Fishing from inflatable kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

vortex · 08-24-2016, 06:23 AM

I am 64 years old and can not use my Mini X any more.
I bought SeaEagle 300x and SeaEagle 420x inflatable kayaks. I want to know your opinion about using these kayaks in La Jolla for fishing. Also I need to have some recommendations about installing rod holders and some other accessories. I will be glad to see any recommendations or restrictions.

Dave Legacy · 08-24-2016, 07:06 AM

I don't know a whole lot about inflatables, but I would think that there might be some similarities to float tubes when it comes to mounting stuff? I bet there's a lot more information out there regarding fishing from tubes vs inflatable kayaks. I saw a video once from hobie where they adhesive a rod holder mount to one of their I-series kayaks.

Harry Hill · 08-24-2016, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

I don't know a whole lot about inflatables, but I would think that there might be some similarities to float tubes when it comes to mounting stuff? I bet there's a lot more information out there regarding fishing from tubes vs inflatable kayaks. I saw a video once from hobie where they adhesive a rod holder mount to one of their I-series kayaks.

I had strap on rod holders for my tube but the tube didn't have an attached bottom so it could go around. My big worry would be hooks around an inflatable. I get hooked all of the time, I'm sure if I had something filled with air it would be a hook magnet.Or I would sink a gaff into it.

Sdspeed · 08-24-2016, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by vortex

I am 64 years old and can not use my Mini X any more.
I bought SeaEagle 300x and SeaEagle 420x inflatable kayaks. I want to know your opinion about using these kayaks in La Jolla for fishing. Also I need to have some recommendations about installing rod holders and some other accessories. I will be glad to see any recommendations or restrictions.

I've seen several hobie inflatables at la jolla, guys liked the portabilty.
Here's what SeaEagal offers up.

https://www.seaeagle.com/Accessories/fishing-gear

tamddo714 · 08-24-2016, 09:16 PM

I have a sea eagle that I now use just for fun. It doesn't track very well and if you took a wave while surf launching you're gonna have to bilge out the water. The material is seems sturdy enough to withstand puncture but I'd still be very careful. Good luck

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Dingokevin · 08-24-2016, 10:08 PM

Scotty makes mounts http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...flatables.html

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addicted2sp33d · 08-25-2016, 08:46 AM

I have a friend who has an inflatable fishing dingy, specifically designed for fishing, with thicker material, multiple chambers, etc.

He loved the portability because he could deflate it and put it in his trunk and constantly ragged on others for how quickly he could get in and out of the water compared to other boats, how he didn't have to get roof racks, or "support equipment", and how because it was designed specifically for fishing that punctures were a near-impossibility... until he got a puncture.

That was something like 5 years ago... have not seen the thing on the water since. Last I heard, it still leaked air. Ego probably took a massive kick-to-the-huevos.

08-24-2016, 06:23 AM	#1
vortex Junior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Fishing from inflatable kayak I am 64 years old and can not use my Mini X any more. I bought SeaEagle 300x and SeaEagle 420x inflatable kayaks. I want to know your opinion about using these kayaks in La Jolla for fishing. Also I need to have some recommendations about installing rod holders and some other accessories. I will be glad to see any recommendations or restrictions.

08-24-2016, 07:06 AM	#2
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	I don't know a whole lot about inflatables, but I would think that there might be some similarities to float tubes when it comes to mounting stuff? I bet there's a lot more information out there regarding fishing from tubes vs inflatable kayaks. I saw a video once from hobie where they adhesive a rod holder mount to one of their I-series kayaks.

08-24-2016, 09:16 PM	#5
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	I have a sea eagle that I now use just for fun. It doesn't track very well and if you took a wave while surf launching you're gonna have to bilge out the water. The material is seems sturdy enough to withstand puncture but I'd still be very careful. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-24-2016, 10:08 PM	#6
Dingokevin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 267	Scotty makes mounts http://www.austinkayak.com/products/...flatables.html Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

08-25-2016, 08:46 AM	#7
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	I have a friend who has an inflatable fishing dingy, specifically designed for fishing, with thicker material, multiple chambers, etc. He loved the portability because he could deflate it and put it in his trunk and constantly ragged on others for how quickly he could get in and out of the water compared to other boats, how he didn't have to get roof racks, or "support equipment", and how because it was designed specifically for fishing that punctures were a near-impossibility... until he got a puncture. That was something like 5 years ago... have not seen the thing on the water since. Last I heard, it still leaked air. Ego probably took a massive kick-to-the-huevos.