Are Fishing Kayaks Worth It? Back-Country Kayak Fishing. - Jay Siemens
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Date: 2022-06-04
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Patrick
Great video! I am now wishing I would have gotten a similar kayak as you were using. I opted for the Perception Outlaw 11. 5. The thing is a tank. Stable, but slow and heavy in the water. Pedal driven with a rudder is definitely advantageous. Also, having a kayak that can be paddled or pedaled uostream would be ideal. I barely could paddle upstream against maybe a class I rapid section of the James River in my Outlaw. One thing you may want to check into is a drift sock. That will help slow down the yak in wind or current. Would want an anchor trolley to use too so as to make sure you are positioned well. that and the rudder should be great. And as was already pointed out. a cart is a game changer for portage.
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Great video! I am now wishing I would have gotten a similar kayak as you were using. I opted for the Perception Outlaw 11. 5. The thing is a tank. Stable, but slow and heavy in the water. Pedal driven with a rudder is definitely advantageous. Also, having a kayak that can be paddled or pedaled uostream would be ideal. I barely could paddle upstream against maybe a class I rapid section of the James River in my Outlaw. One thing you may want to check into is a drift sock. That will help slow down the yak in wind or current. Would want an anchor trolley to use too so as to make sure you are positioned well. that and the rudder should be great. And as was already pointed out. a cart is a game changer for portage.
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The
Small kayaks like a Teton are worth it.
I can take that thing anywhere other than DEEP onto Lake St. Clair. (Then again, you shouldnt take ANY kayak deep onto Lake St. Clair due to ignorant boaters.
Once you start spending a couple grand its not worth it AT ALL. Just buy a small boat with an outboard motor at that point.
My favorite times kayak fishing have been when theres someone in a Ranger or a big multi-thousand dollar kayak next to me and theyre not catching fishwhile I am in my sub-$400 kayak
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Small kayaks like a Teton are worth it.
I can take that thing anywhere other than DEEP onto Lake St. Clair. (Then again, you shouldnt take ANY kayak deep onto Lake St. Clair due to ignorant boaters.
Once you start spending a couple grand its not worth it AT ALL. Just buy a small boat with an outboard motor at that point.
My favorite times kayak fishing have been when theres someone in a Ranger or a big multi-thousand dollar kayak next to me and theyre not catching fishwhile I am in my sub-$400 kayak
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Things I've learned from my first time out in my Old Town Sportsman:
1. Get some kayak wheels, there fold up neatly and you dont need to drag it anywhere.
2. The instant reverse is amazing. Without taking my hands off the rod I could spot lock next to heavy current simply by a couple pedals forward, one back.
3. The slot below the seat is perfect for your tackle tray. No need to turn around to tie something else on.
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I guess those were the major points lol. Cheers Jay!
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Things I've learned from my first time out in my Old Town Sportsman:
1. Get some kayak wheels, there fold up neatly and you dont need to drag it anywhere.
2. The instant reverse is amazing. Without taking my hands off the rod I could spot lock next to heavy current simply by a couple pedals forward, one back.
3. The slot below the seat is perfect for your tackle tray. No need to turn around to tie something else on.
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I guess those were the major points lol. Cheers Jay!
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frank
I love my old town 120 pdl. I have the wilderness kayak cart and it fits perfect. If Im not going far, I dont even need to strap it on it fits so good. When I retire, thats the area Im retiring too. I have a cuzzin that has a fishing lodge and guides on lake of the woods. Great to see you kayak fishing. Thanks for the video
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I love my old town 120 pdl. I have the wilderness kayak cart and it fits perfect. If Im not going far, I dont even need to strap it on it fits so good. When I retire, thats the area Im retiring too. I have a cuzzin that has a fishing lodge and guides on lake of the woods. Great to see you kayak fishing. Thanks for the video
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MN
Fishing kayaks are not substituting boats in terms of capacity of covering long distances, comfort and storage capacity. On the other hand they are incredibly silent, cand navigate in shallow waters and waters full of vegetation / wood. No way you can do that as well with motor boats.
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Fishing kayaks are not substituting boats in terms of capacity of covering long distances, comfort and storage capacity. On the other hand they are incredibly silent, cand navigate in shallow waters and waters full of vegetation / wood. No way you can do that as well with motor boats.
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da
Love your videos. I have a yak that I love fishing in so it's great to see a made in Manitoba video for this segment of fishermen. I also recommend the Ultraskiff for when you need back country access but want to put in a longer day. Way more comfortable and easier on the back.
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Love your videos. I have a yak that I love fishing in so it's great to see a made in Manitoba video for this segment of fishermen. I also recommend the Ultraskiff for when you need back country access but want to put in a longer day. Way more comfortable and easier on the back.
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Northwest
The only question I have is how the hell did you get these? I can't find them anywhere, not on the west coast not on the east coast not on the internet, sold out everywhere. They need to build more PDL befor we realize Biden is a FAILURE.
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The only question I have is how the hell did you get these? I can't find them anywhere, not on the west coast not on the east coast not on the internet, sold out everywhere. They need to build more PDL befor we realize Biden is a FAILURE.
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Chris
Nice to see some content from NW Ontario! Glad I stumbled across this. We have so many great little lakes around here that you can't drive a boat trailer into. Looking at a fishing kayak right now. trying to decide if it's right for me.
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Nice to see some content from NW Ontario! Glad I stumbled across this. We have so many great little lakes around here that you can't drive a boat trailer into. Looking at a fishing kayak right now. trying to decide if it's right for me.
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Joe
Are they worth it? 100% yes! We just posted a video of a hard to reach place when the water levels drop and you cannot get in with even a rowboat. Big fish waiting. Keep up the great work Jay!
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Are they worth it? 100% yes! We just posted a video of a hard to reach place when the water levels drop and you cannot get in with even a rowboat. Big fish waiting. Keep up the great work Jay!
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Dana
hey what some guys do is add a scotty rod holder on the t slots just so when you catch a fish and net it you can putit in the rod in the holder saves you time or if you have fix your line
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hey what some guys do is add a scotty rod holder on the t slots just so when you catch a fish and net it you can putit in the rod in the holder saves you time or if you have fix your line
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