"I have a Pungo 140 which I've decked out for fishing and fly fishing. I've added 2 rod holders, either of which can hold an anchor system. Everything works, but I wish I had more room for the tackle box and I need something to hold the…"
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Jim replied to Dan Thoman's discussion new and new to kayaking in the group Fishing Kayaks"Dan good luck with your boat and your retirement. I'm sure youre going to have alot of fun! I have wanted a kayak for about 5 years now, just to get away from fighting for a place to trout fish on shore. My wife decided she wanted to go so I…"
Dan Thoman replied to Dan Thoman's discussion new and new to kayaking in the group Fishing Kayaks"Been out in the kayak 8 or 10 times and just love it. Haven't caught any fish yet, but haven't tried to hard. Still just having fun.
One ol-boy in his decked out bass boat fishing for crappie with what looked like 35 or 40 rods watched me…"
Rick K. replied to Dan Thoman's discussion new and new to kayaking in the group Fishing Kayaks"Congrats on the retirement and the new kayak. I'm sure you'll love it. I see you're in GA, that's a nice area of the country. You probably have some big bass and maybe even a gar or two there. Post up some pictures when you get…"
Toby replied to Dan Thoman's discussion new and new to kayaking in the group Fishing Kayaks"Congratulations on the retirement and also on the new kayak! I'm looking forward to some pics of your first catch in your new yak. Have fun!"
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new and new to kayaking
I retired the end of January and my wife bought me a kayak to celebrate. I'm now the proud owner of a wilderness systems pungo 140. Actually been out 3 times, when the temp was above 60, and love it. I've canoed for over 40 years but this is the first time I've ever been in a kayak. I've added rod holders and an anchor and will be out fly fishing this afternoon (depending on the temperature). I don't expect any fish to bite but I'm going to have fun. I don't expect my fishing boat to get much…See More
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- What kind of Paddling are you into?
- Flatwater (Lakes and mellow rivers), Fishing Kayaks, River Running, Creek Boating, Canoes
- What boats do you own? (kayaks, canoes, rafts, etc.)
- old town canoe
wilderness systems kayak
- Favorite place to paddle?
- any place there's enough water
- Most memorable paddle?
- okefenokee swamp
- How long have you been paddling?
- My first boat was a hollowed out log.
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- At 8:27am on December 3, 2009,
kayaking_librarian said… - I know what you mean, Dan. I had a Perception Arcadia (12 ft.) that I used for fishing and had the same problem. I sold that boat and have a feeling that it's going to be worse in my Dagger kayak. But I'll make it work. I really just want to be able to take a rod out and fish when I'm paddling.
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