thinking about trying kayak fishing

[Rockport24]

yeah will do for sure!

[smac]

Once you go Kayak, you never go back.

[timf]

Rockport,

The P13 is a nice boat but can be a bit of a wet ride. How tall/heavy are you? It is very stable, good paddle, and handles waves very well. You should also look at the Heritage Redfish as it is similar to the P13 but a drier ride.

Do not get the angler editions for any yak. It is best to take it for a ride and see how best to locate things, and the additions are easy enough to install.

Take it for a spin on a lake/pond (no gear in it) and purposefully dump it and try to get back in. Do it a few times so you get the hang of it. Worst thing to try for the first time when on the ocean in wavy conditions.

I fish around deer island but have wanted to explore south shore especially bass rocks area.

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[Ake G]

I have a P-13 and am very happy with it. Can handle some pretty big water and is good in the surf zone. Very comfortable for my 6'3" 220 lbs. and holds all the gear I need. Most versatile fishing kayak out there.

I'm based in Southern Maine but am often down northshore MA early on and again in the fall chasing fish...def. open to a S-B yak trip!

[Rockport24]

thanks for all the tips guys! once we get more in season, I'll put up a thread and maybe we can plan a trip!

[HighTide]

Anybody using an Old Town Dirigo? I'm looking at picking one up and adding a rod holder.

[steelhead]

Hey Rockport, I live in Salem.... After dumping several sit ins, I opted for a sit on top, a Wilderness Systems 14' Tarpon. Love it.... Self bailing... You can get back in to it.... When the water warms up a bit (I don't have a dry suit.), if you want to do a test paddle, let me know. There's some great fishing in the rivers and estuaries as well as off the rocks around Magnolia, Manchester and Marblehead.