thinking about trying kayak fishing - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Rockport24 · 04-15-2008, 10:19 AM

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 · 04-15-2008, 01:11 PM

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

steelhead · 04-19-2008, 08:52 PM

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.

Rockport24 · 04-21-2008, 12:54 PM

steelhead, do you do the waders and dry top thing or do you just wait until like June when the water is bearable?

steelhead · 04-21-2008, 05:45 PM

I usually wait for early June. By then, the water is cool but "bearable" if you dump.... I usually wear waders and a top to suit the weather. I really ought to switch over to something with a closed waist and closed ankles for the summer and fall. Getting back in to a yak with waders full of water is a major PIA!

Rockport24 · 04-22-2008, 09:56 AM

yeah I can imagine! I just picked up a cheap semi-dry top at sierra trading post to wear over my waders, just to give me enought time to get back in without getting totally soaked.