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Location: Athens, Ohio | http://www.wfishingkayaks.com/
I've never seen one you could stand up in. I'm thinking a 48 incher would make a good tow vehicle? m |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | I was fishing out of a sea kayak last week in Door County for smallies. A good smallie will pull you around, but the problem is that if there's a breath of wind you're going for a ride down the lake. It's also tough to get control of the fish at boat side unless the fish is really played out.
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Location: Appleton, WI | I fish out of a sit on top kayak a lot. I have taken muskies. there are logistical issues you have to deal with. Yes you will get towed, known as a sleigh ride in the kayak fishing world. wind can be a problem on large bodies of water, I do carry a drift sock. fish at boat side you need a net or boga to get control, if they are green I throw a wet towel over there eyes and they mellow right out. the drift sock can also be used to put pressure on a fish by creating drag. Guys catch sailfish and sharks out of kayaks. Muskies can be done. I would not start there, I would get my feet wet with other species first and work up to the bigger things. I will pinch barbs down to also help speed release. They make really good row trollers :). It is not for everyone but it is a really fun way to fish. Just thought I would throw in some insight, Tightlines! |
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Location: Southwest PA | Its a real thrill catching a ski out of a kayak, especially when they jump beside you and the fish is higher than you.
Here is a picture of the my kayak set up for muskie fishing.
Rich W
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Location: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin | I saw one in Cabela's that looked like it would be good for fishing out of. The rear of the kayak has "wings" that fold out & also a leaning bar so you can stand & fish. When you want to move, fold the wings back in & go. |
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Location: Appleton, WI | Nice set-up rich, One of my kids favorite things about the kayak is getting splashed when a fish jumps close. I have had a couple pike jump in to the yak, which is not a good thing. |
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Location: Athens, Ohio | Even a depth finder, that is a cool rig. m |
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Location: Appleton, WI | hey rich I see you carry a measuring stick. I took an adhesive ruler and trimmed it to about 1 1/4" wide and stuck it on my paddle shaft. I found one that is 60" but could not quit get that on the shaft. The paddle floats so I just stick it in the water to get a measurement. One less thing to carry since you better have a paddle with you. |
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