hokiebge

Thanks all, for the good info. I went out today and caught my first fish on my kayak. A small bass. Catching a small fish really help to boost my confidence and I have a better idea of what I can and can't do in my kayak. I am liking it alot, much better than being stuck on the shore, really opens up fishing possibilities.

I have been kayaking for a few years now and this year I decided to take up Bass fishing. I own a small (9.5ft long) but wide sit in kayak. I plan on going out on the lake on monday, but I am nervious that the first time I land a fish it is either going to flip me or take me on a sleigh ride (drag me around the lake). Am I being unrealistic, what purcautions should I take? Can anyone with kayak fishing experience please advise. Nervious about flipping because I fish in NY and water is pretty cold. Thanks