Brand new to the Kayak fishing scene , just purchased my new Native ultimate 14.5 tandem any advice would be helpful, i’m like a sponge at this point.Thanks
Keep the Stars and Bars flying.
205 Scout SportsFish
150 Yamaha 4 stroke
15 ft War Eagle
40 Yamaha 4 stroke
I am new as well but from the first 4 outings I have had I have found out a few important details.
-Bug spray, you can’t easily out paddle them when they are hungry
-get an anchor or some type of steak out pole
-organize, make sure everything is within reach on your kayak
-small tackle holders, I find it much easier to take a few of the plastic tackle organizers than the whole bag.
-I put a cooler where most people put a 5 gallon buck or milk crate.
-4’ cast net
-flip flops lead to cut toes on oyster beds if you get out to throw the cast net or walk around.
-home made kayak cart. I’ll shoot some pictures and parts list if you want.
-life jacket on from the time you leave the car until you get back to your car
-paddeling against the tide isn’t that bad if the wind isn’t against you.
-sunscreen, unless you want the top of your legs burnt
-some of my best fishing has been within site of my launch site. Apparantly the train of thought is, if you have a motor you have to use it to go far.
This list grows everytime I go out. Let me know if I can help.
R.D.S. IV
Caster 12.5
Thanks Ivy , PM sent.
Keep the Stars and Bars flying.
205 Scout SportsFish
150 Yamaha 4 stroke
15 ft War Eagle
40 Yamaha 4 stroke
Helpful post, Ivy. Have you posted pics of your cart?
Many go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.