Got a fishing kayak, how do I start catching more fish?

[FishTank]

My usual routine with a kayak is I put myself in a position off of inlet points.  If I am getting blown or pulled toward the shore, I set up as far away as possible and fish slow if I can (senkos and maybe crankbaits) and fast if there is a strong wind (jerbaits and spinnerbaits).  Once I am close to the bank I position myself to fish across that point (straight ahead, call it 12 o'clock) and then I make casts at 2, 4, and 6.  And back again at 6, 4, and 2 then at 12 a few more times.   It seems to draw fish to that point.  The key with this is patience.  Once I have completed this cycle I move in to the docks and shorelines.  Again paying attention to how much time I have before I need to reposition the kayak, I switch to jigs and bottom contact soft plastic.  I try not to spend too much time in one area, unless I find a honey hole of fish.  Then I stay until they stop biting.  One of plusses of a kayak is that it's stealthy.  Try to use that to your advantage.

[schplurg]

Only advice I have is to get out there and fish. Use an anchor so you don't have to grab the paddle every 90 seconds to correct your position. The most aggravating thing about kayak fishing for me is controlling the yak. I made a mini-paddle out of wood so I can correct the boat one-handed.

 

Why did this get moved to the Fishing Tackle forum?