fishing from kayak?

rhuntley12 · #1 03-10-2008, 02:16 PM

Bit early in the year but wondering if anyone has had experience fishing from something like this?
http://www.sportchek.ca/sportchek/do...&styleId=41788
Been thinkin about picking one up for me and one for the misses, and trying to find something i can sneak a pole out with. Not real serious fishing just rod and reel and some fun.

dss44 · #2 03-10-2008, 03:07 PM

Out here on the coast a couple of guys when fishing for salmon shark on kayaks. They are NUTS! But still caught 4 big boys. Imagine how they would pull around the kayak. They are relatives to the Great White as well...in my opinion they look the exact same just slightly smaller!

thumper · #3 03-10-2008, 04:19 PM

I've trout fished from kayaks but it's tough paddling and keeping your rod & line clear at the same time. I used to jam the rod down my life jacket with the tip pointing straight up while trolling - but it's awkward.

There's a number of kayaks sold with fishing in mind - Costco online carries a Pelican 'Getaway' model with built-in rod holders, and Old Towne brand has a 'Predator' model that looks good. Google 'fishing kayaks' for lots of ideas.

At the Calgary Sportsman show I ordered a Hobie 'SUV' model kayak from Glenmore Sailboats - it has a pedal drive system so you can propel the kayak while using both hands for fishing (or duck hunting - you can get a gunrest as an accessory!) http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaking/models_outback.html

rhuntley12 · #4 03-11-2008, 09:03 AM

I was wondering if it would be possible to actually pull in a fish from a kayak, but those hobiecats seem pretty neat, might look into that.

TheClash · #5 03-11-2008, 11:12 AM

i used to kayak with a guy in montana that would pull his fly rod out during the calm sections and fish away.....but he was an expert paddler as well as fisherman...far more coordinated than i will ever be haha

ULTRAlite · #6 03-11-2008, 06:05 PM

http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/

http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/

http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/index.php

No experience myself - but I ran across these the other day...

dss44 · #7 03-11-2008, 06:58 PM

Those are by far the most amazing kayaks I've ever seen. I've never been kayaking but have always wanted to. Wow...I def want to get one of those!!!

thumper · #8 03-11-2008, 08:27 PM

There's a whole sub-sport of kayak fishing.
Check out this link on shark fishing from kayaks!
http://www.vagabondish.com/big-fish-...shark-fishing/

fishing101 · #9 03-11-2008, 11:37 PM

I think the kayak fishing would be wild for places in BC that don't allow any motors. The Hobie SUV model looks wild. I was always thinking of getting one, but what would the SUV one run for price? It would be cool because you could fish hands free.

thumper · #10 03-12-2008, 08:02 PM

With some accessories - cover, wheels, camo cuddy - and even a gun rack - the Hobie SUV runs about $2300.00

Canuck44 · #11 03-12-2008, 08:19 PM

I have been doing it for years for Lakers & pike in northern sask on a lake you have to portage into. Never landed anything bigger than 10 lbs but it works pretty good.

gramps73 · #12 03-13-2008, 07:40 AM

Out on the west coast salmon fishing last year, watched a guy in one of these pull in a 25+ spring.

polepole · #13 03-13-2008, 10:52 AM

Hi guys, first post here, checking in from the west coast. I'm one of the guys that was on that trip targeting the salmon sharks out of kayaks. One of our goals was to show there are few limitations to kayak fishing.

Check out the video ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKjS5irBAG0

We also get into some good spring fishing on Vancouver Island. Almost all of my fishing is done out of a kayak these days.

-Allen

polepole · #14 03-13-2008, 10:55 AM

Vancouver Island spring.

-Allen

Okotokian · #15 03-13-2008, 11:41 AM

Those are mighty nifty kayaks, but about 10 times the price of the original once being contemplated. Maybe start there first and see how you like it. I might do that too. If I could get a green one might also come in handy when my darn dog doesn't feel like getting cold and wet to retrieve that duck LOL

Mish · #16 03-13-2008, 11:56 AM

My friend's younger sister is four foot nothing, 110lbs, and tough as nails...the family goes kayaking on the coast each year for a week, and she always hauls in salmon as big as her. I'm thinking you can do it too, with some practice.

Water Wolf QCI · #17 03-13-2008, 12:03 PM

Im out in Queen Charlotte Islands fishing from my specialized Sit on Top Kayak...Its rigged with onboard video camera, Lowrance GPS/Finder, rod holders and downrigger...Im out here fishing for big Halibut and slamon...Its awesome...Hope you guys catch the fever one day...

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Okotokian · #18 03-13-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Water Wolf QCI

Im out in Queen Charlotte Islands fishing from my specialized Sit on Top Kayak...Its rigged with onboard video camera, Lowrance GPS/Finder, rod holders and downrigger...Im out here fishing for big Halibut and slamon...Its awesome...Hope you guys catch the fever one day...

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In March? tough fella

Water Wolf QCI · #19 03-13-2008, 03:21 PM

Check out this thread I wrote about Spring fishing off the Queen Charlotte Islands... http://www.canadiankayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=6.0
Its actually pretty nice if its not blowing hard out here...

