I want to buy a kayak and I am looking at the pelican castaway 116. I wan to know where I can put the redfish if I want to eat them. People have suggested stringers but I think redfish will be too strong and big to put on a stringer. I also have the issue of alligators, shark, and alligator gar eating my fish. Any suggestions?
I am close to choosing a kayak and wanted to run my thoughts/choices by those that know for their comments. I am 185 lbs, male, 6′ 2″ and am seriously considering the Wilderness systems Tarpon 140 angler unit. A friend of mine has this model and I like the sit on top feature as well as the comfort features. I will be using this kayak to explore and mostly fish the shallow inside waters of Mustang Island, Port Aransas, TX and near Corpus Christie. If any of you are anglers and have a better/different choice, I’d sure like to look them over.
Also, what are your recommendations for a car top carrier? I already have a cartop unit on my truck cap and am thinking of the Malone Stax Pro2 Kayak Carrier. I plan to purchase two Tarpon 140 kayaks – one for me, one for my wife.
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Since I am brand new to kayak fishing, any information will be very much appreciated regarding what I definitely need to get. Specific recommendations regarding paddle types preferred, etc is what I’m looking for. I have several kayak fishing books so I am familiar with at least some of the items I’ll be needing. Experience however is the best teacher as to what works best and what doesn’t.
With a PFD(and wetsuit in winter), on a well trafficed waterway. Also with experience on the water for 10 years.
There’s a difference between a swimmer and one acquainted with water. He’s been a boater,kayaked, fisherman, etc for 10 years and even is a first mate on a boat.