Beginner to Amateur Kayak Angler in 3 Videos (Part 1)

Whether you're a complete novice or have some fishing experience, this series is designed to take you from the basics to dialing in the art of kayak angling.
In this episode:
🔹 Selecting the perfect kayak and gear setup for beginners
🔹 Safety guidelines for a worry-free fishing expedition
🔹Kayak Fishing Gear Guide Basics
No matter your skill level, I'm here to empower you on your angling adventure. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you won't miss out on Part 2 and Part 3 of our series, where we'll delve deeper into more advanced techniques. As always, feel free to reach out. -Daren
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**GEAR REFERENCED**
🦺 - NRS Raku: geni.us/NRSRaku (Amazon)
🦺 - NRS Chinook: geni.us/NRSChinook (Amazon)
🗡️ - NRS Co-pilot Safety Knife: geni.us/NRSCoPilot (Amazon)
🧰 - Booms Aluminum Pliers: geni.us/BoomsPliers (Amazon)
🛶 - Paddle: geni.us/Paddle (Amazon)
🕸️ - Yak Attack Leverage Net: geni.us/YakAttackNet (Amazon)
🐟 - The Fish Grip: geni.us/9KUhQc (Amazon)
✔️ - Garmin Striker 4: geni.us/Striker4FishFinder (Amazon)
☑️ - Garmin Echomap UHD 92SV: geni.us/GarminEchomap92SV(Amazon)
🔋 - Nocua Pro battery Kit 10AH: geni.us/Nocqua10Ah (Amazon)
**VIDEOS REFERENCED**
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💸 - Best Time to Buy a Fishing Kayak: • The BEST Time to Buy a...
🦺 - Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing PFD's: • Ultimate Guide to Kaya...
🦺 - NRS Raku PFD Review: • NRS RAKU Fishing PFD R...
🎣 - Kayak Crate with 6 Rod Holders Build: • The Ultimate DIY Kayak...
🔋 - Fish Finder Battery Install: • Fishing Kayak Nocqua B...
✔️ - Garmin Echomap UHD 92SV Kayak Install: • Garmin Echomap Fish Fi...
🧰 - 12 Kayak Fishing Accessories I Regret Not Buying Sooner: • 12 Kayak Fishing Acces...
💀 - 11 Kayak Fishing MISTAKES That Can Take Your Life: • 11 Kayak Fishing MISTA...
⚙️ - Life Saving Gear that Should be on your Fishing Kayak: • Life Saving Gear That ...
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**KAYAK CAMERA GEAR USED**
💣 - YakAttack Boomstick Pro: geni.us/YakAttackBoomstick (Amazon)
📸 - GoPro 8 Black: geni.us/Go_Pro_8 (Amazon)
🎙️ - Rode Mic: geni.us/Rode_Mic (Amazon)
📷 - Gopro Chest Mount: geni.us/ChestMountHarness (Amazon)
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**TIMESTAMPS**
0:57 6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Fishing Kayak
1:21: What Kayak Should I Get Question #1
1:53 Paddle, Pedal, or Motor Kayak
3:00 Fishing Kayak Stability
3:50 Fishing Kayak Portability
4:38 Fishing Kayak Storage
5:08 When to Buy a Fishing Kayak
6:56 Basic Kayak Fishing Gear Guide
13:48 Kayak Fishing Safety Measures
14:25 Complete Weather Checks
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[@wendellfishing]

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[@BucktailFishing]

Excellent video series idea! BUT, you know we’re all here to see the Sun Dolphin. Right?

[@wendellfishing]

lol.... Everyone wants to lay eyes on that beauty.

[@rubenakacoolerlid2314]

Another PSA please leave the Guy who owns an Ole Town Autopilot 120 like I do alone he is trying to Fish😂 Every time I go out someone wants to try it out

[@wendellfishing]

Lol.... You got the Juice!

[@richardsousa2625]

Before buying a yak I recommend everyone ask themselves these questions How many times do you think you will go fishing a month? How will you transport this yak? Car top? Truck bed? Trailer? Where will you store this long term? Have you ever done this before? Kayaks? Paddleboard? Surfing/Skating?

[@wendellfishing]

Right on Richard!

[@briancarroll4333]

You have the best videos. I bought my kayak 5 months ago. Been out only 3 times due to weather conditions. Including wind. Casting from a kayak has been a fun challenge. A quite lure entry is trying 😂😂

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks man.. I really appreciate the comment. I feel like there is quite the learning curve for sure. Hope the weather turns around for ya

[@BowFinJunkie]

Love it. When I first thought about starting out fishing earlier this year, I found your channel and started watching all your videos. Look at me now lol. I’ve gone from zero to hero right before your eyes, and it was a pleasure doing it right alongside you. your videos are insanely educational, and I’m sure you’ve helped countless more anglers like you’ve helped me.

