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What do you think about a Daiwa Emcast Plus 6000 on a Shakespeare Powerod Bigwater Spinning Rod, 7′.?

May 7th, 2011 by in Kajak Fishing with 4 Comments

I plan on fishing for Tarpon off a private pier in the Florida Keys. I know the rod is a bit short but I have to travel with it and I have a kayak on site to paddle out my baits.
There are so many options available for rod and reel choices that I’m not sure what to chose.
My budget is around 130 dollars.

What is the correct orientation to hold a Kayak paddle?

May 2nd, 2011 by in Kajak Fishing with 3 Comments

I have been a kayaker for years now but have always used a basic rectangular fined kayak paddle. I bought a new fiberglass one that has a more aerodynamic shape. See picture, my old paddle is like the bottom one, new one is like the top one: http://members.optusnet.com.au/aus-kayak-fishing/articles/img/paddles.jpg

I would think I would orient this new one so that the wider half of the paddle (the edge closest to the text) would enter the water first, common sense tells me that this way even shallow paddles give you a large surface area to paddle with.

Yet pictures I have seen show kayakers holding the paddle like the way it is shown in the picuture, the wider part of the blade entering the water last. Is this the correct way to do it? Why is that?

Help selecting fishing kayak and ergonomic paddle for 5’5″ female?

April 27th, 2011 by in Kajak Fishing with 1 Comment

I have carpel tunnel in hands and low back issues, am 5′ 5″ 140 lb. female looking to buy a fishing kayak. Stability and comfortable seat are important. 1) Trying to decide on a malibu stealth or wilderness system tarpon 12 or 14′ kayak. 2) Also need to know how long and type of paddle. I would like the paddle to break down and be able to feather or not.
Thank you for your assistance.

Carlisle Kayak Deck-Mount Paddle Holder Kit

April 27th, 2011 by in Kajak Fishing with 0 Comments

Simply all inclusive kit provides necessary parts and hardware to install a deck mounted paddle keeper system
Includes shock cord, hardware, and instructions
Some drilling required

Product Description
The Carlisle / Old Town Deck Mount Paddle Holder Kit provides a simple and efficient way to secure your paddle or fishing rod to the deck of your kayak. Kit includes shock cord, hardware, and simple instructions. Some drilling required.

Carlisle Kayak Deck-Mount Paddle Holder Kit