Anyone do any Kayak fishing? Thinking of getting one.

[IMissJack]

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[jbjones]

I know Sapper does. He's got a lot of good forums and online resources to point you to as well. I'm sure he'll reply soon.

We went kayak fishing here in Tibbee Creek a few years ago. It was a blast. You can really "gunk-hole" up into some spots that you can't get to in even a jon-boat. Those things are quick, too, if you feel like getting after it. I've been meaning to get one for myself....hope others chime in with their setups.

[SpeckleDawg]

I've been doing it for years and only get the boat out if someone else is joining me now. It's a blast, especially in the marsh for redfish. I fish ponds, lakes, bays, marsh, reefs in the sound - you can do it all in a kayak. If you have any specific questions, post em up. I may not be able to answer everything, but I have learned a lot the hard way.

[Uncle Ruckus]

I do with a buddy who has several that he's won in tournaments. You won't regret it. My wife and I fish together a good bit and she's wanting us to get each other kayaks for Christmas. I'd rather have a new rifle but whatever.

[BeastMan]

I do and it's a blast. A lot of trial and error. The more you get out the better you get at your setup and what you want to do. I've bass fished more this year than I ever have. In May I caught a bull drum that drug me around for a while. That was a blast.

[SapperDawg]

I fish freshwater all over north AL, including Guntersville Lake, exclusively via kayak. The pros for me:
1. Low cost. I purchased my yak from an old man on Craigslist for $800.
2. It is versatile - I can go anywhere that has at least 3" of water, and I hunt of out it. Also highly customizable for cheap. I have made a seat riser and crappie spider rig rod holder for just a few bucks.
3. Not much storage space and no maintenance required.

Here are some questions you want to answer prior to purchase:
1. Sit on top or sit-inside? I have a Native Ultimate 12 sit inside. Because I use it for hunting too, I need storage space that a sit-on-top wont provide.
2. Length - small water or big water? If I didn't fish small streams too, I would consider a 14'. I would also consider a larger yak if you are going to do any overnight camping.

You can get a used yak on Craigslist pretty cheap, so go that way if you just want to try it out. Then, you can put your money in the setup you really want. I highly recommend the Native Ultimate series.

Dug out some pics of my setup:

First is rigged out an early April morning at Guntersville Lake.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo192/scumglove/A9BF86FC-8A40-40A4-9B85-42770D102E60_zpsjwf2iyg9.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/scumglove/media/A9BF86FC-8A40-40A4-9B85-42770D102E60_zpsjwf2iyg9.jpg.html)

Next is a seat view on the Flint River in Owens Cross Roads, AL.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo192/scumglove/26FCF79D-32D8-4E0D-A221-1C7357877E60_zps2kpyjjia.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/scumglove/media/26FCF79D-32D8-4E0D-A221-1C7357877E60_zps2kpyjjia.jpg.html)

Last is a shot of it mounted on my truck:

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo192/scumglove/72F6E74F-3DCB-4800-9F7E-7FD24202B00A_zpscgrnv2wl.jpg (http://s375.photobucket.com/user/scumglove/media/72F6E74F-3DCB-4800-9F7E-7FD24202B00A_zpscgrnv2wl.jpg.html)

[IMissJack]

I mostly plan on fishing for reds and specks in TX Gulf Bays and inlets, and probably some lakes. I'm about 6'1" and over 250, so I am looking at a Ocean Prowler Big Game II, for more stability. I have a coworker that fishes in a Native Slayer regularly, and really enjoys it.