Thread: kayak fishing ft morgan

Kayaks are relatively light so putting it on the roof rack would be an easy task. I have the heaviest fishing yak they make and its only 112# unloaded.

Originally Posted by Monk

Kayaks are relatively light so putting it on the roof rack would be an easy task. I have the heaviest fishing yak they make and its only 112# unloaded.

that is good to know. Do you have any recommendations (or does anyone else for that matter) for rental companies that rent the best fishing kayaks, or the most beginner friendly?

If you're a fat man, like me, make sure you get a yak capable of safely supporting your & your gears weight.
I have an Ocean Kayak-Prowler 13', 400-450# weight limit, and it only weighs 56# empty, very easy to carry and load on/off car roof.
Yes, you can rent a fishing yak, it'll have at least two rod holders, you can rent the PFD too.
Get a back rest aka seat, they rent those too.
Whistle on lanyard is a good thing to have on your vest. Paddle & rod leashes are good too.
Minimal tackle (small utility lure boxes or tackle box, pre-tied/rigged leaders), small aerated bait bucket for shrimp/small fish, dry storage (ziplocs) for car alarm/keys/phone/wallet.
Milk or beverage crates make for good storage. Net, lip gripper or even small gaff for landing fish.
Fish bag or cooler for your catch, do not just hang them off the side... Sharks are known to try to help themselves to fresh fish.

Learn how to launch & land, right a capsized yak, re-enter after capsizing and how to move around while staying stable (center of gravity- head over center at all times).
Practice these several times before fishing.

Try these guys, they deliver & p/u.
http://www.gogokayaks.com/

Good luck and get bent.

as chile said get a whistle on ur life jacket also try and strap your stuff (rods tackle box ect.) down in case u flip u dont want all ur stuff to sink to the bottom good luck!

If you haven't had any experience kayaking I would highly recommend kayaking in calm water to get a feel for your boat before you try going out on the gulf as the swells and breakers can be a little challenging. +1 on Chile thats pretty much everything you need hope you get some fish!

I knew guys that would practice flipping their kayak over and righting it in their swimming pool.

Originally Posted by SNAKE

I knew guys that would practice flipping their kayak over and righting it in their swimming pool.

Guilty...it's better to get your technique down before going offshore and realize you don't know what you're doing. My pool makes self-righting drills less cumbersome and I'm working with my wife on her technique now as she doesn't have the upper body strength/reach to flip it like most men can. I'm seeing a lot more kayaks venturing into the gulf and I am not sure people take the time to prepare and practice before venturing out.

If you haven't taken a kayak beyond the surf before I'm gonna break it down real simple...plan on losing everything in the surf, usually on your way back in. So don't take your new Shimano Torium or that custom king rod you love because the inevitable will happen. Wear your PFD, pack light and strap it all down.

Stay away from the pass, you'll drown. I would keep to the bay side and fish for specs and redfish. If you absolutely have to go beyond the breakers on the gulf side, do so away from the point because the current that pushes off the Dixey Bar is no joke and you can be in big trouble very quickly.

Ft Morgan has a kayak rental place on the peninsula - GoGo Kayaks. They rent basic fishing kayaks if they have them in stock and deliver to your rental.