Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Kayak fly rod?

I don't seen to have a problem with line management in my kayak.  I have a Moken 14 with a platform to stand up on in front of the seat, so there is a nice flat spot in between my knees to stack line.




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From: "Eric Y." <theericyoung@gmail.com>
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Subject: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Kayak fly rod?
Date: Sun, Aug 18, 2013 12:06 PM

For line management, I found that it is a lot easier to just lay a towel across your lap rather than covering up every possible snag. In the heat, I'll also dunk it and it'll keep me cool laying in my lap. I also use the same towel to wipe sweat off, clean my hands of fish slime, etc. Very practical and multifunctional if you're a dirtbag like me who doesn't mind wiping his face with a towel that stinks of ladyfish slime and has been dunked in a backwater marsh. 

On Sunday, August 18, 2013 11:23:57 AM UTC-4, dubblehaul wrote:

In my SOT, I also keep a large microfiber camp towel spread it out on the deck under me, or in my lap, to pile flyline on. It helps prevent hang ups and tangles, and I can use it to mop up water or cover my bare legs to prevent sunburn. I often roll one up wet and place it on the front edge of my deck to cushion my rod, and dampen noise. I've  used it as an expedient sail and to cover fish I might keep. Also, I chucked my coil paddle leash, tends to tangle with the flyline.   - Steve

On Aug 18, 2013, at 9:09 AM, Nedak <johng...@gmail.com> wrote:

I have been saltwater fishing from my kayak in the Delaware Bay this summer.  I am using a 9ft 9wt with full sinking line.  The beauty of the kayak is you can get stealthily close to the desired fish location so very lengthy casts are not necessarily required.   In my setup I have found a water loaded back cast is all that is required to get the line out.

My kayak is short 9foot SOT.  I rigged it the following:  milk crate bungie corded to back.  Took PVC pipe and make 2 rod holders, making a slot to slide the fly rod + small bungie to hold in place while in motion, anchoring system consisting of large dog walking retractable leash with weight attached to where dog collar would go, extra line and carabiner for future unknown purpose.

It has served me pretty well so far landing a bunch of croakers and a few sea trout.

Regarding a shorter rod, I used my 8ft 5wt and found it to be tougher as most have mentioned because from the kayak you so close to the water.



On Saturday, August 17, 2013 4:43:01 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:

Hello -- I just picked up a couple of inflatable kayaks (advanced elements) to use for fishing.  After spending most of the morning in the maiden voyage, I quickly realized that a 9' rod is pretty difficult to managed from the seated position. 

For you guys who fly fish from a kayak frequently:  Do you tend to use a 7-8' rod versus the standard 9'?  

Oh, and we had a blast out there.  Caught some crappie, bluegill, bass and a catfish I was able to sight fish and hook -- very fun.  Beth hooked into a MONSTER gar, but he shook his head and threw the hook ;).  

Gene

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