, 2015 Posted July 15, 2015 I went out with everything and then decided to cut back. So I have gear sitting in my garage ready when needed. 1 Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 15, 2015 Author Posted July 15, 2015 I went out with everything and then decided to cut back. So I have gear sitting in my garage ready when needed. I think I'll buy the main things that I know I'll need and then slowly build up on other stuff until I'm happy with my setup. Quote
Caliyak Posted July 16, 2015 Posted July 16, 2015 Nice pic and looks cool to paddle. Let me be the first to warn you, kayaking and buying toys is addicting. You will need an intervention soon. LOL Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 16, 2015 Author Posted July 16, 2015 Nice pic and looks cool to paddle. Let me be the first to warn you, kayaking and buying toys is addicting. You will need an intervention soon. LOL Lol I think I'm already addicted. Just spent $62 at Academy Sports. Bought a rod holder, paddle holder, waterproof phone carrier, and 50 pound Suffix Performance braid (only used braid a few times). 1 Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 Went out again today. Done a decent amount of fishing, but not as much as I'd liked to have done. The paddle holder made things way more convenient and way nicer. I can't wait to get the rod holder set up. I think the next mod may be a cheap fish finder. Quote
AdamsEye Posted July 17, 2015 Posted July 17, 2015 I would put an anchor trolley, anchor and or stake out pole on that list too. Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 17, 2015 Author Posted July 17, 2015 I would put an anchor trolley, anchor and or stake out pole on that list too. I was gonna get a stakeout pole. J said the anchor wouldn't be good for currents. Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 20, 2015 Author Posted July 20, 2015 I didn't wanna make another post and be annoying, so I'll just put this in here. I'm kinda aggravated right now. Ever since I've got these I've been trying to get my dad to go with us and he hasn't done it. I understand he works five days a week and has back problems, but it'd be nice to go fishing with him. We were gonna go yesterday but it was already almost dark so I told him we'd wait. Just started to load up to go today and it's about to storm. I'm pretty frustrated right now. Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted July 21, 2015 Super User Posted July 21, 2015 Can't complain about the weather. It sounds ike your dad is interested in going so just be patient and it will happen and when it does, enjoy every minute of it I am assuming he isn't much of a fisherman but maybe he will become one and you will have a fishing buddy for years to come 1 Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 Can't complain about the weather. It sounds ike your dad is interested in going so just be patient and it will happen and when it does, enjoy every minute of it I am assuming he isn't much of a fisherman but maybe he will become one and you will have a fishing buddy for years to come He actually enjoys fishing but he has bad back problems and he stays on the heating pad as soon as he gets home from work. Plus he hasn't been wanting to go because the heat index has been 105+ the past few days. Maybe I can get him to go tomorrow or this weekend. Quote
Basspro3106 Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 This is one of the pics my mom took of me today. Found an old pontoon in a creek. Its good to see you wearing your PFD. Not wearing one is just stupid. 1 Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 Its good to see you wearing your PFD. Not wearing one is just stupid. My second worst fear is drowning, so I'm not going out without one. Lol I'm trying to decide whether to get one of the high dollar ones so I can be more comfortable, a new rod and reel setup, or some other things I've been wanting for a while. Quote
Basspro3106 Posted July 21, 2015 Posted July 21, 2015 If you can fish comfortably a couple of hours on your current pfd then Id go with the new rod and reel set up Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 21, 2015 Author Posted July 21, 2015 If you can fish comfortably a couple of hours on your current pfd then Id go with the new rod and reel set up I can fish that long with it, just not very comfortably. I enjoy the fishing enough that I don't pay much attention though. Lol Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 23, 2015 Author Posted July 23, 2015 I've been fishing a lot out of this kayak lately, and I'm loving it, but I absolutely cannot find bass. I've been finding myself getting anxious to get a bite and yesterday set the hook on something and had to reach in the water to save my jig. Any tips for finding bass? Where I've been fishing isn't very deep at all. I can just put the paddle in the water and touch the bottom, and I can't drive very far to get better spots because I don't have my license. Quote
Hanover_Yakker Posted July 23, 2015 Posted July 23, 2015 When it's this hot during the summer months, you need to find areas that either have a lot of cover overhead (think lily pads), overhanging trees or things like docks. Absent of that, you need to venture out into the 8-15' range and slow your presentations down as the day wears on. Your best bets are first thing in the morning, overnight or late in the day as the sun sets. I fish a small pond where the average depth is 2-3' but there are a ton of overhanging trees providing relief from the summer sun. I still catch them on reaction baits, like swim jigs, top water frogs and spooks or suspending jerkbaits but those tend to be the aggressive ones. The more savvy ones are going to take some coaxing. I'm targeting the big girls over 20", so my approach may not work in your area. Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 23, 2015 Author Posted July 23, 2015 When it's this hot during the summer months, you need to find areas that either have a lot of cover overhead (think lily pads), overhanging trees or things like docks. Absent of that, you need to venture out into the 8-15' range and slow your presentations down as the day wears on. Your best bets are first thing in the morning, overnight or late in the day as the sun sets. I fish a small pond where the average depth is 2-3' but there are a ton of overhanging trees providing relief from the summer sun. I still catch them on reaction baits, like swim jigs, top water frogs and spooks or suspending jerkbaits but those tend to be the aggressive ones. The more savvy ones are going to take some coaxing. I'm targeting the big girls over 20", so my approach may not work in your area. I've been trying to find some overhanging trees, but there isn't much. I may be able to carry it to the marina and fish their docks. It's just a pretty good ways away and that's why I haven't done it. Thanks for the tip! Quote
Super User flyfisher Posted July 24, 2015 Super User Posted July 24, 2015 I've been trying to find some overhanging trees, but there isn't much. I may be able to carry it to the marina and fish their docks. It's just a pretty good ways away and that's why I haven't done it. Thanks for the tip! is this a different lake than you have been fishing and if not then why not just paddle over there? Quote
ThatZX14Fella Posted July 24, 2015 Author Posted July 24, 2015 is this a different lake than you have been fishing and if not then why not just paddle over there? I fish the river. Closest lake is probably Lake Guntersville. It'd be a long paddle. Takes about 15-20 minutes to drive there. I may be young, but I'm not in good shape, so that'd probably kill me. Lol Quote
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