[@wendellfishing]

I will say you have grown TREMENDOUSLY brother. Proud of you. Now we gotta go down to Alabama and take home the Hero Cup!

[@BowFinJunkie]

@@wendellfishing let’s do it!!

[@shannonboatright4894]

Great video info.. I don’t like wearing my PFD because it’s HOT down here in Southern Georgia.. today it was literally 97 degrees outside..

[@bullseyepete8367]

3 people died on Lanier last week 😮

[@shannonboatright4894]

Dang I’m further south about 2 hours away.. but that does suck

[@bullseyepete8367]

@@shannonboatright4894 I'm hitting the river tomorrow supposed to be 95😐

[@shannonboatright4894]

@@bullseyepete8367 what river are you hitting up? I’m a weekend warrior I work weekdays and it to hot right now when I get off

[@wendellfishing]

Have you tried a low profile one?

[@FishingWithCotton]

Nice video buddy

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks 👍 Appreciate it Cotton!

[@maxcheesee]

i’ve been on the market for a fishing kayak for the past few weeks and just when i think i have watched every single video like this, this guy always manages to come up on my feed with another video

[@wendellfishing]

I've got 1300 of em!

[@maxcheesee]

@@wendellfishing gosh, that’s so many. keep up the work man!! your doing great!

[@wendellfishing]

@@maxcheesee thanks boss

[@wolfgane1974]

Really enjoyed watching all 3 of these vids and learned a lot of stuff I didn’t know thank you for the post

[@TUFFBASS]

Got my first pdl on the way! (sportsman 120 pdl) CAN'T WAIT Old Town gave ma an INSANE discount so shoutout to them!

[@southwestindianaoutdooradv4714]

Another great video man! I wish I would’ve found your videos when I first started but even finding these when I did I feel like I’m learning things!

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks boss! If anything, some of the stuff is a good reminder. I know I forget stuff all the time! Thanks for stopping by!

[@just5fish]

I love this channel! You do an amazing job of providing a massive amount of information to help us do it better. Thanks for everything you do!

[@wendellfishing]

Appreciate it more than you know! Thanks

[@K.doug369]

Super informative and never boring. Thanks for the juice my dude

[@wendellfishing]

Man.. just happy to help

[@lowlifeangler]

Nice info video Pedro. I have a Fiblink landing net and the long handle fits perfectly in the Yakattack double header Roto paddle holder. Easy to get to also.

[@wendellfishing]

You can catch a fish at my house for how long that bad boy is!

[@lowlifeangler]

@@wendellfishing lol, the net reach the front of the boat not letting fish make a run when it hit the surface. Planning a couple days for the AEP again this month. Playing the weather now.

[@robhaynes7630]

Great information for beginners such as myself. I’ve been on the water since I was very young and I’m 59 now, I’m sure that I am not as strong a swimmer as I was when I was younger. I’m of the opinion that us older guys should ALWAYS wear their PFD.

[@wendellfishing]

Right on Rob!

[@shacklord]

You new guys have it good to have someone to help guide along. Great advice...The only advice I can offer is this...When in doubt...don't go out.

[@wendellfishing]

Great suggestion boss!

[@kennethlindahl9206]

I dont know about other states but in WA no tags required on a boat under 16 ft with a motor under 10 hp so most fishing kayaks would be ok

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

That's sweet and I like that logic. Unfortunately, most states like me in Florida, adding a motor (electric) or engine (gas) means registration no matter the size of vessel or motor / engine.

[@wendellfishing]

Right on Ken.. I wish it was that way in Ohio. They are only like $25 but still annoying..especially when you have multiple kayaks

[@sheltonhinkle9945]

You have motivated thank you

[@wendellfishing]

Right on!

[@thegoldenscratch2097]

Hey thank you a lot this helps

[@wendellfishing]

Right on brother !

[@jaybryant4037]

You are so dam right on. I’m glad you made this series of videos 🎉

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks boss! Appreciate you!

[@jaybryant4037]

@@wendellfishing I’m a noob trying to get into this as a pass time so all the advice I can get is great

[@wendellfishing]

anytime brother@@jaybryant4037

[@jaybryant4037]

@@wendellfishing question for fish finder threw or over the side pros cons which do prefer

[@KayakAdventuresRus]

Learned most everything I needed to know about kayak fishing from you. Now, I'm making videos lol, I'm using a go pro, but my audio is crap. What are you using?

[@wendellfishing]

Man... That means a lot! Appreciate it. For Audio... get ready for the sticker shock of good or relatively good audio. If you send me your go pro model, I will send you a list of what you will need. Feel free to write me at my email address found on my about page.

