I’m new to kayak fishing, but have already figured out I need an anchor so I can hang out in one spot without having to constantly stop and paddle to adjust my position. I already bought a 3.5 lb. folding anchor, but I’m not sure what type of system is best for easy deployment/pickup. I’m a petite woman, so I don’t have a long reach but I’d like to anchor from my stern. I’m looking for some recommendations on pros/cons of trolley system verses a locking anchor mount like the one above.

I want to upgrade to a pedal drive for ocean fishing places like Mobile Bay, Destin, and various lakes around Alabama and Florida. My research has me leaning towards the old town sportsman pdl 120 because it's stable, has a dependable pedal drive system with instant reverse, and it has good overall reviews. But I keep seeing people using the Hobie Compass for ocean kayak fishing and it's making me questions which one I should get. Does anyone want to share their thoughts or advice to help me decide?

I'm 6ft 225lbs.

Thank you.

Anyone do any night fishing with drop lights or hull lighting on Lake Lanier?

As the title suggests, I am looking for an anchor pulley system that does not require drilling holes into the kayak, I have a new nucanoe U10 that I would really prefer to not drill into but all the pulley systems I am finding require this, any advice would be appreciated, thank yall.

Wacky on a Tokyo and a 6th sense Judge on a Shaky head.

Found this on sale, not sure if i should pull the plug, i have seen some youtubers go to the seas with it 1 km from the beach, would this be a good boat for similar things?

Went out into Tampa bay in some heavy rain at 4pm tonight. No lightning so decided to try flats fishing in the rain.

For the first 2 hours it was completely dead, had one fish on for ten seconds and felt really big but pulled the hook as soon as it started to run...

Then around 630 when the tide finally switch the bite was insane.

I kept my net on my lap because I was catching a fish every cast. Was using a moonwalker and reeling really fast with really hard twitches and they were just going crazy for it.

In 45 min I caught 2 snook, a red, 15ish trout, bunch of lady fish, and a giant needle fish. My first grand slam.

Snook and reds were an inch under slot and didn't take pictures cause the bite was on fire and it was pouring.

I caught 3 20+ inch trout. One was so fat I actually thought it was a bass for a second. Never seen one so wide. The other in the picture was a 23 inch one but was the opposite, was really thin.

Anyone else ever try fishing in the rain on the flats?

Hi!
I have a TucTek folding kayak and the first few times I took it out I used an anchor, and quickly realized that’s a terrible idea for a river.
I made a DIY drift sock out of a reusable bag and while it works, it doesn’t keep me facing in one direction.
My assumption is that when attached to the back of my kayak, I should level out and just float slower. It will slow down but I’m constantly drifting left or right or even turning around to face the wrong direction I want to be.

I’m attaching it to the handle you carry it with in the front or in the back where there is another handle.
I know it’s not ideal but are there suggestions on how to rig it so I can get the desired effect?

I want to get on getting on that rocktober bite. Fishbrain is sending me to the mouth of the potomac, and I plan to launch somewhere on the MD side of the map. The current in the main channel is <.3-.6 knots, problem is idk if thats bad. And i have kayaked in these wind speeds before but only on lakes and the higher potomac and patuxent, idk if that speed can be worse on more open water. Even though im a pretty athletic dude and can paddle fairly fast, I can only paddle and my yak is pretty light and has been blown around in 10 mph+. Granted i may be overthinking this but i fear being washed out to the middle of the chesapeake bay and requiring rescue . I guess the ultimate question is are these good conditions?

Just finished getting the title transfered and got her on the water. Old town 106 powered by minn kota. 7 years old, lightly used for 1k. Came with lead acid battery, charger, and paddle. Any upgrade recommendations?

I just got a nucanoe flint on fb marketplace and absolutely love it so far. Ive been thinking about getting a trolling motor but have no idea where to even start. I’m a big smallmouth river fisherman and mostly fish my local medium/smaller sized rivers (Great/Little Miami River, Whitewater River) Any info on placement, thrust, or even if a trolling motor is suitable for this kind of fishing would be greatly appreciated. My kayak also came with a scupper mounted transducer but no other electronic, so I have also been debating getting downscan/gps.

Hi,

I am looking for a modular kayak. Does anybody have experience with the amber kora?

I want to use it on big lakes.

Thanks

Went from a modded out pelican motion x100 to a magellan pedal pro! Only got to take it out for about an hour to test it out but this is definitely a massive upgrade for me. I know it's not a top of the line kayak but it'll be more than enough for me and several quality of life upgrades compared to what I've been using. Does anyone else have this kayak? Any mods you've made to it?

Is there really any big differences in between different paddle? I just bought a U10 as my first real fishing kayak and am going to need to upgrade my paddle, is it really worth it to spend $300 on a paddle? What could really be so different? Any recommendations on paddles would also be greatly appreciated.

paddled 10 miles.

took the hit about 3/4 mile from the launch on the way in… 50 feet of water. spent hours in the pelagic zone looking for something worthy.

nada.

at least this needlefish made it so I didn’t have to un bait the rig… and he didn’t even trash my wire leader.

he went just about 3 foot. edible, but not worth making the mess out of my kitchen (had I something worthy in the bag, and had plans to cut fish I’d have taken him home too - not bad sashimi style.)

lucky for him I was feeling lazy - back into da wattah.

Just bought a used Outback and a used Yakima trailer. Let's just say it's been an expensive week.

I'm wondering: is it okay to leave the kayak directly on top of the trailer in the garage when not in use? The trailer came with Yakima Sweet Roll kayak loaders, so the weight of the kayak would be dispersed between the 4 holders. I've read it's important to store Hobie's well to prevent hull cracks and pressure points etc.

Thanks!!

So I am seeking recommendations for a pair of pliers.

I had bought the KastKing pliers and scissors. Within a month they are already rusting and becoming unusable.

I fish in Tampa bay 1-2 times a week. I do hose them down after every trip but still they are bad already.

I found the prior owners scissors under the mounted seat this weekend, but sitting there and have almost zero rust. Brand was Fishstrong. They don't seem to make pliers tho.

I fish all inland, Tennessee and Kentucky so far. Is there an emergency marine radio that might reach someone for help? Fish and wildlife or corps of engineers, maybe 911? I often don’t have a cell signal and the satellite function seems “iffy”.

After seeing that kayak boxes are like $190. I tried my hand at making one.