fishing from kayak? - Page 2

KayakMike · #31 04-07-2011, 10:32 PM

If you guys think about fishing from a kayak, nothing will do better than Sit On Top type. I have an Ocean Kayak- Prowler 13, its super stable and fast enough to keep up with a canoe. I took it for multiday trips several times. Trust me, you can take a LOT of stuff with it.
If you plan to buy one, go for a recognized brand, compare capacity, weight and stability. Ask for opinion, look at "canadiankayakanglers.com"
Consider the body of water you gonna fish the most, that will determinate the length of the kayak; Longer ones are faster, shorter more maneuverable. Its better to have longer one on the lake and shorter on the smaller river.
I'm getting another one this year and you guys are welcome to go along.

KayakMike · #32 04-07-2011, 10:35 PM

More pictures.

pope · #33 04-08-2011, 07:19 AM

How do you find the back support? I have a bad back and wondering if the back support would be enough, most seats seem to have a short back rest.

KayakMike · #34 04-08-2011, 08:14 AM

I upgraded the seat to: http://store.oceankayak.com/products...Comfort_Deluxe

I'm 6' and it works very well for me. The original seat was not bad, but Deluxe model is thicker and little taller.

runningarends · #35 05-24-2011, 10:04 PM

Just bought my first kayak, can't wait to start fishing!!!

http://www.clearwaterdesignboats.com/angler.htm

Fishfinder · #36 05-24-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runningarends

Just bought my first kayak, can't wait to start fishing!!!

http://www.clearwaterdesignboats.com/angler.htm

Glad u bumped this thread up, some good stuff here. I absolutely LOVE fishing from a yak. One of the funner ways to fish IMO

Cheers n

in your new ride!

NSRfishing · #37 05-25-2011, 06:06 AM

next year i am buying a mokai

powered by a Subaru 4 stroke engine coupled to our jet propulsion system. This patented design results in a removable power train that requires less than one minute to assemble or disassemble, without tools. The MOKAI can be transported on top of your vehicle, eliminating the need for a trailer.
max speed about 20 mph will run 8 hours on 3 gallons of gas

http://mokai.com/the-mokai.html

ray-M · #38 05-25-2011, 11:20 AM

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_d...34374302700689

Id also like to get into kayak fishing as its lighter and easier for me to move then my canoe when im going solo. i was thinking the linked kayak would be good it fits my price and would be plenty light enough to move from place to place, and would also only stick a few feet(3) out the back of my truck unlike my canoe which i use a flat trailer to haul around.

ofcourse accessories would be a paddle rope so i could just drop it in the water, rod holder, a spot to clip a waterproof gear bag and eventually a fish finder.

tjcartmell · #39 05-25-2011, 05:32 PM

You guys should consider signing up for the Eastslope Kayak Fishing Classic at Dickson Point on Gleniffer Lake on June 25. We will also so be at the Calgary MEC Paddlefest on June 18. You will have a chance to test out a few kayaks and maybe even win one in our draw. Go to www.canadiankayakanglers.com for more info and click on the Cross Canada Tour link.

Ray-m- You will want to install Scotty or Ram mounts for your accessories. A kayak cart makes getting to the water very easy.

PM me for more info.

Tim

fishnhound · #40 05-28-2011, 07:13 PM

Hey pope I use a Jackson Coosa.It is more for rivers then lakes but as far as comfort goes nothing beats the seat.

steve · #41 05-28-2011, 07:40 PM

She's no Coosa but check her out boys: http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...774#post957774

Strap some gear on and go. All you need is a paddle.

Unknown303 · #42 05-29-2011, 02:50 PM

Saw this GoPro video this morning on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmZ_o1Eec20

greylynx · #43 05-29-2011, 06:02 PM

I have done a fair amount of homework on going from pontoon boat fishing into kayak fishing.

Currently, I think the Hobie Outback is the way to go. You can even throw a sail on that boat. Mind you it needs a longer dagger board.

That mirage system can be pulled right out in shallow water or tied down.

Yes I am willing to pay the extra money to get the extra features.

Please express your opinions about the Hobies. Good Bad Ugly opionions requested ....I am still shopping.

thumper · #44 05-29-2011, 07:57 PM

I've got a sail kit for my Hobie Outback that I've used a bunch of times.
It responds to the wind very quickly, but needs your undivided attention with any gusts - not very forgiving. Practise getting back into your Outback in 4-5 ft of water - BEFORE sailing it out to the middle of the lake, because sooner or later - you WILL dump it! Tie everyuthing down! Keeping the mirage drive down with both fins pointing straight down (at 1/2 pedal stroke) gives you a bit of a dagger board and fair control. I have 'turbo fins' on the Outback which work better for this than the regular fins on the Sport. You can get a larger, 'sailing rudder' from Hobie, but I find that the regular one works fine.
Using a Hobie sail kit is fast, and a whole lot of fun in a bathing suit & warmer water. I wouldn't attempt it while fishing or tripping.

BTW, I have a beach towel rigged to slip over my paddle. If I'm fishing or toodling around and want a 'wind assist', I just hold the towel up to catch a breeze. My buddy uses a golf umbrella!

The other options I got with my Outback was a camo cuddy, gun rack, fish sonar, & Hobie canvas cover. Best investment ever!

greylynx · #45 05-29-2011, 08:21 PM

Many thanks for the help Thumper.

I am pretty well sold on a Hobie.

Your buddy in Fernie has been most helpful to me even though I live around Edmonton. He knows his stuff.

Thanks again.

thumper · #46 05-29-2011, 10:47 PM

Good show Greylynx. Interesting caution - it's not a kayak for all waters. Although I'll take it out on bigger lakes like Minnewanka & Maligne - I draw the line a big, fast rivers. Last week as I was fishing the Columbia River near Castelgar, - ice cold water, huge heavy current with whirlpools & back eddys - I chickened out and fished from shore!
I have tripped the Hobie on the Kootenay River from Skookumchuck to Fort Steele, with no problems. Next I'll try the Kootenay R from Canal Flats to Skookumchuck.