How to Kayak Fish - The Ultimate Guide to Get You Started

[@BeardedDadFishing]

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[@appalachianbushcraft3959]

Yea i thought i was keeping my kayak adventure simple. Just a paddle, kayak and a pole i said. Now i have a fully decked out bass fishing machine complete with a pedal controled trolling motor, side imaging, down scan, 2d sonar and mapping. Anchor wizard, deck lights, nav lights, spot lights. Thats not even including the copious amout of rods, reels, and lures i have aquired. Im sure im missing more stuff. Im not gloating about what i have and i feel very fortunate to have such a setup. This is just my warning to others, be careful because you can get sucked into the worm hole, lol. It took me a few years to build my setup and aquire what i have. Just dont think you NEED everything to get started right away. Start small and go slow you will aquire what you NEED in time.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

💯! Happened to me too!

[@kevingonzo70]

Gotta spend our money on something right 😂

[@zacheiriksson]

Can the point of having 10+ rods explained to me. I can get having different rods based on whether you're going for smaller panfish or bigger bass but I don't understand guys having so many rods when you can only throw 1 at a time anyways

[@freeamerican620]

⁠@@zacheirikssonyou can only throw one at a time, but you can also have another rod with live bait down there while you thow 👍

[@zacheiriksson]

@freeamerican620 not everywhere is 1 place. Meaning different places have different regulations. Winter I may have 2 lines in the water. Summer I'm allowed 1 line with 2 hooks. Yes a treble counts as 1 hook

[@pendragofan]

you deserve to have more subs I have learned more from your channel than any other, I just bought my first kayak last friday and im feeling way more confident with setup and needs heres to hoping it ships this week!!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I appreciate you! Thanks for the kind words and I’m STOKED for your first kayak! Welcome to the club! 💪🏽

[@FishingForTitans]

Dang, ok ok. Ultimate kayak guide. I like it

[@BeardedDadFishing]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@granvillej3316]

Brother did you see Chad Hoover's video two weeks ago called, " The Most Expensive Fishing Trip Ever!" Ouch that was an expensive trip that most people would not recover from for a long time. Great video I'm definitely supporting you during the Knucklehead competition maybe someday I can land on your team. Take care and God bless.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks my guy! Would love to have you on the team! Gonna check out that video from Chad asap!

[@Nate_Cross]

I'm a kayak fishing veteran and this was a valuable collection of info. Well done bro-cephus! 👊

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I appreciate you man! 🙌🏽

[@erikjensen6503]

Thanks for putting these all together. I have seen several but not all and like you said you have hundreds of videos. Thanks for sharing!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏽

[@johnharrison9093]

Thanks!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks John! I appreciate you brother 🙏🏽

[@sualK2456]

Very helpful, thank you very much. greetings from Costa Rica !

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Appreciate you brother! 🙏🏽

[@ssei2001]

Man, you are so right my kayak is very heavy I'm 58 Years old and moving my Old Town 120 PLD around can be a beast at times, so I did pick up that Vevor cart after watching your comparison video this cart is a life and back saver. Plus, I saved a few dollars. Great video bro keep 'em coming. Tight lines.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Awesome! That thing is the bees knees! Appreciate you brother!

[@LittleJerrySeinfeld]

hand-held urinal comes in handy

[@MajorBludd423]

Great video, thanks for all the tips

[@rvfishingyet]

Great compilation! Thanks for the channel and content!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks RV! I was hesitant at first, but seeing as these videos were spread out quite a bit, figured it may be helpful to some. Appreciate your support!

[@Michael-mg7te]

Great video 👍🏽 thanks

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrssweetiecooper4041]

Just what I needed

[@jay2288]

Asa beared dad, who just started kayak fishing, this js exactly what i needed!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Awesome brother! 🙌🏽

[@armandoavila7079]

I started kayak fishing about 3 years ago. All I added was a rod holder and changed my seat. Kept it stupid simple I usually take only 4 lure and two roads and water a lot of water. I'll stay out there from 6 to 10 hours lol

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Minimalism is a great thing!

[@TripleB23]

I joined your FB group recently... about the same time i started watching kayak related videos. Was watching one of your videos and heard you mention the FB group... and said "I just joined that group!" LoL awesome FB group too!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Awesome! Glad to have you man!

[@Erowens98]

A lot of military surplus shops sell some really high quality first aid kits, often coming in convenient zipper canvas pouches. Containing everything from scissors and tourniquets, to basic bandages. I also like to keep anti-venom with me since i often like to take advantage of shore casting positions i come across and we only have one species of venomous snake where im from so i only need one dose of one type.

[@littlealien8433]

Very usefull video. I don't fish but i want to try it out on the shore but those kayaks are to expensive. what is the cheapest good option for 1 rod

[@LittleJerrySeinfeld]

great info for us newbies

[@MrJaxnbeFishing]

Spread that knowledge💪🏾💯💯💯

[@BeardedDadFishing]

💯💯💯 Appreciate you bro!

[@Donovan4701]

Is that red combo you where using the lews mach smash? If so what do you think about it. Thanks!

[@michaelgunderson7415]

Can a pool noddle as a rod float? DIY style

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I don’t see why not! As long as it’s not too bulky 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@JDMerica]

Great video, just bought my first Kayak, Old Town PDL 106! For the PFD's remember they need to hold the USCG certification so be careful if you're buying some cheap Chinese one off of Amazon and you get stopped.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Congrats brother! And 100% agree!

[@granvillej3316]

Sir I watched a Greg Blanchard video of him fishing in the morning on one lake and then going to another lake to fish. At the dock station they did a thorough walkthrough checked into his hatch and notice just a little water and grind at the bottom and they would not allow him to launch his boat disappointed, but he understood he is such a high class of character and shows us everything. I mentioned this to have a dry pad in your boat also just for that kind of thing to happen. I didn’t remember if you already mention it already or not, so I mentioned it.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Great call! That would not be fun to have happen!

