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    Default Kayak fishing for crappie and bream


    Thinking about buying a kayak for fishing. Anyone tried it? Is it worth the expense? I live close to Pelahatchie Bay at Barnett Rez and think it might be handy?

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    Find some small protected coves and backwaters. They can be very very productive. Nothing like getting eye level with them, especially during the spawn!
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    They got some pics on one of the forums on here of some yaks that are set up better than most boats. It does make it easy to lip some big ole slabs without bending over or using a net.
    Lets go soak a line. Pat
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    You saw the commercials of pulling a big gift from a small box. Well Marshall's had 4 different kayaks at dirt cheap prices. My sons bought tandems for $200.
    I have 4 singles 9 and 10 footers. We'll try Enid's Bean creek area during spring break.
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    From what I have seen the sit-on-top style is better than sit-in style. Seeing I'm 64 I figure the less I have to squat the better if the sit-on style is steady on the water.

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    In 63 years I've been on and in both. The 10 ft s are sit in and the 9 ft is sit on. Years ago I could get on and off one pretty fast without getting to wet. Now I can get in and out better. Put one foot on the floor, hold onto the yak with both hands. Place other foot on floor, sit down.
    Paddles, short paddles will get you wet on the legs fast. Long paddles won't as fast. Rain pants are needed in cool weather.

    Go and look at some before you buy. Sit them on the floor and get in or on a few times before buying.

    If it's less the 16 foot long you will have to wear a PFD the whole time on the water. Look at inflatables.

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    Thanks for the good info!

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