Took the Plunge today.....
 

Bought a kayak......Got a great deal on a used Ocean Kayak Prowler Angler 13......All tricked out for fishing. Even has a Fishfinder....and the guy threw in a homemade live well too......

Now to figure out WTF I'm doing with one...:shocked: should be interesting :hee:

The Dad Fisherman.HUMMMMMMMMMMM FLATS
got lights,if so,your all set.
GOOD LUCK GOOD FISHIN.

whaT?
 

another TOY :hs: LOL

does this mean you're half way to the dark side?


have Fun on your first Nantucket sleigh ride.... :wave:

do not bring the yellow eyed devils on board.

My wife landed a new Hobie Outback today!!! We are taking her on the maiden voyage tomorrow....pics to follow!!:uhuh:

CONGRATS, Kev!

best of luck and enjoy yer increased access!!

i was with you right up to the moment you said, "fish locator"!!
:doh: :doh: :doh:

Kudos. Nice boat. Enjoy.

Hey Kevin....when we gonna get together!!!:uhuh: Also......:nopics:

no pics is a no no.....:confused:

Change your name "The Dad KayakFisherman"

Didnt you hear...Kayaks were just outlawed on the merrimack river....:uhuh::biglaugh:

and next up.........
 

Fishing will be banned because the seals are getting too skinny :fury:

Congrats and best of luck with it!

congrats! oh yeah you are on the darkside now!

Definitely keep the blues out, even if they "voluntarily" jump in with you. (Trust me, you don't want these aquatic buzzsaws anywhere near the family jewels,which is where they usually land when the come into the kayak!)

You will absolutely love the access and being able to get close to fish.

You will also LOVE your first "Nantucket Sleigh ride"
Mine was with a 7-10 lb. blue but the bass give you a good ride as well.

ENJOY!!!

Sounds good to me....love to hook up. Can bitch smack the Kayak Googan outta me if (when) I so something stupid :hihi:

Here's a couple of pics of the new ride....

Don't worry Joe...I promise to behave myself.....for starters this one came w/ a light on a pole so I can be seen at night. :hee:


....and I won't use the anchor....:hihi:

Nice!! That thing is a fishing machine...fully rigged for battle! Nice Kevin!!! I want to have a yak get together/cookout at my house maybe early Sept. Let you know!:uhuh:

Lookin' real good, TDF! Sweet setup there!

Nice yak there Kevin
I hope it does you well
:fishin:
now you're a boat owner

I'm not es-scared.... I'm about done fishing the river until spring ( with exceptions of coarse) by then you'll be a pro... nice rig!

One step towards the 21' Bayliner :rotf2:

'Grats Kev :btu:

21 Bayliner is a step DOWN from a kayak...

X 2

ps: GREAT Yak TDF.

remember back in Salem i kept tellin' you to get one, finally.
take that to work one day, and at lunch roll it out the door on to the Piscat...
kiddin'

Maybe when I feel like taking a trip to england....

least you won't have to do much paddlin :rotf2:

Get that stuff out of the well in the back. That's what I usually throw my fish in, and then bunji them in. Even a blue. I think you would have a tough time grabbing rods if they were in those launchers in the rear anyway. That's a pretty good stretch from where you are sitting, and that yak gets a bit tippy when you make that kind of movement. I love mine though, most fun I've had fishing yet! You'll be happy.

I think the rod holder/crate needs to be turned around.
As it is currently loaded, you would have to get out of the kayak to reach any rod in those rod holders.
I have 3 rod holders on my kayak, one in front of me and two behind the seat. The ones behind me are for storag ONLY. If I were foolish enough to try trolling with them there, I would be coming back with NO rods. Sure, you can troll in a kayak, but you need a rod holder that you can get to quickly and easily, and one that is sturdy enough for whatever the ocean throws your way. Remember that most rod holders are attached to the plastic with 4 screws and some silicone.
I would presume that a rod holder could literally be ripped out by a real monster fish if you aren't careful and alert.
I've had short stripers get my rod "dancing" in the rod holder. Thankfully I had adjusted the drag on the reel before I began trolling.

Anyway, whatever you do, just get out and fish!