[@X9Adventures]

Great video!!!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@livenhfree]

Thank you for this! I am pretty much a newbie and will be buying my first kayak in the spring. Looks like it will also be the PDL 120! One question I have for you is: do your recommendations change in any way for salt water? I will be doing mostly inshore/onshore. I do know that corrosion is something I'll have to take into account, but just wondering if you have any thoughts on salt vs. fresh water? Oh yeah, one more: I see a lot of stuff about how the rudder on the PDL is too flexible, especially in current, which is where I'll be. I agree with taking the boat out as is a few times just to get used to how it handles, but just wondering about your thoughts on the rudder on this boat. Thanks again!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

@@livenhfree welcome and congrats! For salt water, wash your drive after every trip and get some marine lubricant spray to spray under the prop occasionally. As far as the rudder, look up the aluminum rudder from Navarre Kayak Fishing. Probably one of the best out and a great price.

[@CobyMiller-xc1rz]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS! Rod floats aren’t sexy, but thanks to your recommendation I use them and it saved me from losing 3 rods this month when my kayak flipped. (My wife would have lost her mind if $750 went to the bottom of the lake.) Also love how you stress wearing a PFD. It keeps you above water while you get your wits about you, or like you said, if you are compromised and can’t swim at your normal strength.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Awesome man! Glad you didn’t lose em either! Agreed, they aren’t sexy, but they work 🤷🏽‍♂️ Thanks for watching! 💪🏽

[@nhansen197]

A PFD and a little extra flotation in the kayak are my must have safety items. And if I were to go out on ant Salt water I'd want an emergency radio/beacon. I bough a 10 foot recreational sit inside kayak and the first thing I did with it was to shove a couple pool noodles in the thing.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

That’s smart and a great call!

[@waguni]

Hi sir thanks for the informative video. Where did you get your cam straps from? I have some but they seem cheap.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Amazon has some good options. Check this one out amzn.to/4bhkIU2

[@waguni]

@@BeardedDadFishing thank you sir

[@4WDJeepDriver]

Should the pliers be at least strong enough to cut through a hook? Something to think about.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

I carry a pair of diagonal cutters as well, just in case. Good call!

[@LittleJerrySeinfeld]

do you keep your battery in that box

[@LittleJerrySeinfeld]

did u do your own mods to boat? what kind of drill/bit did u use to drill holes in hull for mods to run wires

[@LittleJerrySeinfeld]

worry about cracking hull

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks for watching my guy! And yes I did my own mods. For drilling, standard titanium drill bits work, step bits are perfect for larger holes.

[@Pussmash]

Quality material is rigid, but it wouldn't be rigid enough to snap while slowly drilling your holes. I'm sure you've done it by now, it's kinda like drilling through a thick candle, huh? 😂

[@RumbolOutdoors]

How long did they stay on for?

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Which do you mean?

[@Sabbafishing]

Hey @Beardeddadfishing can you please give me and my buddy some advice we bought two 9ft vegabond tsomo top water kayaks we need a pros advice Will we be able to ACE the kayak fishing with these kayaks

[@BeardedDadFishing]

As long as it gets you out there and you’re comfortable, you can ACE it 🤙🏽

[@Sabbafishing]

@@BeardedDadFishing thanks man we like all your content it is very helpful We just started the channel so we will see where it goes 💪 God bless

[@BeardedDadFishing]

@@Sabbafishing awesome! congrats and enjoy the journey!

[@domenicmaiani3795]

Thanks for some great-informative videos! I'm planning to get into kayak fishing once construction is done on our house and I've learned a lot of do's and don't from you. Subscribed today. A tip for you... on zip ties, after 'zipping' them, grab the tag end close to the buckle and twist the tag end off. You won't need to sand anything because there won't be any sharp corners/edges on the zip tie. (I hope that makes sense!🫤) With Kind Regards, Dom

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Thanks Dom!! Appreciate the tip!

[@creativeexperience6388]

I take my rod floats off when I’m fishing with that rod and when I change rods I put the float back on before going back into the rod holder

[@kennymacdowell1257]

Nice video. But a quality rubberized undercoating or truck bed liner spray is far from spray paint.

[@LetsFish204]

I paddled mine for 2 years, then modded it at year 3👌

[@BeardedDadFishing]

That’s patience!

[@Erowens98]

For me, the only true non-negotiable safety equipment, is my PFD, and a fully charged phone (strapped). I never go out without those. A good first aid kit is also up there.

[@stevenm6301]

I know most people don't like them, but the visibility aspect is why I got a red kayak. I've had a few close calls on the water in my day and want to give the morons a chance to see me. Kayak color doesn't matter for fishing results either.

[@BeardedDadFishing]

100% agree. A bright kayak is the best bet. My next one will be LOUD!

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Get a fluorescent orange ball cap too. .. !

[@MrGimpy]

Decided to subscribe after watching some of your other videos. $450 rod! Geez! Do you have an OF or something? I can only afford $50 rod. Lol!

[@BeardedDadFishing]

Appreciate you watching brother! The whole set up is $450. $250 Impulse Rod and $200 Shimano SLX DC reel. I started out with a $0.98 clearance combo and had it for 2 full years! So ain’t no shame in that my guy!

[@LittleJerrySeinfeld]

the lithium is so much lighter

[@sandraspears6389]

Air horn

[@kennymacdowell1257]

Kayak and crate doesn’t rhyme 😂😂

[@BeardedDadFishing]

🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@domenicmaiani3795]

LOL... Tip #8 - Kayak Crate. I got the rhyme!