Kayak Angling, anyone else do it?

CW3 Kevin Storm — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:46:21 -0400

Kayak Fishing, for those of you who want a challenge for your free time, may I suggest the sport of kayak angling. For me this has been a great stress reliever, and also a great workout. While I may not catch every time I go out, I do enjoy myself. I have been visited upon by dolphins, gray whales, otters, seals, and all manner of birds. I have caught numerous types of fish, both Dungeness and Rock Crabs, had some really awesome views.

Response by PO2 Corey Ferretti made Aug 21 at 2015 1:49 PM

PO2 Corey Ferretti — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:49:29 -0400

I have always wanted to try it. Just need the money to buy a kyak

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Aug 21 at 2015 1:51 PM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:51:24 -0400

looks NICE!!!!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2015 1:52 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:52:11 -0400

I've only kayak fished once but I did kayak dive multiple times! It's a lot of fun, and as you mentioned a stress reliever, and workout.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2015 1:58 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 13:58:33 -0400

Up here at Drum it's the best way to get in those weed beds. I've caught both largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, and the occasional chain pickerel. Agreed, what a stress reliever. Doesn't hurt that I don't get that great a phone signal while out on the water. No one to bother me.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Aug 21 at 2015 2:09 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:09:09 -0400

Agreed. Took this before coming to work at RallyPoint one morning.

Response by SSG Tim Jessen made Aug 21 at 2015 2:10 PM

SSG Tim Jessen — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:10:03 -0400

I wanna go. Sounds like something I need to pickup in my busy schedule.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Aug 21 at 2015 3:11 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:11:07 -0400

I fish. I JUST got a Kayak (sit on top), the Wilderness Ride 115x. Looking forward to trying it out! Hunting season right now, so have not yet tried it.....

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2015 3:32 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:32:05 -0400

I live on a lake and kayak fish whenever I have some extra time. My problem is the lake is big and there is lots of paddling or the wind kicks up while I'm out and there is lots of paddling. It always seems like I end up paddling.

Response by Sgt Michael Johnson made Oct 3 at 2015 12:34 PM

Sgt Michael Johnson — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 12:34:45 -0400

Yes, I kayak fish down at the Kentucky River below locks where there are no boat ramps. When you catch big fish they pull you to them since the kayak moves so easily. So, you end up reeling the fish straight up below the boat. Learned a lesson when I grabbed a large Hybrid Striper and threw him in the boat between my legs. That fish went crazy flipping around. Won't do that again.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2017 2:04 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:04:08 -0400

I realize this is a dated post but I do. Here's a couple pics. My yak is modest, I don't have a budget that allows for anything fancy, has peddles, or trolling motor!