A friend of mine has an open deck boat he will let me borrow. I have often thought about taking it into the creeks for spottails and trout. I can’t cut rod holders in it, and was wondering if you guys might have an idea or two. It sure sounds like a cool way to catch a fish.
Thanks
Loondog
Loondog,
I am a bit confused…nothing new. What brand and model kayak is it? By open deck, do you mean you sit inside the boat or on top of it?
“Fishing and catching are two different things. Fishing is what I love; catching is a bonus.”–Papa, 1979
I do not know the model. It is a sit on top kayak, I think it is 15 or 16 feet. He has a seat that acts a as a back rest. The foot pedals are several indentions on the sides. I looked at it the last time we were out and I could not figure out how to hold the fishing poles. There is an eyelet in the center between your kneees that my buddy says you can use for a paddel tether. It also has bunjee cord cross straps behind the seat for holding down gear, and a rear hatch. I wish I could tell you more about the boat, but I just don’t know.
LoonDog
Loondog,
If it floats, you can fish from it. It sounds like you should strap a milk crate to it with short sections of pvc attached for rodholders. I will try to get the digital camera working and send you a picture. If you have access to a digital camera, send me a shot of the yak.
“Fishing and catching are two different things. Fishing is what I love; catching is a bonus.”–Papa, 1979
Edited by - Papa on 05/14/2002 7:33:59 PM