Took the kayak out today after work for the second trip. Put in at dead low and headed to the flats to look for some reds. Had waves breaking over the bow crossing the river but made it into some flats I had never been back in before. Spooked two on the way in but could not find any more after that. Paddled around until dark but no luck. Still I think the kayak is the ultimate flats machine. I finally got mine rigged about the way I want it. Hopefully this weekend I can get the Stank on the yak.
Cayman
Where were you fishing? I’m always up for trying some new flats in my kayak.
I was up in King’s Creek flats off of the Stono river.
cayman
Cayman,
I am considering a kayak for flats fishing. What brand/model do you have? Any recommendations? You mentioned having it rigged. What all did you have to modify? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
CanuckinSC
I have a Wilderness systems Pungo 140. This kayak is designed for fishing in that the cockpit is larger and the kayak is wider at the water line to make it more stable while casting. I used to fish out of a touring kayak which was ok but once you use an angling kayak you will see it is far superior.
As far as rigging I mounted a cooler, 4 traveling rod holders, 1 fishing rod holder, and anchoring system that allows me to anchor off either side of the stern depending on the current and a paddle holder so I have somewhere to clip the paddle while casting. I am planning on adding a drift sock later in the spring. Oh and the most important piece of mandatory equipment, a beverage holder large enough for a beer in a coozy (no more warm suds).
Cayman
Cayman,
Thanks for the info. I still need to do some researh of my own but I do appreciate the advice and experience.
Hey CanuckinSC,
I know that Renix and myself have OK Drifters, there may be others around also. They are very good yaks. Wide and stable with lots of capacity.
Hunter Bunter
i never kayak fishing before and would love to take a shot this comming season. so i started browsing the web looking for a kayak and founded one that i’m very interested in. here’s the site and please gives advice about this kayak (sould i get it or keep looking?)
http://www.thesportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1241441&cp=694713&page=2&pageBucket=0&parentPage=family
Edited by - peterdaho on 01/27/2003 10:48:18 PM
I’d love to see a picture of your yak, can ya email one. I’m also interested in buying one before the spring, but want it rigged for fishing.
For those interested in purchasing a kayak. The James Island County park has had a kayak show around the lake every spring for the past few years. It is a good place to see the different models and you can even try them out in the lake! I think it was ten dollars admission fee but worth it if you are buying. I have an aquatera keowee II and it has been great. It is an open, wide, two seater and weights about fifty pounds so I can put it on my shoulder and walk it to the water. Have caught lots of nice fish out of it. A nice red will give you quite a ride!
Don’t forget about the Cobra Fish-n-Dive. Great boat at a great price. Ready for any modifications you want. Great tracking boats and extrememly stable. One thing to remember about most fishing yaks, there wide, really wide, and are usually a bear to paddle if it’s windy out. It may be really stable and great to fish out of, but be careful, it may also be virtually impossible to paddle.
Shote Dogg
Hobie offers one with pedals so that you don’t have to paddle when you wanna fish. I don’t know anything about it, but it is on their website. It is supposedly made for fishing.