My Ride 115 isn't as stable as I'd hoped. I can't stand in it without constantly wiggling back and forth, kinda like balancing on a see-saw. But it can be done, and maybe I suck at it. I'm, 5' 11", 185 lbs. And 52 years, which matters.

 

I made my own custom crate and rod holders, and an anchor trolley. Get one of those. I carry as many Plano boxes as I need, maybe 5 in the crate. 

 

It's a good yak, I got mine used for $500 with the AirPro Max seat or whatever it's called, forget at the moment. Very nice and expensive on its own.

 

It's a good first yak. I'd rather have a small aluminum boat with casting platform etc., but I'm glad I tried the yak first. I'll probably keep it.

On 1/9/2020 at 2:42 PM, TriStateBassin106 said:

Hey Bassresource. 

 

I am currently in the works of buying my very first fishing kayak, a wilderness systems ride 115 to be exact. I wanted to know how much fishing gear I should carry when fishing in it during the warmer months on my local backwoods lakes and ponds here in Pennsylvania. 

 

I was told that you should bring light gear (Only your rods and some light tackle) and other people said just only bring your rods with Pre-selected lures tied onto them. 

 

Also my second question about bringing gear onto your kayak is about the kayak flipping over, any way to secure your rods or gear so they don't sink when the kayak flips over? 

 

I look forward to the responses!

thats awesome, welcome to the kayak fishin world. 
My kit is similar to a co-anglers - a grip of rods and a backpack.  
 

 You’ll have a better idea of what mods would improve your rig  after some time on the water. 

I’ve met a lot of really great people around the country  with KBF.