[@jeffmercer9655]

I've got to go cheat because of my finances but I believe today is the day that I get me a kayak

[@wendellfishing]

Treat Yoself!!!

[@thatfishingnoob]

Somewhat new here, but definitely stepping my game up… saving for a pedal yak and electronics. Thanks for the info! Do you still run that 10ah battery for your 93sv?

[@wendellfishing]

Hey Boss, I do. Here's the install video and info about the battery and how long it will last. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp6vqZyba9iSic0

[@thatfishingnoob]

@@wendellfishing I scoured your channel and watched a bunch of other videos, including the install haha. Glad to see - I’m planning on getting the same battery. I also looked for more fishing videos but didn’t see too many. You do provide a ton of information though, which is great. Tight lines!

[@wendellfishing]

@@thatfishingnoob Yeah.. Fishing videos are my worst performing videos I do so I put my efforts and time in other places. Crazy huh?

[@thatfishingnoob]

@@wendellfishing I noticed that too. Strange how it all works lol. I’m gonna keep plugging away though! Wish me luck 😂

[@wendellfishing]

@@thatfishingnoob Right on brother.. I am actually shooting two fishing videos this weekend. So we will see how they go with the twist I'm gonna give em

[@chopstyx1]

I got given a kayak and I'm wondering if it would be possible to use for fishing. It's not a fishing kayak, it's more just a recreational one. I would be fishing salt water. At first I'd just fish within a bay by the local port which is quite sheltered, but at some point I'd like to consider open water, although I'm kinda terrified of that. But do you think a kayak like that could be fitted for some basic fishing?

[@wendellfishing]

I have a Sun Dolphin Aruba 10 I fish out of. I would test it on some inland lakes before taking it to saltwater

[@mitchellludwig5882]

What is your fish measuring board and how do you attach it to you kayak?

[@wendellfishing]

That is a Ketch X board from ketchproducts.com/ and the holder (which is a hack) is this: geni.us/YakAttackPaddleHolder

[@BillAlton777]

Hey D, I don’t know if you’ve talked about this but what is that knife? You have on your PFD?

[@wendellfishing]

That sweet piece is the NRS Co-pilot.geni.us/NRSCoPilot

[@pendragofan]

you should come to indian lake lol

[@william1437]

Dang it 😞 I was hoping this was an old kayak/fishing video like most that I watch. Turns out it was just uploaded

[@wendellfishing]

I'm curious.. why were you hoping it was an older one?

[@tanker335]

That might be the frogiest looking pond ever.

[@wendellfishing]

Oh yeah.. they go absolutely nuts

[@tanker335]

If you don't have a Moss Boss in your tackle box you're not living right..

[@Oldbasshole]

Haha I was thinking the same thing watching this !!

[@quelchx]

I'm buying a fishing kayak within next month... the only question is where to put it because I live in an apartment lol. If anyone has any good recommendations for a kayak in Canada for under... 800 bucks lemme know. Hoping maybe a cheaper Canadian Tire kayak with some mods will do the trick.

[@wendellfishing]

I know a lot of people who have apartments choose to go the inflatable route.

[@quelchx]

@@wendellfishing way I see it, if I’m going to invest money into a kayak if rather get something that imo would last longer and be less prone to issues. I’ll figure out a way to store things 😂. I know a guy in a similar situation that leaves his kayaks on his roof racks almost all year around 😅

[@wendellfishing]

@@quelchx There ya go! If you are on the first floor you can just chain it to the post on the deck!

[@quelchx]

@@wendellfishing sadly on few floors up. If I have to I’ll rent a storage unit and make it worth it. Makes me wish I had a van 😂

[@lazerithlazerith4012]

You got a budget of 1200 go for a pelican or used and spend no more then 700 for it. You gonna spend the rest on all the other stuff your gonna need.

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

Stop mentioning your NRS RAKU because I have buyers remorse after spending $150 on my NRS Chinook Seriously, I love the Chinook but DAMN, that sleek backed RAKU rocks!

[@wendellfishing]

lol......I will forever think of you as mr. high back float.

[@HomesteadOnThePreserve]

@@wendellfishing When I buy my wife a kayak guess who's getting the Chinook 😉

[@wendellfishing]

@@HomesteadOnThePreserve Heyooo!

[@Oldbasshole]

As an old fat guy who likes to fish alone at night the PFD is a must have ! ( especially since I promised my wife I’d wear it ) At the very least it makes recovering your body easier

[@wendellfishing]

#ThinkingOfOthers

[@wolfgane1974]

Really enjoyed watching all 3 of these vids and learned a lot of stuff I didn’t know thank you for the post

[@wendellfishing]

Thanks for watching!