#20 03-13-2008, 08:03 PM

Costco also sells those Pelican boats.....
They are a nifty little boat for little lakes.

Water Wolf QCI · #21 03-14-2008, 10:58 AM

Pelican boats? The evolution of Pelican...The designer of Pelican cases originally designed an underwater case for emergency first aid stuff...I guided the owner of Pelican for Pike on Scott Lake in NWT...But the kayaks are as cheap as they come...For cheap kayaks you can go to Pelican...If you want something thats designed for fishing then you should look for a fishing kayak...There are cheap ones out there...Not as expensive as most conventional kayaks... Ocean Kayak makes some cheaper ones...

Water Wolf QCI · #22 03-14-2008, 10:59 AM

Fishing on the Sheep river with one of these fishing kayaks near the highwater river would be sweet...

#23 03-14-2008, 05:17 PM

I dont believe the boats Im speaking of are kayaks, just little poly fishin boats.

Theyre only like 1100 bucks.....strap on a 200 dollar (plus 100 dollar battery) minnkota and there ya go, fishing in a boat with two people for 1400 bucks.

get out 10 times a year, 140 bucks per day.

Dunno if anyones rented boats but they are atleast that per day.
These things are far more comfortable then sitting in a kayak.

Youd be lucky to see a lard ass like me sitting in a friggin kayak...Ive tried them, they are just hard on the back and rearend.

polepole · #24 03-14-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KyleM

These things are far more comfortable then sitting in a kayak.

Youd be lucky to see a lard ass like me sitting in a friggin kayak...Ive tried them, they are just hard on the back and rearend.

Well, I've sat in a kayak for 12 hours straight ... no kidding.

And while it did get a little uncomfortable at times, it wasn't that uncomfortable. I'm talking about a sit on top kayak with a cushy seat and a high back. I do, however, shift positions regularly sometimes straddling or side saddling while dangling my feet in the water.

Regarding the Pelican ... if you're going to get out on a small protected pond for a couple hours, it will work just fine. If you're going to get out for a day of fishing on a larger body of water with the possibility of a bit of wind and waves, you'll appreciate a longer boat (tracks better) with a good layout for fishing (outfits better and provides better storage) that can handle the rougher water better.

-Allen

fisher_gal · #25 03-16-2008, 08:45 AM

I've been fishing from a kayak for about five years. Love it. My son's been out with me in his own kayak for about three years. Check out the fishing links above; those are some good sites. I've got a sit in Pelican, and installed fish finder, rod holders, etc. Next one would be sit on, simply because of the accessibility of accessories. I've done the 12-hour stints out on the water in a kayak and being comfortable is huge. Get a good seat. I like the length for stability and outfitting.
Kayak fishing's an absolute blast, but keep an eye on the sky. No fun when the weather catches you and you find yourself paddling back against nasty wind and water. Although it can be a great physical challenge.

m82fish · #26 03-16-2008, 10:34 PM

There are two types of kayaks and I would think you would want the sit on type as opposed to the sit in style and yes the Hobie is a really nice unit.In the US they have quite a few fishing derbies where you can only use kayaks. Get yourself a portable sonar with a thru hull transducer and you will have it made. Good luck.

Okotokian · #27 03-17-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Water Wolf QCI

Fishing on the Sheep river with one of these fishing kayaks near the highwater river would be sweet...

Think you mean the Highwood River.

I live on the sheep, and I see lots of fly fishermen, but don't think I've ever seen anyone fish from any sort of boat on it. At low levels you are hitting the bottom, and at high water in the spring I'd want to keep the paddle in my hands. If you are holding a rod you are probably gonna be run into a bunch of bushes.

Lots of inflatable rafts with kids in them in summer, but if you want to go any distance you have to be prepared to get out and walk occaisionally.

rhuntley12 · #28 03-20-2008, 11:09 AM

Been reading tons about kayak fishing and wow seems like a blast. I'm actually going to look for one around the $1k range as the difference seems huge. I was just going to get a couple cheap ones for the misses and I to try it out. Looking at a 14ft manta ray at the moment.

Tysoncns · #29 04-07-2011, 10:15 AM

Ive been kayak fishing in southern Alberta for a few years now. If anyone is interested in going out drop me an email i have two boats and would love to get more interest in the sport. Ive been in every other kind of boat imaginable and i havent found anything as comfortable and versitile as my kayak. No boat can compare to a week long fishing trip down a river camping on the shore line fishing where no one has ever fished. So email me if your in the area or if you kayak fish yourself. We have a group of four now fishing from the boats.

Tyson (tysoncns@gmail.com)

densa44 · #30 04-07-2011, 10:44 AM

There is no question that a kayak is a very safe and stable craft, but that was before all the improvements. If you have to carry one of these new ones I think you need wheels.

If you are staying in fresh water you can get a very good Clipper Tripper in Kevlar which is great for canoeing, camping, fishing and what have you.

It is easy to carry without toting wheels. You can move around, carry a ton of stuff, and go all the way to Montreal if you want.

Have fun