My New Fishing Kayak For 2023 - Clay Tall Stories

I bought a new second-hand fishing Kayak. This is what I have learned from my first time putting it in the water.
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[@user-rh7uq9ji1s]

You are an absolute breathe of fresh air as far as KZbin algorithm goes.. I fuckin love you clay 🤙

[@deerdancer2486]

Fishing 🎣 is great therapy

[@jasonushaw4983]

Hey clay I think those 2 things together on the front of the boat are to hold your anchor line when anchored, they clamp up on each other when your anchor line is between the 2 of them...

[@ClayTallStories]

Bang on mate!

[@Slamang001]

I love ur videos i wish i could fish with u cause u just like my grand pa

[@DocProfit]

Use the hose to part fill it with water, and look for leaks.

[@ClayTallStories]

Done...and sorted. Good helpful comment

[@kroadie3936]

You can kayak with your friends, and your son and daughters or girlfriend,thank you bro clay

[@MADKIWI]

I gave you a handmade filleting knife, lol. Great video my brother... a very good haul of fish....

[@ClayTallStories]

Yes it got lifted by someone staying in the house truck hopefully it finds its way home.

[@MADKIWI]

@@ClayTallStories Bugga, you called it your shumi knife..

[@harold5512]

that little black contraption that you showed seems to be for an anchor. I'm pretty sure you would feed the relatively thin anchor rope through the two black things and that allows for you to not drift too far away from the anchor point.

[@julianalderson3938]

Shit yer boat ramps n sydney. Nice weather its a supermarket. Kayaks great' cheers

[@allanrjackson]

Nice, I was there a couple of weeks ago. Great spot.

[@Mahakl966]

❤❤your just awesome

[@fishingwithdavid]

Congrats on the new Kayak clay, many more fish to come!!!!! - David

[@TheGouche69]

Clay , put a couple of empty 2l plastic bottle in the hatch , bouyance ..use the fish finder too way marker points for future fishing grounds . Add another stretchy rope holder in front of hatch..helps with the paddle..tight lines mate ..

[@ClayTallStories]

Great idea. Useful thanks mate

[@scottgower2705]

Just a guess; but, the two cogs on the side could be either - #1: tied off for an anchor line; or, a “Jerry rig” version of an extra hand hold for loading or carrying…….. first guess is for an anchor or tie off line - out of the way of fishing parameters……. Looks good mate - I use a kayak for Crappie fishing around the docks here in Middle Georgia - USA……

[@ClayTallStories]

Good thoughts mate

[@deebee5214]

With your various Ticers & Lures I noticed some just had a split ring OR no split ring to tie your line to. Can I suggest putting on a split ring AND a swivel so to tie your line onto. By doing so your line doesn't become twisted & the ticer or lure will have more of a wobble when being wound in making it more attractive to fish. I hope this makes sense. Cheers

[@ClayTallStories]

Brilliant

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Bloody awesome mate..ive never really done kayaking I tried in highschool. An with my old exploring team briefly..my neighbor over the ways stopped me yesterday while I was out exercising and said he had a kayak I could use, reckon ill give it a go bro..im always scared my back will play up and ill be stuck in the water.. But If I dont try ill never know.

[@ClayTallStories]

Tear in to it bro. Chur

[@PhysFlys]

Good job on the new Yak, Clay! Looking forward to more kayaking adventures. Cheers

[@callumjohnson8417]

That's mean as Clay U deserve to treat yourself Ur a top bloke

[@skippa2361]

Slick rig bro! She’ll serve you well. Thanks again for the great content.

[@elkhound25]

Fantastic video. I am working on getting to the point of being able to get a kayak and fish from it.

[@gavinnz486]

Beautiful place to fish

[@sinodeestanho]

Your videos always raise my appetite. Ah, always great to eat a healthy and fresh fish.

[@Skrillock]

I just bought me a brand new second hand kayak and took it out for the first time yesterday, Glass off conditions and got me a few legal snnapper :D GET IT

[@ClayTallStories]

Nice

[@TheHuddyGamer]

I am absolutely fizzing rn, can’t wait for another great video

[@Cosmoquake]

Yewww!

[@julianalderson3938]

So many ways to mod em as ya want. Havin 2 is good.

[@henrycatchesfish]

I’ve got my own green kayak fishing machine too clay! You’re the man always enjoy your positive outlook on life amidst some good fun kayak fishing.

