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Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:12 pm
by Nsbjuan
I’ll be kayak fishing in the port Arthur/ bridge city area. Just trying to get set up as best and as possible before I start fishing in my kayak. Looking to see if anyone can share any knowledge or share tips of any kind. Any info on gear, fishing locations, bait, etc. will help. Thanks.

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:57 pm
by OrangeQuest
Learn how to self recover in deep water without any of your gear on the boat and learn how to paddle and control your boat correctly. Learn what your limits are slowly, as in baby steps. Don't go out the first time in strong winds or current without going into gentle winds and current first. As your skills increase so will your limits. Open bodies of water that have white caps are a sign that you should be a bank fisherman that day. If you do not have a good comfortable PFD get one and wear it. There are old kayak fisherman and there are bold kayak fisherman but there are no bold old kayak fisherman.
Let someone know your trip plan. time you will be on the water and location. Time you expect to be off the water and if those plans change let that person know of the changes. Enjoy your new sport!
OQ

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 1:49 pm
by Nsbjuan
OrangeQuest

Thanks for the response. I appreciate the advice and recommendations. I’ll keep all of it in mind. I do plan on focusing more on working on how to properly paddle the first couple times I go out in the water. I also just ordered a new pfd (nrs chinook)better suited for a kayak that should work well. I’m not as wild as I used to be so I did plan on starting slowly and trying to progress slowly without trying to rush it. I have also tried to find a fishing buddy but everyone I know doesn’t prefer to kayak fish so I’ll be at it alone for a while.

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 4:43 pm
by OrangeQuest
If you know how to free style swim then use those same motions to paddle. NRS makes some great PFDs. Remember ABC before you get on the water. Always Be Careful. Good luck! :wink:

OQ

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 6:10 pm
by DugasM
30milesout on youtube has a wealth of information as far as general kayaking tips and ideas.

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 4:53 am
by Nsbjuan
DugassM

Wow! Thanks for that info. I’ll dive knee deep into that when I get home!

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:39 pm
by crusher
Life vest, on sale. One of the most popular pfd's around here.

https://www.steepandcheap.com/nrs-chino ... ExMDAwMjA=

Rather than open a thread, I guess I'm reviving this one in case anyone is new and not convinced they need a life jacket. Here is one of the best, On Sale. You're welcome.

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:55 am
by Tombo
Your first step is the correct one by putting it our there. The above tool bar has a search function, but be specific.
Would be really cool if you could tag along with some one. If ever in Rockport, send me a PM.
Tom

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:57 am
by Ron Mc
always best to plan trips with friends

Re: Tips for a beginner to kayak fishing

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:45 pm
by Reefmonkey
Everything OrangeQuest said is right on the money. Check out ACA's website to find a certified instructor in your area to start out learning the right skills fast:

https://www.americancanoe.org/search/newsearch.asp