Hey guys i found a new sport that i like. KAYAK FISHING. There is a forum that gets a bunch of guys together for small tournaments and also for friendly competitions. Im not endorsed by the forum, its bckfc.org. Im probably going down to campo's this weekend and fishing with them. Hopefully to catch a limit of reds, a few trout and have some fun with people in the same sport. I love being in the outdoors. Y'all come join!!!
Kayak Fishing
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My brother-in-law is a Kayak nut.
He kayaked the Mangrove Swamps in the everglades. Got lost and spent the night in his boat. Yes, there were alligators.
Kayaked in the Gulf of Mexico. Got lost by going too far out and couldn't make it back. Had to be picked up by a fishing boat.
Kayaked in the Atlantic. Got lost and washed out to sea. Spent the night out there. Almost got run over by a cargo ship.
And the list goes on and on. No, I will not go out with him no matter how many times he asks me to.
He kayaked the Mangrove Swamps in the everglades. Got lost and spent the night in his boat. Yes, there were alligators.
Kayaked in the Gulf of Mexico. Got lost by going too far out and couldn't make it back. Had to be picked up by a fishing boat.
Kayaked in the Atlantic. Got lost and washed out to sea. Spent the night out there. Almost got run over by a cargo ship.
And the list goes on and on. No, I will not go out with him no matter how many times he asks me to.
hahaha. I will try to stay in the marsh area. Ill wear waders in case i have to get out if the wind is pulling me into the gulf and maybe bring a pistol (to call for help).
I dont plan on going far plus it will be with a group of guys so hopefully someone will find me.
I dont plan on going far plus it will be with a group of guys so hopefully someone will find me.
My brother in law went on occasional fishing trips and never had much luck and was losing interest. Them one day I brought him yak fishing with me.
He said he had never had so much fun fishing in his life.
I don't do it anymore but sometimes I think about getting back into it.
He said he had never had so much fun fishing in his life.
I don't do it anymore but sometimes I think about getting back into it.
aherring1983
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I like my kayaks, but I don't do that crazy stuff, I stay in the bayous, flats, & inlets.
thats what i plan on doing, no 20mph winds pulling me into the gulf. Ill fish off the bank if i feel the wind or current are too strong.
aherring1983
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Hook a big fish in one and it'll drag you for a bit.
ive only gona once before and that was last year. The wind was rough, i had a cheap kayak, it was cold, i got wet and i didnt catch a fish. It was mostly because of the wind. But overall i had fun and enjoyed the view and chatting with the guys. I also like the paddling because i get some exercise.
thats another fun aspect. Also you can only carry a certain amount of gear so there is abit of a challeneg and its not as easy as standing on a boat. Plus you're all alone.
I drank the Hobie Kool-Aid and I try get down to Houma to go Yak fishing with my cousin at least once a month. It is lots of fun and there is a certain amount of enjoyment of catching fish and watching boats get bogged down in the mud when are trying to fish in the same area. I wouldn't be worried about being puched out into the gulf or waders, just shorts or maybe swim trunks if you really think you are going to go for a swim accidentally.
Like it was said earlier, if you hook a big enough red you will get a guided tour of the marsh. If you are in the marsh have a stake out pole (cheap 6' broom handle) it is much better than an anchor.
Like it was said earlier, if you hook a big enough red you will get a guided tour of the marsh. If you are in the marsh have a stake out pole (cheap 6' broom handle) it is much better than an anchor.
I have a $1400 boat with a motor and trailer, i just can't justify having a kayak as expensive without a motor or trailer. Plus i live in an apartment plus i dont kayak fish enough. haha. Im trying to stay away from the koolaid... for now
dragginaknee
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DON'T wear waders! If you flip over and they fill up with water it is almost impossible to swim with.
Chest belt, most good waders should come with one. It keeps the water from just dumping in.
Found this : http://www.cabelas.com/wader-accessories-cabelas-safety-wader-belt-5.shtml
wfarrell1
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I am on the forums, thought I havent been able to afford my yak atm, when I get some more money im getting an x-factor by malibu. I was hoping to have it for the upcoming event but that looks like it isnt gonna happen now.
I have been on BCKFC for a while. I won 2nd on one outcast and got 15th place angler of the year. I have a Hobie Outback I got a good deal on. I got it from pack and paddle here in Lafayette. It was the 2011 demo model that I bought from their garage sale. The PA was $500 more but I wanted a kayak not a boat. 
I love fishing from it and I have never felt like I was going into the drink, even when a boat passed me going faster than I would have liked and I was totally unprepared. Waders are not worth the hassle. It is cramped enough without all that extra encumbrance. Think how hard it is going to be to turn around in your little seat and put a fish in the ice chest right behind you as it is. Then think how uncomfortable waders are.
I love fishing from it and I have never felt like I was going into the drink, even when a boat passed me going faster than I would have liked and I was totally unprepared. Waders are not worth the hassle. It is cramped enough without all that extra encumbrance. Think how hard it is going to be to turn around in your little seat and put a fish in the ice chest right behind you as it is. Then think how uncomfortable waders are.