[@ClayTallStories]

Good luck this season

[@GXNG_SA]

Love the upgrade clay always Rush into your video wish I could visit and do activites with you mate . Loved the older 1 hour long videos.✌️

[@ClayTallStories]

Glad you enjoyed

[@BenderAmber]

Hi Clay. My name is Inti. The family and I have been following your content for a little while now. We enjoy it a lot! I grew up in Golden Bay and often lived off my ability to catch and hunt. I left the Bay in the early 2000s and now live in the Far North, on our own slice of paradise. Your videos are perfect, as they reflect my values and everything that I am teaching my young kids, with the added bonus of being able to show them my old stomping grounds.. like the Cobb, Abel Tasman, Riwaka,etc. It's frankly uncanny how often I recognise the landscape before you mention where you are! In any case mate, keep up the great content!! - And if you are ever up these ways, feel free to come stay with us, - the fishing is insane :)

[@ClayTallStories]

Yes your fishing up there on the warmer waters is next level. Cheers mate.

[@Cosmoquake]

I am just getting into fishing and I learn a lot from your fishing videos, thanks mate appreciate ur videos!!

[@ClayTallStories]

Glad to help

[@bennygeorge922]

Nice looking kayak clay love the colour stay safe out there enjoying your videos 😊

[@ClayTallStories]

Thanks 👍

[@potatobling3879]

Im a little bit envious that the fishing is still so good in new zeland, its getting a bit cold in the northern states so most of the fish are beginning to migrate southwards where its warmer. Hopefully I can still get a couple of good bites before the fall season's over.

[@huntercleworth9718]

Mean kayak Clay recently got my self a scrambler xt with a home made rod holder!

[@downunderfulla6001]

Nice new rig mate. Happy days🍺🍺

[@Snoddypossie]

I am hoping to learn what those weird cog things are on front of kyak also at 11:35..They seem to be rope guides of some sort. For tying up?

[@leogillespie3309]

Nice Kyak Clay , they slip through the water well , I’m with you regarding the fish finders too , I’d rather sniff em out myself bit more challenging lol , great video mate 👍

[@ClayTallStories]

Right on

[@tonyskywalker73]

Nice rig Clay!! You,ll be catching plenty outta that in your beautiful part of NZ. Go well and stay safe mate!

[@ClayTallStories]

That's the plan!

[@xxxxxxxxa7xxxxxxxx]

There is a paddle holder/bungy clip next to your seat there Clay. Keeps your paddle secure once your on your spot fishing. Also always tether your paddle to your kayak mate for safety. Tight lines.

[@ClayTallStories]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jaybyrdsshenanigans]

Awesome kayak Clay!

[@DarkHawk666]

King of the Ocean now bro. Nice Kayak. 🙌

[@TheSebtrain]

She’s a beauty mate.

[@ClayTallStories]

Sure is mate

[@shaunmccaw2911]

Looks nice mate even though i don't know anything about kayaks it's gets a 👍🏻from me 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ClayTallStories]

Cheers mate

[@rodneylangton2271]

Great choice of kayak , good to fish from and having a rudder is a must . Over summer we head out wide from Newplymouth chasing Tuna . Check the rear cover in the fish storage area behind the seat for leaks , when we are trolling for tuna we have the rods in the rear rod holders ,loosen your drag a bit and put the clicker on 🤙

[@rodneylangton2271]

Also check your rod holders ,one could have a Crack in it allowing water to flow in ,because they lead into the Hull

[@ClayTallStories]

Great info

[@theanticom4053]

Good buy and thanks for the video. I have two Prowler 13s and can recommend the brand (Ocean Kayak) happily. You might have a few extra visitors this summer.

[@ClayTallStories]

Great kayaks those are mate.

[@taranscott155]

Nice one, long and faithfully may it serve 🙂 I have a Tootega Pulse that I use for kayak surfing, a Prowler 13 that has been my fishing platform for the last 4 years, and I recently bought my daughter and I a Perception Triumph 13 each. I christened mine 2 weeks ago with some good fish for the family. My daughter has yet to christen hers 🙂 I found my Prowler didn't track as well with the fish-finder transducer, so I removed it and gave it to a friend. I wish you fair weather, tight lines and great success on your new kayak !

[@ClayTallStories]

Awesome comment mate.

[@deerdancer2486]

How the fishing 🎣

[@colinprice5414]

Awesome buddy yeah love to go fishing 🎣 with you one day mate maybe make a trip over next year tight lines 🎣 all the best clay Colin 🤠🙏🤩☕️☕️😘🎣

[@ClayTallStories]

That would be cool

[@johnriddell5822]

I love your new kayak. I recently bought a Fishmaster 4.3 which I am still learning how to use. Like you I wasn't sure what to do with my paddle. It took me a while to find out that paddle holding bungee beside the seat. Your new kayak has this as well. It is between the carry handle and the rod holder. If you pause this video at 13min46 seconds you can see the bungee just above the letter O of Ocean Kayak. Place the centre of the paddle under the bungee and it holds the paddle along side the kayak.

