10-29-2011, 01:56 PM
I was gonna refer some links for you, but since I have nothing to do at work right now:
I did some kayak fishing...
currently have a 12.5ft Sit-on-top. Have a built in rod holder in front and 2 holes for fishing rods just behind the seats for trolling. Got a milk crate and rigged some pvc pipes to it to hold extra poles, net, etc. Yak also has water-sealed compartments to hold phone and stuff, but I still put it in a water-proof bag before I place it in there. Just in case...
I was debating on how big i want my kayak to be and after a lot of research, i decided 12ft. Depending on how much water you plan to cover, the longer ones tread better i hear. If I can go back, I'd get a 10ft cuz I don't cover so much water and its much lighter.
The milk crate makes for a great storage tool. You can easily tie PVC pipes and what-not to it and tie it down to the kayak.
As for fish-finder, you can easily youtube install fish finder on kayak for the DIY and what type people use.
Any small anchor will do.
I recommend getting the best paddle and seat you can afford... very improtant. as for the PFD, I just got something that passes
If you plan to stay out past sunset, rig a pole with a light on top. I recommend some kind of battery operated LED light w/ 360degree view.
good luck
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I did some kayak fishing...
currently have a 12.5ft Sit-on-top. Have a built in rod holder in front and 2 holes for fishing rods just behind the seats for trolling. Got a milk crate and rigged some pvc pipes to it to hold extra poles, net, etc. Yak also has water-sealed compartments to hold phone and stuff, but I still put it in a water-proof bag before I place it in there. Just in case...
I was debating on how big i want my kayak to be and after a lot of research, i decided 12ft. Depending on how much water you plan to cover, the longer ones tread better i hear. If I can go back, I'd get a 10ft cuz I don't cover so much water and its much lighter.
The milk crate makes for a great storage tool. You can easily tie PVC pipes and what-not to it and tie it down to the kayak.
As for fish-finder, you can easily youtube install fish finder on kayak for the DIY and what type people use.
Any small anchor will do.
I recommend getting the best paddle and seat you can afford... very improtant. as for the PFD, I just got something that passes
If you plan to stay out past sunset, rig a pole with a light on top. I recommend some kind of battery operated LED light w/ 360degree view.
good luck
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