2023 Kayak Thread
Thought that since we have many members who just luv their Yaks and can’t wait to get out to have a one stop go to thread.
Share your Yak set ups, makes, models and of course the adventures that we all enjoy with our Yaks. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6a467ed41a.jpg My current set up! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9d295b5fbc.jpg Wife added a Hummingbird 5 to her yak this year which will be a game changer. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8a026c292d.jpg And of course just adventure yaking which is good for the soul! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
We are currently running Pelican yaks,
Catch 110 and Strike 120x angler. Mine is on year three of use, get out two to three times a week on it for full day 8hrs plus, no issues to date. The other is on year two and is used once a week again full days on the water. Lots and I mean lots of fish caught in them and many miles paddled soooo looking forward to this season. If you have any tips or tricks please share, always modifying and adjusting things, not sure if it is a sickness or bad habit! :) |
I am presently Kayakless for two more weeks :(
Order has been delayed and I sold our other kayaks |
I'm pimping out my new inflatable Hobie iTrek9'Ultra-light' - waiting for the ice to melt. It's basically a 30 lb SUP, with Hobies famous Mirage pedal drive, and a lawn-chair. It's my 5th Hobie over the past 25 years!
Bixpy electric prop motors offer a kit that drops in and suspends their motor down through the Mirage Drive well. It has a wrist remote for speed on/off/reverse, so you can still use the rudder control. When you run out of juice, pull it out, slip in your Mirage drive unit, and pedal home. Sounds like fun - if we ever get out of this winter,.... |
I think there's a kayak Facebook thing for up to the minute play by play, here is a picture of me in my kayak kinda stuff. Thanks tho. Kinda like lake trout, ya seen one kayak, ya seen em all.
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We're more canoe people, but in the something of the same vein.
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There is a reason prices vary from a few hundred dollars to almost 10k Just like anything else some have a passion for it well others just don’t understand it |
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Man that brings back memories right there, got the old Coleman canoe still bought it in 1982....it was our affordable family boat, kids, wife, lab and gear all out on the water.....crazy looking back but man we were rich on life and had a ton of fun. Got into kayaks three years ago and absolutely luv that type of water recreation. Fishing, exploring or just kicking back. |
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bc0013c79c.jpg Ya but my yak is special just like me… https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b5ffabff48.jpg Here is a yak laker for ya! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Now we have a Nova Craft canoe too, and fishing 2 to a canoe generally works better for us than all 4 of us fishing in the boat. I keep meaning to give kayaks a more serious try, but canoes are such an elegantly simple solution to so many different problems. |
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Buy yourself a kayak and give that a go too, I find now I prefer just taking the yak out. |
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I've often wished I could rent one up here for a couple weeks just to see if my mind could be changed. |
My kayak adventures only last an hour or so then my back and hips start to kill me but my wife is obsessed with kayaking. She is planning on going from Abraham lake to drayton valley this summer.
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I dont go too crazy with cutting or drilling into the kayaks. basic scotty rod holders. Milk crate in the back to hold tackle. built in factory rod holder for kayak net.
https://i.ibb.co/xGn2TjF/DSCF0791.jpg Make sure the join western canadian kayak fishing trail on facebook to join kayak derbies. Also Alberta Kayak Fishing on facebook page to fish with other kayak anglers |
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Thanks, just did, more to follow peoples set ups and what worked and didn’t. You gotta get back on the horse and start pumping out the yak vids.....luv the island ones as it brings back memories up and down the island in a canoe back then. The yanks are now ready for first ice off:sHa_shakeshout: Pike bay here we come. |
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I use an Evoke Algonquin. Not really a fishing specific kayak, but has rod holders and tracks so I can mount extra rod holders and a fish finder. I’ve been using it more and more lately and I like that it’s easy to get into smaller lakes that don’t have good launch’s for my other boat. That’s the only pic I have of it… sorry.
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Got towed around by a beauty laker a few years ago that went 33 inches which took sometime to win the battle. Looking forward to many more this upcoming season. |
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Few more weeks and I’ll have the dust washed off!! |
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There is likely other options especially if you are using a smaller net. Just need to search for what will fit your needs. Odds are if you check out kayak stores like Aquabatics you will find some options |
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Between big pike and walleye it’s always a blast in the yak then a short paddle out to 50-60 fow for the laker bite too:sHa_shakeshout: Waiting like a kid for Xmas :sHa_sarcasticlol: |
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Folks where do you buy most of your accessories at? Kinda just looking for additional add ons like storage crates etc.
Also what has worked and what to stay away from. The wifes kayak has a rail system on both sides, be it hard plastic but heard that when trolling the rails can fail when you get a good strike so looking at replacing them with metal rails. Anyone go down this route? |
Pacific Yak angler. Has some great metal rail systems. Was located in BC but has since moved to the Caroline area.
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Aquabatics is another option for accessories but when and doubt Google then buy from wherever is the best price
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