Fishing techniques for kayaks?

[red_wall]

I want to try fishing in them, but my dad fished on them and he couldnt have the rod go to the side of the kayak, he had to align the rod with the front of the kayak and not let him cross over to the side, or he'd flip

also whenever he caught one and threw it back, he'd have to paddle back to shore because there wasnt enough room on the kayak to re-bait. Any way to bait while still on the kayak?

Or maybe i should just stick to fishing from the shore? haha

 

[ElJefe]

as long as you have a system to bait and re-bait. you should be ok
a few words of wisedom: trial and error.
see what you can feel comfortable in dion on a kayak.
Try fishig for some bull reds!! one word of advise for catching reds: hold on

 

[mbhw]

Not sure what you mean by not being able to re-bait, I bait fish regularly out of mine. Tell us what type of kayak you are fishing and I might be able to give you some pointers.

(sit in - sit on top, etc)

 

[invisyblegypsey]

as long as you have a system to bait and re-bait. you should be ok
a few words of wisedom: trial and error.
see what you can feel comfortable in dion on a kayak.
Try fishig for some bull reds!! one word of advise for catching reds: hold on

yeah bull reds on a flyrod for extra sport

 

[red_wall]

Sit in, fairly large room, my father was kayaking and fishing, I have yet to try it. He might just be old and a whimp, so Ill have some fun kayaking to the island ha.

its a sit in kayak

(thar she blows)



*edit*
Uh, no bull reds... DEFINITELY not. I think I'd flip over from just a nibble. Plus, I would be fishing in... basically a brackish river for anything that'll bite... mostly sheepshead haha.

 

[Jase]

good eatin, but the teeth kinda creep me out. lol
you should try and get on some specs. not to big, but fun fighters

 

[mbhw]

You have a recreational yak like me, which is perfect for fishing anything but heavy surf. I have a Pungo 12 & a Perception 12.5, and I turned them into the "angler editions".

OK, nice and simple, a few mods will make your day.

#1) Add a paddle holder. No need to be fighting your paddle with a fish on. Should cost under $20 bucks. (I like the ones that Pungo puts on the "angler edition"). Remember to use small STAINLESS bolts, loc-tite on the threads, and grind off excess/sharp edges. This mod may take you a whole 15 minutes at most.

#2) Add a rod holder. I used a circle saw kit along with a plastic through hull rod holder, and some stainless screws to secure it. (Don't over tighten with screw gun, take your time) Remember to cut with the mindset that the rod holders go on a slant, and you want the rod to stick out behind you. This mod might take a whole 25 minutes, because you will spend 24 minutes thinking "holy crap, I'm, cutting a hole in my kayak", and 1 min for the installation.

Some folks add the rod holder that mounts on top of the deck to the front, I had one on my last yak, but haven't missed it.

#3) Go to Chinese restaurant and order a small egg drop or wonton soup. Eat soup, wash container, store bait in container. Perfect for leaving it between your legs while you fish, you can bait up quickly. Cost - about $1.75 plus you get a meal. Time depends on how hot soup is.

#4) Buy small plastic tackle tray with compartments (one lid, the clear plastic kind) that is no more than 14" x 10". Store essential items in there - lures, hooks, sinkers, etc. No need for a big tackle box, just a small but usable selection of stuff.

#5) Wear cargo shorts with big pockets. In here I keep pliers, nail clipper, knife, hook degorger, or any combo there of, they are all in easy reach when I need them.

Other thoughts, if tackling big nasty fish, keep a hand held gaff in the bungees on the bow of the yak. Comes in handy for big bluefish, jacks, shark, etc. I also shove a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot behind my seat, fits perfectly and makes a great fishwell.

I can take pics of my stuff if my descriptions don't give you enough of an idea. I think there are a couple of basic shots of my 'yaks in the "Kayak fishing surprise" thread from a few weeks ago. Let us know how you make out.

 

[fishkeeper1]

you are better off then ur dadb/c your lighter, and not as tall, aka top heavy. Should work fine?

 

[red_wall]

You have a recreational yak like me, which is perfect for fishing anything but heavy surf. I have a Pungo 12 & a Perception 12.5, and I turned them into the "angler editions".

OK, nice and simple, a few mods will make your day.

#1) Add a paddle holder. No need to be fighting your paddle with a fish on. Should cost under $20 bucks. (I like the ones that Pungo puts on the "angler edition"). Remember to use small STAINLESS bolts, loc-tite on the threads, and grind off excess/sharp edges. This mod may take you a whole 15 minutes at most.

#2) Add a rod holder. I used a circle saw kit along with a plastic through hull rod holder, and some stainless screws to secure it. (Don't over tighten with screw gun, take your time) Remember to cut with the mindset that the rod holders go on a slant, and you want the rod to stick out behind you. This mod might take a whole 25 minutes, because you will spend 24 minutes thinking "holy crap, I'm, cutting a hole in my kayak", and 1 min for the installation.

Some folks add the rod holder that mounts on top of the deck to the front, I had one on my last yak, but haven't missed it.

#3) Go to Chinese restaurant and order a small egg drop or wonton soup. Eat soup, wash container, store bait in container. Perfect for leaving it between your legs while you fish, you can bait up quickly. Cost - about $1.75 plus you get a meal. Time depends on how hot soup is.

#4) Buy small plastic tackle tray with compartments (one lid, the clear plastic kind) that is no more than 14" x 10". Store essential items in there - lures, hooks, sinkers, etc. No need for a big tackle box, just a small but usable selection of stuff.

#5) Wear cargo shorts with big pockets. In here I keep pliers, nail clipper, knife, hook degorger, or any combo there of, they are all in easy reach when I need them.

Other thoughts, if tackling big nasty fish, keep a hand held gaff in the bungees on the bow of the yak. Comes in handy for big bluefish, jacks, shark, etc. I also shove a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot behind my seat, fits perfectly and makes a great fishwell.

I can take pics of my stuff if my descriptions don't give you enough of an idea. I think there are a couple of basic shots of my 'yaks in the "Kayak fishing surprise" thread from a few weeks ago. Let us know how you make out.

Very good advice, thanks a lot for taking the time and effort to give me a good response haha. That really helps but im not too sure my dad is hot on the idea of drilling and cutting holes into his pride and joy(s)

Another question for you Mbhw, do you use any special... techniques(i guess you'd call em?) to keep from flipping over? My dad said he was having a hard time with just the sheepshead.

you are better off then ur dadb/c your lighter, and not as tall, aka top heavy. Should work fine?

I dont think so haha. Im taller and bigger than my dad. He's 6' im 6'2, we actually might be around the same weight though(230). He's only probably 10 pounds heavier at the most.

 

[fishkeeper1]

I'd personally get a larger yak. if you have a 12fter? then id get 14fter and a quality brand.Fishing on an unstable kayak is annoying i know! I used my freinds 12 fter and had no probs then we got a perception 12fter and the stability is horrible! Personally, STAY AWAY from perceptoin kayaks. there not good for fishing. There unstable, and if you put in rod holders, you cant turn around the change rods cuz ur almost in the water! the 10fter i hate the 12fter is OK.