Thread: Just bought a cheap Kayak. Help :)

A good paddle vest and a good paddle are invaluable

I didn’t cheap out on a good vest or paddle. Then an easy to use and easily accessible tackle storage system. I don’t like moving around and spinning and turning in funny positions in kayak, that’s how you lose balance and flip. I also used an anchor more with my paddle kayak or way to tie off to something.

Brush grabs work well on creeks. Plenty of hydration, a cheap car sponge to get the paddle splash out of the bottom if it is a sit in kayak. Never paddle farther down a creek than you are prepared to paddle back up against the current. Rod floats are awesome if you may turn it over. A paddle leash is great to have as well.

Originally Posted by DockShootinJack

A good paddle vest and a good paddle are invaluable

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For certain don’t skimp on these….

I was wondering about the tackle aspect. Any recommendations?

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I didn’t cheap out on a good vest or paddle. Then an easy to use and easily accessible tackle storage system. I don’t like moving around and spinning and turning in funny positions in kayak, that’s how you lose balance and flip. I also used an anchor more with my paddle kayak or way to tie off to something.

With my paddle kayak I just use a small tackle bag with 3600 size Plano boxes inside. I can switch these around with my other boxes. I keep the tackle bag within easy reach near my feet. Nothing fancy but it works. My pedal kayak is larger and more stable and I have a milk crate bag I keep behind my seat. Once again I have 3600 size boxes in there. That one is harder to get to and I wouldn't want to do this with the paddle kayak since it's less stable.

I have a BPS PFD with 2 large 2 small zipper pockets. License and light weight tackle go in them. Retractable's for whistle, light, forceps, needle nose and knife. I figure how I'll be fishing and take only that style tackle. All fits in a 3600 case and under the seat

If your planning to fish in the colder months invest in some good water proof pants.
Tackle wise, I prefer a long jig pole ( 12 and 14 ft) with jigs. I can catch fish in my kayak or pirogue when they are super shallow where my big boat would spook them.



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