Kayak Fishing?

[BarrelProof]

Seems like fishing is a pretty popular hobby within this group.

Do any of you guys fish from a kayak? If so, want to share some photos? I’ve been bitten by the bug. We bought our first two kayaks a week ago, took them out, and I’m already upgrading. Just curious about your experiences, accessories you can’t live without, ways to make it even more enjoyable, advice/recommendations, etc.

Thanks!

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Seems like fishing is a pretty popular hobby within this group.

Do any of you guys fish from a kayak? If so, want to share some photos? I’ve been bitten by the bug. We bought our first two kayaks a week ago, took them out, and I’m already upgrading. Just curious about your experiences, accessories you can’t live without, ways to make it even more enjoyable, advice/recommendations, etc.

Thanks!

Never done kayaks, but fished in a Water Moccasin (kind of like a fiberglass pirogue) many times. Little small boats like that are great for bayous around here that are dense with cypress trees. You can get in places you can’t put a bass boat.
Little craft like that can be dangerous around swift water (think anywhere near a spillway or river), so I only use them in slack bayous and small lakes.
I’ve seen guys with the pedal kayaks out in the ocean before. Looks fun.

 

[shanez]

I prefer a float tube since it keeps my hands/arms free for fly fishing but a kayak isn't bad.

A rod leash, if you have a more expensive rod, is a must so your rod doesn't end up on the bottom of the lake if you drop it.

A fishing net with a magnetic holder is also really helpful.

Retractable/corded holders for things you use a lot are helpful.

A spare beer bottle opener and a couple of Bic lighters are essential.

 

[BarrelProof]

Bit the bullet and just went for it. I’ve got one of these showing up in the next couple of weeks:

Mirage Pro Angler 14 - Pedal Fishing Kayak | Pro Anglers | Hobie

The Hobie PA 14 packs extreme kayak fishing utility, with six horizontal rod lockers, enough tackle compartments to empty a store, and an elevated Vantage ST seat.

www.hobie.com

Didn’t want to be in the doghouse for the next decade, so I grabbed one of these for my wife, as well:

Mirage Passport 12 | Kayaks | Hobie

Discover our line of Hobie MirageDrive kayaks including sit-on-top, paddle, pedal, tandem and inflatable fishing and recreational kayaks.

www.hobie.com

 

[Ahi Ka]

We have some spectacular kayak fishing spots in our harbour, one is only a few minutes paddle from our house. Only thing stopping us recently has been the increase in great white sharks.

 

[BarrelProof]

We have some spectacular kayak fishing spots in our harbour, one is only a few minutes paddle from our house. Only thing stopping us recently has been the increase in great white sharks.

Why is that stopping you? Sounds like you need bigger baits and hooks!

 

[Ahi Ka]

Why is that stopping you? Sounds like you need bigger baits and hooks!

Haha yeah I happen to enjoy having all of my limbs still.

 

[GCW]

Being a PNW native I always wanted to try kayaking and fishing while doing so. Alas this has yet to take place but perhaps one day. Moving to Seattle after college did provide some kayak opportunities but not in the same sense I was hoping for and definitely not in the same sense as the posts above.

 

[kcghost]

No kayaking for this guy. Too old and too fat!!

 

[Jaylotw]

I would if I could find one that’s comfortable. I’m 6’5” and they don’t make a boat I can stretch out in. I mastered the art of solo canoe fishing while up in Michigan though. And I’ve got a small trailered boat back home.

The fishing yaks they have these days are awesome, you’re gonna love it! +1 for rod leashes, learned that the hard way in a float tube.

 

[puff_not_snuff]

What is a cheap beginners kayak one would recommend?

 

[chilllucky]

I live in Chicago proper, so the nearest navigable waters are not places I would want to fish in.

Although, paddling to downtown on the river is a really cool way to see the city.

 

[briarbuck]

Always wondered if Orcas thought Kayaks were like tootsie rolls. Hard on the outside and soft in the middle.

 

[BarrelProof]

I’ve been reading about fishing for halibut out of these things, about mounting down riggers for trolling, and about shrimping in them. I’ve also seen folks putting blinds on them for duck hunting.

This is going to be fun.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I’ve been reading about fishing for halibut out of these things, about mounting down riggers for trolling, and about shrimping in them. I’ve also seen folks putting blinds on them for duck hunting.

This is going to be fun.

I can’t imagine trying to haul up a big halibut in one of those! That’d be some excitement for sure.

 

[BarrelProof]

I can’t imagine trying to haul up a big halibut in one of those! That’d be some excitement for sure.

Looks like it’s a bit of a process, but definitely doable. Probably something I’d wanna wait to do until I had a little more experience, but definitely on the radar, now.

 

[weezell]

Only thing stopping us recently has been the increase in great white sharks.

HMMMMmmmmmmmmmmm...FUCK THAT! Last thing I wanna be is bait...