The only boat I have is an inflatable kayak that has zero storage space.  Does anybody think that if you fish from a boat you have a better chance to catch fish?  If so, I propably will try to fish from my kayak, taking along little plastic boxes for my lures.  I hope the hooks won't make a hole in it. lol

Put your stuff in a back pack Popper.. Makes for easier carrying and storage.. I used to do a LOT of "run-n-gun" shore fishing and it was the only way to go.. I also had and inflatable and used the same set up with not probs.. Just make sure you buy GOOD storage boxes that wont warp when they get too hot and maybe even the ones that are water tight, would be a good deals as well ...

They worked for me and still do..

Hope it helps ??  

Tux!!

Absolutely,  GET OFF THE BANK!

read this.

http://bassresource.com/fishing/getting_afloat.html

Thanks guys.  This will help ALOT! ;D  I read your article LBH, but do think an inflatable kayak could handle a trolling motor?  It gets pretty tiring swinging a paddle all day.

.YOU CAN GET A USED JON BOAT FOR AROUND $100.00.Put in some seats a good foot control TM and you're in business.You'll be able to cover a lot more water,and catch more fish.also,you can carry a lot more tackle and gear.Go ahead and do it ,if you're truly into bassin;.

I have a Cobra Fish & Dive kayak with one of these seats designed for fishing by Surf to Summit. It has a small pack on the back of the seat for tackle. You might want to get some hook covers for the lure on your rod, just in case.

Rattlinrogue, that is an idea I have not thought of.  Thanks for the info.  And yes, I am truly in to bassin'.

TP

Jon boats are extremely nice.  But I think the kayak will work fine-since you already have one.  

I don't know about using a trolling motor with an inflatable??  life jackets!

NO trolling motor on an inflatable.  Don't forget,....those come with a 60lb battery,lol.

Jon boats- very east to find a used one cheap.  On my ups route, I left notes on every door that had an unused jon sitting in the yard.  Can't even tell you how many call backs I got.  I got to choose between like 6 boats all under $300.  I ended up with a very wide/stable 1964 12' with trailer for $500.

Like I said, there were lots to choose from in the $100-300 range but this one is unique and very heavy duty.

Look for the ones with moss on them, they go cheap, people will give YOU money to get rid of it.  Often they are left behind by a son that moved out,etc. so when you offer $100 to get rid of the yard clutter, people jump.  Drive around a lake community and YOU WILL get lucky.  Fall is the best time for this price wise.  With summer com ing, some may be hesitant to sell thinking they will use it finally this summer,NOT.  They realize in the fall that they never used it AGAIN and are very willing to go spend you $100 somewhere.

This is what you can do over the winter if you get one:

http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1119359773/0

Good luck!

Fishing from ANY boat beats bank fishing. Where I live, in Virginia, the land is usually private property--when you can find a public easment it generally is only 100-200 yards at the most. Figure that area gets worked extensively by people who are in a similar situation as you. There are some lakes that have extensive shoreline access, but there too you're limited as regards terrain, vegetation, and presentation. You also are limited by the distance you can cast, whereas in a boat (weather permitting) you can fish at any depth you wish.

When you sum it all up, by fishing from the shore you are excluded from fishing over 90% of the available water. When you consider that 90% of the fish live in 10% of the water... Well, do the math.