How do you guys stow your gear? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ronbo613 · 10-15-2008, 07:48 AM

Looks like the old Dagger Cayman that was my first fishing kayak. We usually went through the surf, we used a mesh backpack with our gear in lashed behind the seat and the rods and reels lashed to the rails on either side of the seating compartment.
We used a milk crate setup at La Jolla, an idea we transferred from our longboards, but for going through the surf, we needed a little more security.

EricM · 10-15-2008, 03:03 PM

Thanks again for the replies guys!

I've been playing around with different containers I found lately, some rubbermaids and other similair boxes and the problems with them was that when I mounted PVC tubes for rod holders and put rods in and then strapped it down, the box would warp alot...

Sounds like I need a heavier plastic!

Eric

Billy V · 10-15-2008, 07:32 PM

EricM

Heres a Thresher Tank (For Sale) with a 3 piece rod holder at a good price.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...0104#post30104

mc08066 · 10-17-2008, 08:01 AM

Eric,
This is probably not a popular choice but I would probably sell her and buy a different yak that more condusive to a fishing layout before you start cutting her up. Your yak is a good option for hooping at night because it has alot of wide open spaces. Once you make a couple of trips to La Jolla you will start thinking about a better suited kayak for this area. You may want to consider taking a kayak surf class to avoid alot of lost gear. Sorry just my 2 cents.

Jimmy

EricM · 10-17-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mc08066

Eric,
This is probably not a popular choice but I would probably sell her and buy a different yak that more condusive to a fishing layout before you start cutting her up. Your yak is a good option for hooping at night because it has alot of wide open spaces. Once you make a couple of trips to La Jolla you will start thinking about a better suited kayak for this area. You may want to consider taking a kayak surf class to avoid alot of lost gear. Sorry just my 2 cents.

Jimmy

Hey Jimmy,

The thought has crossed my mind of selling this yak before, but I don't have any where near the money necessary to buy a new yak. I got this kayak for a steal; $100 which was perfect for my small wallet! I agree its layout is not well suited for fishing from, but it is very stable and wide so its comfortable and safe to fish from, besides just being cheap. If I got rid of it, I'd still be very far away from the full amount of what it takes to purchase a new yak...

I know there are better suited options out there, but none that are realistically available for me....

Also, I have launched kayaks out of La Jolla before. I got interested in kayak fishing after I myself was paddling rented yaks out and I saw the "fleet," out there catching fish. I am not worried about surf launches/ landings, just the changing conditions in La Jolla....

Thanks

Eric

sbsyncro · 10-17-2008, 04:49 PM

Hey,

On my $100 kayak I just use a kitty litter bucket (square) and two bungee cords that I cut short to fit and hold the bucket down. Cost me $2 and works great.

Then for a rod holder I mounted a scotty on the front that I got for $14. Done deal.

If you want cheap and basic, this is the way to go. If I think of it, I will take some pics and post them.

10-15-2008, 07:48 AM	#1
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	Looks like the old Dagger Cayman that was my first fishing kayak. We usually went through the surf, we used a mesh backpack with our gear in lashed behind the seat and the rods and reels lashed to the rails on either side of the seating compartment. We used a milk crate setup at La Jolla, an idea we transferred from our longboards, but for going through the surf, we needed a little more security. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

10-17-2008, 08:01 AM	#4
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Yak Eric, This is probably not a popular choice but I would probably sell her and buy a different yak that more condusive to a fishing layout before you start cutting her up. Your yak is a good option for hooping at night because it has alot of wide open spaces. Once you make a couple of trips to La Jolla you will start thinking about a better suited kayak for this area. You may want to consider taking a kayak surf class to avoid alot of lost gear. Sorry just my 2 cents. Jimmy

10-15-2008, 03:03 PM	#2
EricM Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 26	Thanks again for the replies guys! I've been playing around with different containers I found lately, some rubbermaids and other similair boxes and the problems with them was that when I mounted PVC tubes for rod holders and put rods in and then strapped it down, the box would warp alot... Sounds like I need a heavier plastic! Eric

10-15-2008, 07:32 PM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	EricM Heres a Thresher Tank (For Sale) with a 3 piece rod holder at a good price. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...0104#post30104

10-17-2008, 04:49 PM	#6
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Hey, On my $100 kayak I just use a kitty litter bucket (square) and two bungee cords that I cut short to fit and hold the bucket down. Cost me $2 and works great. Then for a rod holder I mounted a scotty on the front that I got for $14. Done deal. If you want cheap and basic, this is the way to go. If I think of it, I will take some pics and post them.