Kayak fishing 2024
Glenn reply :
Got Kayak fishing on the brain? Let's hear about it!
https://www.hobie.com/fishing-kayaks/
Bluebasser86 reply :
I need to get out and get some fish added for my multispecies kayak challenge! I was in the lead at the end of last month but haven't had it out once this month so I'm sure that has changed.
Hawkeye21 reply :
I'm struggling to focus at work today. As soon as I get off of work I'm heading to my first kayak bass fishing tourney. Pre-fish tomorrow and tourney on Saturday. I'm excited but nervous as well since I have only been out twice so far this year and have only managed to catch two small ones. The crappy Spring made it hard to get out. Weather has been pretty good lately and I think they should be spawning now.
Hook2Jaw reply :
I fish from a Hobie Pro Angler 14 as well as an Outback. My poor jon boat sits under the carport not drinking gas, not having the lights worked on, never having motor troubles, and never worrying about how much charge on the battery it has.
I should sell that thing.
I love kayak fishing. I've caught everything from redfish and seatrout to king mackerel 6 miles offshore and tons and tons and tons of bass.
I'm not the best bass angler, yet, so I haven't dipped into the tournament scene. 
NYWayfarer reply :
On 5/17/2018 at 10:13 PM, Hawkeye21 said:The crappy Spring made it hard to get out. Weather has been pretty good lately and I think they should be spawning now.
This is true. I have only been able to get out on my kayak once this Spring and it was a bust. Wind and cold water were the norm so far this Spring.
Can't wait for the action to heat up. I absolutely love kayak fishing. This will be my second season doing it. It has opened up a whole new world of fishing to me.
J Francho reply :
Been doing it since the early 2000s. Only been out once in mine - crummy weather! Should have a chance this weekend, though!
Kletust reply :
Just bought a Predator PDL this past weekend. Absolutely love it so far!
flyfisher reply :
Been kayak fishing for I guess close to 20 years now and still enjoy it. I have had some decent success this winter and into the spring. Went out a few weekends ago and had a really good day where i didn't catch anything huge but I did catch at least a dozen in the 16-20" range and all nice and chunky. It made the 3+ mile paddle back to the ramp into the wind with whitecaps a little more bearable 
And am I the only one who always seems to be paddling into the wind? I swear I always say i want to paddle into the wind on my way out and then hope it to push me back in but it always decided to change its direction on me.
All this being said, I hope to get out this weekend but i doubt it will happen as we are slated for rain the next 3-4 days
DogBone_384 reply :
On 5/18/2018 at 9:42 AM, Kletust said:Just bought a Predator PDL this past weekend. Absolutely love it so far!
Congratulations!
My Lure 11.5/overdrive is OTW as I type this. I recived the overdrive today abd BOY is it substantail: all metal less the prop. The lift mechanism is nicely damped. Can’t wait to get the big pastic part and get fishing.
I started with an Ascend 128T in ‘14, moved to a Lure 11.5 and now to a second one.
Enjoy your PDL!
Here’s the new Lure as I rigged it. Took it out for its maiden pedal tonight (5/24). Woke up a group of leg muscles I’ve neglected for a LONG time....
The Kangler reply :
I’m totally hooked on kayak fishing. Adding a Elite 9ti and a motorguide Xi5 trolling motor with pinpoint gps to my Predator 13 soon. I really want that spot lock feature! ????
kjfishman reply :
I have been out 4 times so far this year in my Loon 126 and once in my bass boat.
boostr reply :
Haven't used my Lure 11.5 all of last year since I bought my boat, and trying to put that barge on top of my Explorer was a hassle. I just recently purchased a 15' F150 which will make for easier bed loading than roof top hassle.. So she'll definitely see the water again this year.
kenmitch reply :
Here's mine.
Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 10.
Kayak fishing is the bomb and I'm really glad I opted for it rather than a boat. I was literally a day away from buying a boat but decided on the Kayak instead. Picked up the trailer for $200 for more of a convenience thing as I live about 3 miles from Lake Perris as it saves my wear and tear on my back on the loading and unloading part. Nice weather here in SoCal so I've been out about 25-30 times this year so far!
fishwizzard reply :
Your Slayer 10 is newer than mine and I covet your rear flush mounted rod holders and the beer can/rod holder combo on the side.
My my only complaint with the Slayer 10 is the LH rudder control. I hold the rod in my left hand and I would love to switch it over, but I don't think I can reach inside the hull well enough.
