kenmitch

I've been Kayak fishing for about 6-7 months now. I have a Slayer 10 and sit down 99% off the time. I can relate to the casting while sitting down as it's a new ballgame compared to standing. It's going to take some practice but once you get used to it there really isn't much difference as the rod and the lure pretty much to all the work in the end. I'm getting much better at it with practice. Depending on what combo I'm using and how my thumb is reacting I can pretty much plop my lure wherever I want. When I first started I'd just go into open water and practice casting as it was strange casting while sitting down. To this day I will still do some open water casting while peddling out to where I want to fish. Just remember that your so close to the water that it's possible to dip the tip of the rod and lure into the water when going for the super long casts....Baitcaster and tip/lure dipping can make a nasty backlash scenario.

I also have the Slayer 10. I have a 2pc paddle and carry 1 part with me all the time. I also hold rod with left and real with the right hand. I use the paddle if needed to maneuver with my right hand. Works great if I just want to pivot and not move forward or back or make really sharp turns while underway. Calm water and a overly feisty bass make for some really fun fights. I caught a super feisty 4.5lb LMB that literally pulled me in circles for a couple minutes. The Slayer is kind of pricey but so are all the other similar options. The seat is a little noisy at times but it's really comfortable. Been out close to 30 times so far this year as the weather has been nice in SoCal so far.

I was a day away from buying a new boat and decided I'd go for a kayak instead. It took a little getting used to but I really enjoy Kayak fishing. Stealth like and being so close to the water makes it much easier for catch and release action. 1 man powered