Hey all, new to the forum here. I'm looking into getting into kayak fishing and mostly want to fish saltwater and the James river for catfish.
I'm looking for advice on how to proceed. I was in the market for a used Tarpon 120 or similar but didn't want to drop the prices I was seeing on Craigslist for my first boat so I picked up this ancient Necky Dolphin with a Aqua Bound paddle for $200. I've taken it out and practiced reentry and paddled a few miles(Wow it's fast!) and have now started rigging it for fishing. I added a Scotty flush mount rod holder and a paddle holder today. I'm in about $260 so far.
Next I'm planning on getting a seat and a couple flush mount rod holders behind the seat.
What worries me is that 1. the kayak is not as stable as most fishing kayaks and 2. the access hole behind the seat makes it hard to reach my gear in the back.
What do you all think? Should I continue to invest in this boat and take it on the ocean? Should I add outriggers to aid in stability?
Do you all have advice on fishing off the coast safely? I'd love to target spanish and kings; how far should I be looking at going off the coast for them? I plan to purchase a waterproof VHF radio before I go anywhere off the coast.
Thanks!
I'm looking for advice on how to proceed. I was in the market for a used Tarpon 120 or similar but didn't want to drop the prices I was seeing on Craigslist for my first boat so I picked up this ancient Necky Dolphin with a Aqua Bound paddle for $200. I've taken it out and practiced reentry and paddled a few miles(Wow it's fast!) and have now started rigging it for fishing. I added a Scotty flush mount rod holder and a paddle holder today. I'm in about $260 so far.
Next I'm planning on getting a seat and a couple flush mount rod holders behind the seat.
What worries me is that 1. the kayak is not as stable as most fishing kayaks and 2. the access hole behind the seat makes it hard to reach my gear in the back.
What do you all think? Should I continue to invest in this boat and take it on the ocean? Should I add outriggers to aid in stability?
Do you all have advice on fishing off the coast safely? I'd love to target spanish and kings; how far should I be looking at going off the coast for them? I plan to purchase a waterproof VHF radio before I go anywhere off the coast.
Thanks!