J Francho reply :
You can add flush mount rod holders aftermarket, and install them yourself.
fishwizzard reply :
On 5/30/2018 at 8:38 PM, J Francho said:You can add flush mount rod holders aftermarket, and install them yourself.
I know, but I don't think they sell the flushmount beer can holder separately.
J Francho reply :
https://www.amazon.com/SeaSense-Recessed-Holder-4-Inch-Black/dp/B004XAIZTQ?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-ffnt-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004XAIZTQ
kenmitch reply :
On 5/30/2018 at 9:13 PM, fishwizzard said:I know, but I don't think they sell the flushmount beer can holder separately.
Can't you just put your beer in the drive cover? Mine has a cup holder built into it also.
Have you contacted Native Watercraft and asked if you can buy the combo rod/beer holder?
I cast with the right and reel with the right also. The left hand rudder control does somewhat suck at times. I like to go into a spot stealth mode and try to move as little as possible most of the time. What I do is just carry 1 part of a 2 part paddle with me and use it to pivot when I'm sitting still and do really sharp turns when I'm under way. Works pretty good for me at least.
fishwizzard reply :
Placing anything in the drive cover is an absolute guarantee that I will foul the prop on something within the next few minutes. ????
I should call Native and try to buy the part, that's a good idea.
I have a little hand paddle that I use as well, but I would dearly love to be able to smack the rudder control while keeping pressure on the fish with my rod hand.
kenmitch reply :
On 5/31/2018 at 7:22 AM, fishwizzard said:Placing anything in the drive cover is an absolute guarantee that I will foul the prop on something within the next few minutes. ????
I should call Native and try to buy the part, that's a good idea.
I have a little hand paddle that I use as well, but I would dearly love to be able to smack the rudder control while keeping pressure on the fish with my rod hand.
When fighting a fish I use the fish, my rod and the peddles to do some maneuvering. It's kind of hard to explain so you'd have to experiment with it. You kind of have to counter the fishes movement with rod angle and peddling forward/backwards when needed. Doesn't take much of a fish to move the Slayer. Depending on strength of the fish and rod angle you can almost pivot the Slayer. Once you get the fish head on it's not too hard to keep it on the side you want. Feisty fish that zigzag to left and right are the funnest to fight on a kayak.
thinkingredneck reply :
Yeah, I had one go under the kayak and leverage against the side to get off. It happened right at the boat in seconds. Ned rig
fishwizzard reply :
On 6/2/2018 at 11:58 AM, kenmitch said:When fighting a fish I use the fish, my rod and the peddles to do some maneuvering. It's kind of hard to explain so you'd have to experiment with it. You kind of have to counter the fishes movement with rod angle and peddling forward/backwards when needed. Doesn't take much of a fish to move the Slayer. Depending on strength of the fish and rod angle you can almost pivot the Slayer. Once you get the fish head on it's not too hard to keep it on the side you want. Feisty fish that zigzag to left and right are the funnest to fight on a kayak.
My issue is more keeping the yak away from "hazards", like overhead branches, docks, or patches of weeds that will foul the prop. It's more an issue when perch fishing where I am on wider tidal rivers and am fishing very close to shoreline cover.
kenmitch reply :
On 6/3/2018 at 8:58 PM, fishwizzard said:My issue is more keeping the yak away from "hazards", like overhead branches, docks, or patches of weeds that will foul the prop. It's more an issue when perch fishing where I am on wider tidal rivers and am fishing very close to shoreline cover.
Oh....In those scenarios one must bite the bullet and use the left hand to steer when needed. The way it's designed you wouldn't be able to just mount it on the right side as it fits into a molded in pocket with cable guides mounted into it.
fishwizzard reply :
On 6/3/2018 at 10:01 PM, kenmitch said:The way it's designed you wouldn't be able to just mount it on the right side as it fits into a molded in pocket with cable guides mounted into it.
Ah, I have never really gotten into the hull to see, just stuck my arm in the hatches to feel around.
Do you know off hand if there are any peddle yaks on the market with the option for RH rudder control?
kenmitch reply :
On 6/3/2018 at 10:04 PM, fishwizzard said:Ah, I have never really gotten into the hull to see, just stuck my arm in the hatches to feel around.
Do you know off hand if there are any peddle yaks on the market with the option for RH rudder control?
Not off hand....But I'll be sending you a PM in a couple of minutes or so.
RLinNH reply :
On 6/3/2018 at 10:07 PM, kenmitch said:
Not off hand....But I'll be sending you a PM in a couple of minutes or so.
I just picked up a 2018 Hobie Pro Angler 14. It has rudder controls on Port and Starboard sides of the boat.
