Any kayak anglers out there?
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Topic: Any kayak anglers out there?
Posted By: Jayandcourt
Subject: Any kayak anglers out there?
Date Posted: 26 Feb 2015 at 11:59pm
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Posted By: Jayandcourt
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2015 at 12:03am
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I'm an avid kayak angler and love to share my hobby with others, I fish mostly for largemouth bass in southeast oklahoma. I have 3 boats a wilderness systems tarpon 120, a nucanoe that's a nice tandem boat, and my favorite a jackson kilroy. I would love to hear about your boats, adventures, and fishing helps..
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2015 at 7:33am
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I to are and avid fisherman just without the kayak, do sometimes use a canoe though. Love trout fishing in Vermont's lakes and streams, LOVE surf fishing for Drum, blues and flounder down at Cape Hatteras NC, and REALLY LOVE ice fishing in northern Vermont. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2015 at 9:46pm
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jayandcourt. I like to fish and camp but I have to leave my boat home as I cannot pull both. I end of fishing from the bank. I would love to have a one man kayak to take as we camp at a federal camp ground close to home that has 4 lakes under 170 acres that are trolling motor only. I would like to find a kayak that I can at 65 and in good shape load and unload on the roof rack of my 08 chevy trailblazer. I am about to give up and go to a float tube with the waders built in. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: yellowstonestu
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2015 at 12:06pm
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I enjoy fishing out of an Old Town kayak and last year purchased a 16 ft solo Wenonah canoe. I live in Colorado and enjoy fishing lakes here and in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. ------------- Yellowstonestu & Bela the Vizsla 2008 Toyota FJ 2015 RPod 179 (Pod #2) |
Posted By: BaseCampPod
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2015 at 1:55pm
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I am a kayak angler and fish in both inshore along the Texas Gulf coast and also bass fish from time to time in central Texas area. I enjoy fishing in my Hobie Pro Angler 14. Trying now how to take my PA with me while hauling the R-Pod. More on that in a week or two. ------------- Steve & Vicki 2015 RP 179 / My Pod Titan V8 Pro-4x |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2015 at 2:13pm
Yeppers!!  
------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 8:04pm
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I've ordered my rPod 178. Problem is no way to carry my two kayaks unless I buy a camper top or frame rack for my Ford F150 short bed. |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 24 Apr 2015 at 8:40pm
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A camper top will have a lot of other advantages while camping, in addition to providing a place for your boats. And you'd have a way to haul your boats to and from your campsite. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 May 2015 at 4:11pm
Rainbows are biting ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 05 May 2015 at 4:25pm
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Wow!! I hope you are planning on biting back! Those are beautiful. Just dreaming of those stuffed with lump crabmeat. Fresh asparagus from the garden and some wild rice. OMG! fred P.S. Edited to admit I've been looking at rainbow trout recipes for the last half hour Leo and it's your fault! Heck, just heat up a big iron skillet, throw in half a stick of butter and sear those suckers!
 ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 05 May 2015 at 7:30pm
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I'm not much on fish but I can taste them all ready, broiled with some new potatoes on the side. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: ChinookPod
Date Posted: 05 May 2015 at 8:45pm
You're gonna need another rack for the fish!  ------------- 2014 RP171 HRE 2010 F150 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 May 2015 at 8:59pm
My son caught two about the same size!!! Might have to head back tomorrow  ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 09 May 2015 at 7:17pm
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I have an Old Town Angler that I use on the lakes in NC. I've had good luck catching large mouth bass by trolling (paddling) along dragging a Rattletrap lure. ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
Posted By: Mitch
Date Posted: 10 May 2015 at 9:11am
| I have a passion for fishing for steelhead and it is one of the motivating reasons I purchased the R-Pod so I can stay two or three days on the river. I have never used a kayak but have spent many hours in a float tube and/or pontoon. |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 May 2015 at 11:21am
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Band Leader, We have been heading down to the Cape Hatteras KOA the last 4 years. We down to do some surf cast fishing and got hooked on catching red drum, what a blast!!! Headed back down this October to spend the month fishing! OBX is a really nice area! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 1:37am
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Leo, sounds great. I need to get back ddwn there. Any campground recommendations? ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
Posted By: Mikebike
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 5:38am
| I too love to kayak fish and use a Sea Eagle inflatable kayak. Very stable and only takes up 25 % of the bed of my F150 (when not camping it easily fits in trunk of my Ford Fusion) |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 8:20am
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Band Leader We have been staying at the Cape Hatteras KOA in Rodanthe. We get a site right next to the back wall and surf fish for the month of October. This will be our fourth year in a row. The KOA has a fisherman's package 750 for the hole month. They have a great pool and hot tub. The beach is amazing. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 31 May 2015 at 9:55am
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Leo, this sounds like a great package, It's been a long time Since we were at the outerbanks. Thanks for the tip. ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
Posted By: Lisaandbill
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 8:58am
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Kayaks, canoes and wading boots! Boats go on the truck rack - we decide what to bring based on where we are going. Recently made some fly fishing lanyards so I don't have to wear a vest. For quick trips - one four piece 5 weight rod and reel in a hard case and a lanyard. Keeping it iight! ------------- Lisa, Bill and Tonka A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety. Aesop 2016 Rpod 179 TV: 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 1964 El Camino 2010 Harley Electraglide |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2015 at 1:38pm
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Sounds excellent!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Markie
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2015 at 8:19am
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I see this thread is a few months old but.... My wife and I too have Wilderness Pongo kayaks and have tried fishing from them with limited success. The ease of launch, shallow draft and the advantage of taking the kayaks along while Podding makes it very tempting to pursue. The problem I have is my technique which I need to refine significantly to make it more enjoyable. My biggest problem of course is trying to maintain direction in the lightest wind. Without replacing my boat with a foot powered model is there anything I can do to make occasional fishing easier? I'm interested in discussing or seeing others boats and set up. Any advice offered would be greatly appreciated. ------------- Mark & Vicki R-POD 178 & 2015 Silverado 5.3L Weimeraner "Zeke" |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2015 at 12:29pm
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I troll with a rattletrap lure from my Old Town anglerkayak on a local lake with good success. Gotta get a pickup rack so I can take the kayak with my new Rpod178. ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 2:59pm
You might try an anchor trolley and a sea anchor. With the trolley, you can orient your yak relative to the wind any way you like: into the wind, downwind, or any point in between. With a sea anchor, you'll still drift with the wind but slowly. If you're in very shallow water, you could use an anchor pole instead of the sea anchor. Good luck! ------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: Markie
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 8:56pm
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------------- Mark & Vicki R-POD 178 & 2015 Silverado 5.3L Weimeraner "Zeke" |
Posted By: Markie
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 9:09pm
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I havent tried trolling but that seems like a good idea. I will have to check into the anchor trolley, I never heard of that. Do you guys have a favorite tackle box/vest or recommended method to manage tackle and what about managing the paddle? Do you use a shorter paddle? Thanks for the advice guys.
------------- Mark & Vicki R-POD 178 & 2015 Silverado 5.3L Weimeraner "Zeke" |
Posted By: Luv2Q
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2015 at 11:07pm
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You don't say whether your yak is a sit-in or sit on top. Mine's a sit on top, very handy style for fishing. On managing tackle, some folks like a soft bag (like an insulated lunch bag) they put under bungies behind the seat. Others like something larger like a milk crate they can zip-tie rod holders on to. I've got built-in rod holders so just keep a handful of lures in a small case. Don't need the milk crate. You have to adjust, of course, if you're using live bait. There are purpose-built buckets for live shrimp, minnows but that's more of a challenge in a yak, esp if it's a sit-in rather than a sit on top. On paddles, I use a paddle leash. Also have a paddle clip on the side of the boat. I'd personally rather have a paddle that's too long rather than too short. Mine's either 87" or 89", can't remember which. Best thing to remember on paddles is: light is good. Paying extra for a lightweight paddle is money well spent IMHO. Markie, you might want to go directly to a kayak/angling forum like Paddling.net. There may even be one focused on your state or area. Here in TX, for example, there's TexasKayakFisherman.com. My guess is you'll have a much larger group of people as a kayaking resource than you'll find in an Rpod forum. Just a thought. Good luck!
