10-29-2011, 04:40 PM
Yes, I've been fishing from a kayak for 4+ years now. I started for a year with a 12' inflatible, then got an 8' day tripper for 2 years and recently bought a 12' Ocean Kayak Scrambler XT Angler for $275 off Craig's List.
I have a self-built YakPak (same idea as milkcrate) with a three rod holder attached to the rear, a front mount fishfinder (soon to get a fishfinder/GPS combo), anchor trolly and flushmount rod holders on the side.
I love it! Its cheaper than a stinkpot (motorboat), no license fees, no insurance payment and you can launch from anywhere. Its also quieter, you can get into areas a boat can't and it beats shore fishing.
I'd say the only draw back is that you can't cover as much water as a powerboat. But on the upside, I fish an area more thoroughly and I catch fish.
For me, its a great way to fish. I've fished Lake Mead, Lake Mojove, Sunnyside, Illipah, Eagle Valley and Echo Canyon. In the smaller reservoirs is where a kayak really shines because you can get to areas not available to shore anglers.
PM me and I'll take you out. I have two kayaks so we can go out together.
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I have a self-built YakPak (same idea as milkcrate) with a three rod holder attached to the rear, a front mount fishfinder (soon to get a fishfinder/GPS combo), anchor trolly and flushmount rod holders on the side.
I love it! Its cheaper than a stinkpot (motorboat), no license fees, no insurance payment and you can launch from anywhere. Its also quieter, you can get into areas a boat can't and it beats shore fishing.
I'd say the only draw back is that you can't cover as much water as a powerboat. But on the upside, I fish an area more thoroughly and I catch fish.
For me, its a great way to fish. I've fished Lake Mead, Lake Mojove, Sunnyside, Illipah, Eagle Valley and Echo Canyon. In the smaller reservoirs is where a kayak really shines because you can get to areas not available to shore anglers.
PM me and I'll take you out. I have two kayaks so we can go out together.
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