Yakalong reply :
Was out in the yak this past week a couple of times, it is so nice to be able to get in behind docks and go under catwalks where boats can't get to.
Traumabrew reply :
Old Town Predator MK (the Minn-Kota motor model) has foot rudder controls. True hands free fishing. It costs about 200 more than the PDL version.
DogBone_384 reply :
On 5/24/2018 at 10:48 PM, boostr said:Lure 11.5 all of last year since I bought my boat, and trying to put that barge on top of my Explorer was a hassle.
It can’t be that bad. I have two 11.5’s on my Tundra’s ladder rack right now. I can get them up there no problem, even after a long day.
Remove the seat, accessories, and empty the hatch and they only weigh 70 - 75 pounds.
Come to think of it, Chad Hoover has a video on his channel of his wife putting one of their kayaks on their SUV by herself:
LadiMopar reply :
On 6/5/2018 at 11:06 AM, DogBone_384 said:On 5/24/2018 at 10:48 PM, boostr said:Lure 11.5 all of last year since I bought my boat, and trying to put that barge on top of my Explorer was a hassle.
It can’t be that bad. I have two 11.5’s on my Tundra’s ladder rack right now. I can get them up there no problem, even after a long day.
Remove the seat, accessories, and empty the hatch and they only weigh 70 - 75 pounds.
@DogBone_384 70-75 lbs is still pretty significant weight and depending on persons height, age, and physical ability it can certainly be a daunting task to manhandle such a thing.
As I mentioned in another thread, I recently bought a trailer for my Lure 10 (70 lbs without gear) because it was just too much for me to heft into the truck by myself... I can remember a day when 70lbs was a breeze, but these days the moto is; my mind is willing but my body has other ideas.
DogBone_384 reply :
Yeah, I know. Everything my Father told me about my 40’s came true. He didn’t say ANYTHING about 50’s ..... I’m starting to figure it out now.
Still, where there’s a will, there’s a way....
LadiMopar reply :
On 6/5/2018 at 9:10 PM, DogBone_384 said:Yeah, I know. Everything my Father told me about my 40’s came true. He didn’t say ANYTHING about 50’s ..... I’m starting to figure it out now.
Still, where there’s a will, there’s a way....
I'm now on the downhill slide towards 60.
Just figure anything your father told you about your 40's increase the difficulty/irritation by 5-15% for your 50's. 
boostr reply :
On 6/5/2018 at 11:06 AM, DogBone_384 said:It can’t be that bad. I have two 11.5’s on my Tundra’s ladder rack right now. I can get them up there no problem, even after a long day.
Remove the seat, accessories, and empty the hatch and they only weigh 70 - 75 pounds.
Come to think of it, Chad Hoover has a video on his channel of his wife putting one of their kayaks on their SUV by herself:
You calling me out PUNK!
I like to see him do it that easy with the wheel in the keel and on pavement and a real SUv. Not that simple with the wheel in the keel, plus I had the foam blocks on the crossbars. My 4th gen Explorer was also taller than you average Explorer, and 5th gen Explorer. To me it was a pain, but like I said I got the boat and the Explorer was on it's last leg. So the truck will make it easier to load, and get me back on the yak.
DogBone_384 reply :
Nope, not calling you out at all. The ladder rack on my Tundra is 6’ 6-8”. My first kayak, a 128T was too big for me to lift it up, but I put a rubber mat on the ground, put the stern on it and levered the beast up from the rear rack and walked it down to the front rack.
I agree a pickup is the way to go. When I carry only one yak, I slide it in the bed, tie it down, and head out.
Gotta admit it though, it’s pretty cool to see that Bonafide get up there. Bannanas Inc., in Yarmouth, MA has them in stock. They’re BIG.
Anyhow, take your Lure and go get yourself a new PB.... cheers.
boostr reply :
On 6/6/2018 at 3:36 AM, DogBone_384 said:Nope, not calling you out at all. The ladder rack on my Tundra is 6’ 6-8”. My first kayak, a 128T was too big for me to lift it up, but I put a rubber mat on the ground, put the stern on it and levered the beast up from the rear rack and walked it down to the front rack.
I agree a pickup is the way to go. When I carry only one yak, I slide it in the bed, tie it down, and head out.
Gotta admit it though, it’s pretty cool to see that Bonafide get up there. Bannanas Inc., in Yarmouth, MA has them in stock. They’re BIG.
Anyhow, take your Lure and go get yourself a new PB.... cheers.
Just bustn' your chops
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