Well I got to try out this new kayak thing. I can see what the fuss is all about; it's a lot of fun. As you may have seen in another thread, I purchased a lesser expensive model just to get me started but I'm really happy with it. It's pretty stable and tracks just as I expected a 10 footer to. And distances that would be a real chore in my canoe were a breeze in this thing, it's pretty swift. I picked up a Lowrance Elite 4X and can't wait to get that mounted. I'm still working on an idea for a scupper mount for it. So I paddled around, rocked it a little to see its tipping point, got used to the sitting thing and, oh yea, cast a few as well.

 

 

It doesn't have the amenities my Nitro does and you have to plan your baits ahead of time (not having my full library that I keep in the boat) but the 1 on 1 feel you have is enjoyable. I'll get in it again. 

Congratulations! Welcome to your next addiction!

DogBone nailed it!  You have now fallen down the rabbit hole!  It's a completely different feeling fishing out of a yak.  Not better or worse, just different.  But oh so enjoyable.  Congrats on the first catch

Congratulations! Welcome to your next addiction!

 

 

DogBone nailed it!  You have now fallen down the rabbit hole!  It's a completely different feeling fishing out of a yak.  Not better, or worse just different.  But oh so enjoyable.  Congrats on the first catch

 

Yea, I think you guys are right...thanks. Wish me luck.

The hard part is done.  You figured out which yak to get.  That took me months! 

That's awesome! Nice fish to!

Yea, I think you guys are right...thanks. Wish me luck.

No luck required.  The first few times out you'll figure out how to maneuver, cast, and land fish while sitting.  If you stand, take your time and remember your center of gravity is pretty narrow since you're now standing on a deck about 36" wide.

 

If you've not already fitted your rig with at least one anchor trolley, do so.  

 

And ALWAYS wear your PFD.  

Nice.

Sweet - Welcome to the wonderful world of small boat bassin' 

 

So now that's your PB Kayak Bass  ~

 

Congrats

 

A-Jay

 

 

So now that's your PB Kayak Bass  ~

 

 

 

 

I never thought of it that way! WooooHoooooo!