------------- John & Teri Tundra 5.7L V8 / RP 180 E2 WDH / Integrated controller (POS) replaced by Tekonsha P3 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 8:55am
We keep it pretty simple when we fish with our kayaks. Wife really likes her Splash Deck and rod holder. For tackle we just use a couple of small http://www.pelican.com/case_category.php - Pelican (waterproof) cases and pull some tackle from main tackle box just for the outing. We use the Pelican cases for other stuff we want to keep dry too. Lv2Q's sit-on-top is probably better for fishing and easier to board if you do flip it while landing the big one! - see You-Tube link below -fred  http://youtu.be/TsDUQpUfRzg - https://youtu.be/TsDUQpUfRzg ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 Jul 2015 at 8:23pm
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Perfect timing.....it's shark week ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Diwill
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2015 at 1:48pm
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Love to camp and kayak/ fish. I'm a 63 year old female and load my kayak on the roof rack of my TV by myself. I have a smaller 55lb kayak, getting it on the roof is easy. I stand it against the side of my TV lift the end, slide it into place and strap it down. I added a removable pole holder and have plenty of room for my fishing gear. At the campsite I strap on my transport cart so I can pull/roll it down to the lake. Love my R-Pod
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2015 at 2:22pm
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Fishing for trout? Bass? Salt water? ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 13 Jul 2015 at 6:18pm
You go girl!! When the yaks get too heavy for us to throw on top of the TV, we'll look at getting something like http://www.thule.com/en-us/us/products/carriers-and-racks/water-sport-carriers/kayak-and-canoe-carriers/thule-hullavator-897xt-_-18974 - The Hullavator My wife loves her boat.  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 9:24am
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Looks like a blast!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: 5Bree414
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 11:27am
I have been a kayak angler since 2000 both fresh and salt water and had a few Nantucket Sled rides from 40 plus inch stripers. Just purchased a 179 R-pod yesterday and my thoughts on taking the kayak is leaning towards one of the new inflatable two persons kayaks endorsed by Bill Dance for convenience .Not sure what a camper topper is? Tight lines
------------- Bob K 2008 Honda Ridgeline 2016 179 |
Posted By: 5Bree414
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 11:38am
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Are there sharks in the Northeast Kingdom ------------- Bob K 2008 Honda Ridgeline 2016 179 |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2015 at 12:15pm
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Some two legged! But you never know what is in the depths of Lake Willoughby!! Grew up down in Hyannis, used to fish for Stripers and blues all the time. Brings back a lot of memories. Used to fish along the canal with my grandfather! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Grandpa Hiker
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 5:52am
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I have two yaks to transport. Which type of roof top rack do you guys use for your yaks? The "J" type which holds the yak in a near vertical position or the type which holds the yak flat with the bottom down? Any thoughts on which one has the least effect on gas mileage? ------------- Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!" |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 9:06am
We use the "J" style and have actually found our gas mileage increases when carrying the yaks.
------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Grandpa Hiker
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 5:47pm
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That is very interesting info. I guess the yaks must divert the air flow some before it hits the pod. I see in your pic that you have a skirt over your cockpit. I assume that this is to keep out rain & keep the yak from acting like a parachute. ------------- Rob & Becky 2014 Ford Explorer 3.5 SOHC V6 2015 R-179 Pod aka Piddle Pod "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain!!" |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2015 at 10:17pm
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The cockpit covers are great for keeping the boats clean when dragged up on shore or hanging in garage and turn them into great car top carriers when on TV roof. We stuff them with all kinds of gear.
Fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2015 at 4:14pm
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Just had to add... Caught just an hour or two ago. Squam Lake, NH. Small spinner bait. First outing in the yak. Gonna be a fun week!   ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2015 at 7:55pm
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Nice Fish!!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Band Leader
Date Posted: 21 Jul 2015 at 9:39pm
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Nice catch! ------------- 2016 R Pod 178 2001 Ford F 150 Triton V8 Kayaks and old folks bicycles |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 22 Jul 2015 at 4:56pm
Fish of the day...  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 4:51pm
Fish of the day... ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 24 Jul 2015 at 8:21am
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I'm getting jealous!!! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |