RI Kayaking

[RRabiner]

Recent transplant from the North Shore of Mass to RI

Used to do alot of kayaking with others in pursuit of anything that swims

Would love to catch up with some folks that want to work the Sakonnet / Tiverton areas

Bob

[chris]

I've never fished out of a kayak myself but I'm recently relocated to RI and new to fishing saltwater. Fishing out of a kayak seems pretty intriguing to me but I'm not sure where I'd get started. One question I've wondered is if there is anything in particular to look for in a kayak for this purpose. What type of kayak is best for fishing out of? Does it make a difference or will any kayak do just as well? Anything you could share with me would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

[RRabiner]

Two schools of thought - Sit on top - or Sit In SOT vs SIK

It has been debated to the nth degree - and I think it comes down to personal choice

From the SIK school - the Pungo by Wilderness Systems is one of the great choices

Can you go wrong with a Yak - I really dont think so - some guys truely " PIMP THEIR RIDES" with multiple rod holders - fish finders - temp guages
GPS

Me - two rod holders

Dress appropriately

Wear a PDF

a tie down for your paddle ( so you don't loose it )

a tie down for your rods - ( in case you dump the yak)

Choose the days / conditions that you will and won't go out

discretion is a really good thing


there are some great sites for specific to Kayak Fishing

http://www.newenglandkayakfishing.com/


One more thing

Wear a PDF

[Rob]

Bob I'm in bristol RI and up that way a bit.

[cumberlandflyguy]

I use a Walden with a fly rod holder. I prefer this to my ocean kayak as it is wider which gives me more stability.

[RRabiner]

One additional bit of info

Seawater weighs about 64 lbs a cubic foot

For those of us that have aged a bit - and may not have all that much upper body strength- your kayak filled with water is a formidable task to move / empty

I use two inflation bags in the bow to displace as much room / water as possible - so when i do dump - besides the fact that the yak floats higher - alot higher - there is less water ( weight ) to move around

[swanny]

Bob, I'm an experienced kayak fisherman who does alot of kayak fishing in newport as well as the sakonnet river. I'd be happy to help out any way I can. You can PM me or you could meet me at the store some morning over the next few weeks. I'll be fishing alot before I go back to school and will often stop by the shop to BS with the boys. Also, If you decide to wait until spring to give it a try, keep your eyes open for seminars and such this winter. I'll be speaking at the SWE winter event - assuming peter wants me back

[RRabiner]

I am around - would love the company - fairly experienced as a kayaker - novice to the area

This week coming is out - as i am on the west coast - perhaps after that

[chicky]

any suggestions on a roof rack? currently have yakima bars?
looking to rig my cobra explorer for the fish

[swanny]

Fished with John Demello and had a good bonito bite. Landed 3 bones, john landed 1 and dropped 1. Had a few good shots at tuna, got our plugs right in the mix but no love.They had the jaw that locks! Good bottom fishing as well. Got a really nice fluke and sea bass from 55-60 feet of water.