Kayak fishing
Texas Fishing
Nov 21, 2022 19:00:08 #
Dirt57
Loc: SE Texas
Yes, you do have to register if you put any type of motor on them. Another reason we haven't chosen to do that. Plus more stuff to haul and set up. We carry ours on a truck rack when we're pulling our camper and have other gear to put in the bed, so it's just not worth the hassle for us.
Nov 21, 2022 19:11:22 #
Dirty Dog
Loc: Texas Coast
Thanks for confirming Dirt, I already have a little old beat up John boat with a good Merc motor and troller so if I want to go to the islands I’ll just take it. I think I just want to start out paddling around the shallows in a comfy 10 footer that I can throw in my truck bed with a hitch extender. Awesome info brother. Thanks
Nov 21, 2022 20:18:49 #
I would think that if it had a motor you would have to regester it like any other watercraft. I too am looking at the pedal kayaks, but alos don't know if I want to spend that much just to get started again. If I find a good deal, I'll go pedal just because of my age. You know stronger in the legs that back and arms. Just read another person's post talking about a bed extender. Never thought about that, but really am now.
Nov 21, 2022 21:23:23 #
Chuck56
Loc: Texas
Old Fisherman 77 wrote:
Just getting started (again) in kayak fishing, and... (show quote)
You can always compromise and buy a motorized kayak. If so, I suggest finding some local water and getting to know your kayak really well. Always wear flotation too .
Nov 22, 2022 09:32:04 #
Oldfisherguy
Loc: NE Kansas
There is an app for your phone called "Go Paddling" that gives location of all launch points in your area.
P.S.
For those of you who saw the notice on YouTube that Everything Kayak and Bicycle in Gulf Port, Mississippi was out of business, it was a hoax. I was in the store yesterday and they still have a mountain of kayaks and gear and are open for business seven days a week. Also available on line.
P.S.
For those of you who saw the notice on YouTube that Everything Kayak and Bicycle in Gulf Port, Mississippi was out of business, it was a hoax. I was in the store yesterday and they still have a mountain of kayaks and gear and are open for business seven days a week. Also available on line.
Nov 22, 2022 09:39:37 #
Dirt57
Loc: SE Texas
Yes, the hitch extenders are nice, particularly for the longer yaks. I found that with our priors--Tarpon 120 and Cobra Navigator, both 12'--we didn't need an extender with the tailgate down on my 5.5' bed F150. I have a non-skid mat. We'd slide 'em in along with paddles, etc, and go. If we were getting out on the road I'd tie them off in back just for safety but they stayed in fine.
With our Hobies being heavier, particularly the Outback (which is also 6" longer), I also tie it down in front. With my truck rack design, it's actually not that hard to put them up on it and leaves my bed to pile all the gear in. But if I'm going by myself I'll definitely just slide the one yak into the bed and tie 'er down. My storage dolly for them has the Outback sitting about bed height, so it's pretty easy to scoot that beast into the bed.
With our Hobies being heavier, particularly the Outback (which is also 6" longer), I also tie it down in front. With my truck rack design, it's actually not that hard to put them up on it and leaves my bed to pile all the gear in. But if I'm going by myself I'll definitely just slide the one yak into the bed and tie 'er down. My storage dolly for them has the Outback sitting about bed height, so it's pretty easy to scoot that beast into the bed.
Nov 22, 2022 09:48:07 #
Oldfisherguy
Loc: NE Kansas
I have fished from Paddle, Pedal, and motorized. I prefer Hobie style of pedal rather than the Bicycle style. I am 70 years old and find the pushing action of the Hobie style much easier on the legs. I recently added a Motorguide XI3 trolling motor to the Hobie with a 50ah lithium battery. I am currently in Mississippi fishing the bayou for redfish. I can fish for several hours with this set up and usually travel five miles or so in a day. I have never run low on battery, but I carry my pedals with me just in case. (Don't want to spend the night in the marsh with all the alligators).
Nov 22, 2022 11:08:05 #
Nov 22, 2022 20:05:13 #
Dirty Dog
Loc: Texas Coast
That’s a really great fishing area around Mansfield Doc. I’ve only fished there a few times but it was really a great location to cast a line!
Dirty Dog
Dirty Dog
Nov 22, 2022 20:17:20 #
Nov 23, 2022 13:55:14 #
When I started getting out of the cattle business I was looking for a way to get back into fly fishing. And I wanted to try kayak fishing. So I found two used (one for my wife) seaghost 130s (Vibe kayaks). They came with a trailer and a lot of upgrades, though the kayaks had only been used twice. We got a hell of a deal on two almost new kayaks. They are very stable and safe, even for an older guy like me. I am also 6'2" and 260, so I needed one to hold me up. They are paddle only, and I understand the peddle ones are more efficient. But my wife does want a motor for christmas :) . Just saying that there are a lot of nice kayaks out there. Just check to ensure stability. Parricularly as you get older.
Nov 23, 2022 22:57:22 #
Thanks or the info. I know what you mean about having to make changes when you get older. I'm a "young 77" and just getting back into kayaks. Congratulations on your finding such a good deal. God bless you and your wife. Be safe, keep your hook wet and your line tight.
Nov 25, 2022 10:18:00 #
Dirty Dog
Loc: Texas Coast
That’s quite the switch JPS, from cattle to yaks…. Sounds like you got a heck of a deal on that purchase.
Nov 25, 2022 10:23:10 #
It is. Age, a loss of some leases, a new wife, and a move to Missouri all came together along with California's "new" anti Agriculture politics. Got tired of sitting a horse for 6 to 8 hours at a time with no appreciation or profit. So figured I would refocus my life on what counts. And fishing was very close to the top of the list
Nov 25, 2022 14:10:42 #
Good for you JPS.Be safe, keep your hook wet and your line tight.
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