Ive lived on JI for almost 3 years now and I dont think i got a hook in the water more than 2 times this past year. That stops now. Got myself a used FS12 sit-in this weekend and Im obviously itching to get out in it. Im not brand new to kayaking or fishing, but I am new to kayak fishing.
Im not looking to outfit it like im going to be at sea for 6 days. Id prefer to have more fish in the boat than gear, but I would love suggestions for “must haves” for kayak fishing.
Also, since Ive only been fishing with friends with boats, I have very few ideas of where to put a kayak in that would be unique to kayakers.
Finally, my low country fishing experience has been pretty limited. Can we fish successfully all year round here in the creeks and rivers?
Thanks for the input and try to treat the new guy nice…
Myk
First get legal with a fishing license, pfd, and the all important whistle. ( Note the sarcasm- I was written a warning for not having one)
After that you just need your favorite rod and reel combo, sponge and/or bailer, possibly a rod holder, and luck/patience.
I personally have floats on my rods in case I flip but lots of people use leashes instead. Anchors or sticks can be very handy to keep you in place.
Come up with a way to secure your paddle while you fish (clip, leash, good resting point) and get out there. Tight lines!
^^what he said!
Come to one of our future club events - meet the local kayak fishing crowd.
-Lewis
Myk, you still in the same house? Haven’t seen you in a while. I got a kayak last year and love it. Hit me up and I can try to help you out.
2014 Wilderness Systems Ride 135
1995 Searay 175 Series
Yup, im still over here. Sent you a PM with my number.
low country newb
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Originally posted by Redsand06Yup, im still over here. Sent you a PM with my number.
low country newb
Never got it
2014 Wilderness Systems Ride 135
1995 Searay 175 Series
SCGMC has it all about right, but don’t forget a plastic OJ jug with the top cut off. If you’re a coffee drinker & over 65, you’ll need it.
There have been some threads about favorite ways to rig out a boat… just search and see what you find. I’m sort of a minimalist as well. Along with the legally required equipment I usually take a net, a knife, fishing pliers, Tupperware box for tackle, cutting board, anchor, cooler and drybag. The knife is full size and tethered and slips in a sheath that I hot-glued to the sidewall of the boat (out of the way but quick access). The Pliers are also tethered and just sit on the floor of the boat by my leg. You can get tupperware in all shapes and sizes imaginable but a flatish rectangular box is easy to store and allows quick access to all the gear inside. My cutting board is just plywood but cut at 23" and marked at 14" and 15" and is all the measuring tool I need. Anchor is 3.5lb folding… I prefer it over a stick-pin which is limited to shallow water use. My cooler is just one of those insulated bags which gives the length capacity which you’ll need if you want to keep a good size shark or something. I think there’s a market for a decent long narrow cooler for kayak fishing but I don’t know of one being made.
Deep water put-in spots on James Isl include Folly Landing, Sunrise Park (aka demetre park), Bowen’s Island, Sol Legare, Riverland Terrace Landing (careful of the currents and big boat traffic), and Wappoo Cut.
I’d love to find a property for sale on James Isl on a creek. If anyone knows of a fixer-upper I want to hear about it!
The back of central park road or bay front is the only areas your getting anything sort of cheap on james island creek, Riley road has a ramp and there is excellent fishing at that end of the creek.
Not “James Island Creek” but “James Island on a creek”