[@ClayTallStories]

Helpful comment thanks mate

[@11BlackLamb]

I met a guy when I was surfing Vancouver Island who made Badavaarkas (native kayaks) out of whalebone and seal skin which were very flexible, thus hydrodynamic and fast, quite the artisan and craftsman

[@ClayTallStories]

thats incredible. I love those old traditional ways

[@chrispyskiwiadventures3583]

I’m actually on the hunt for a good kayak at the moment. Hopefully get one before summer hits.

[@ClayTallStories]

I gave the red one young Daymo other wise I would have given it to you bro.

[@chrispyskiwiadventures3583]

@@ClayTallStories bro he deserves it more than I do 🤙🤙

[@julianalderson3938]

Bro i miss few of the old trout vids.

[@ryanhone8344]

Nice Kayak, tip on the anchor - connect the chain to the top instead of the normal anchor point, lay it back it along the side and cable tie it to the usual anchor point (can put a small cut in the cable tie for a weak point too). You'll thank me if you ever get it stuck on a rock

[@ClayTallStories]

Good tip!

[@julianalderson3938]

The fast yaks normally tippy. Mines slow but can stand n fish n like that. No game fish haha no tippin tho'

[@umvhu]

How about a short piece of hosepipe over the part of the elastic where you want to hold/store your paddle?

[@ClayTallStories]

That's not a bad idea mate.

[@michelluo9894]

Hey Clay. Comparing this to the Nifty inflatable boat how does a kayak compare (particularly portability and safety wise) Thanks

[@ClayTallStories]

Apples and pears mate. Nifty is good for outboard and small excursions. Kayak is good for sea fishing missions as long or far as your fitness and skills determine

[@ROOTS200]

شكرا لكم - نتمنى لكم حياة سعيدة Bahrain

[@ClayTallStories]

Thank you

[@jerrybow8779]

Do you get much whitebait coming in there clay this time of year? Some of the kawhai down in Canterbury are massive atm feeding on the bait

[@ClayTallStories]

Yep, a few running up the channel on some days.

[@scottbailey9246]

Hit me up when you going out next bro

[@travismccorkindale9508]

Hey clay great vid, question 4 ya. Any places near by to dive 4 kina an paua around there an cockles me an my whanau be there in 2weeks an abit of local info save alot guessing

[@ClayTallStories]

The kina here are tiny. Your closest dive spot would be cable bay but it's not flash.

[@travismccorkindale9508]

@@ClayTallStories went to mapua where u fish had acouple cast but nothing. Nice place you have here went to Morehau for cockles this morning might go 4 a flounder tonight in da bay we just staying in motueka in a hotel very nice place alright

[@lb.9095]

🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@tobyp6974]

Have you been out with my mate rangi since he cought kingfish

[@ClayTallStories]

No but the offer is on the table for him to return He caught a nice one for sure last time we took the kayaks out.

[@ClayTallStories]

No but the offer is on the table for him to return He caught a nice one for sure last time we took the kayaks out.

[@locke6531]

👍

[@swandraught5135]

If i remember correctly your nephew mikhail caught a couple dogs at that spot too. Hope you been well bro.

[@ClayTallStories]

That's where Mikhail caught his first Kahawhai with me. RIP. Well done spotting the spot mate.

[@Santiam338]

I often think I need a kayak.. Hmmm?

[@ralphiraia3077]

should fill it with water and find the leak

[@julianalderson3938]

N peddles so moves

[@juditharichards3394]

Dear Mr. Clay; It’s great to see you again. This has to be shot for the moment, because I have to call the doctors office, so I will get back to you just as soon as I can take care of some business with them. Sincerely.

[@ClayTallStories]

I hope you are well hun.

[@rangey6663]

aren't you scared of sharks in that boat? one bite and its over id need a big boat to go out that deep to feel safe haha good work tho!

[@FishingTheNorthWest05]

Kayaks aren't made for going to war with sharks 😂 but kayak are much stronger than you think and sharks aren't really into big plastic logs paddling around

[@theegwana2103]

Use Lures or soft baits instead of fish bait they won’t attract sharks

[@DocProfit]

Risky part of the hobby is driving to and from the beach. Over 300 NZ'ers die on the road a year, no one has ever been killed by a shark on a kayak (to my knowledge).

[@ClayTallStories]

Yep, transportation is the dodgy bit.

[@MrMarkar1959]

Only way I'd have a Kayak is if it Fell Out Of The Back Of Your Truck✌🏼😎

[@iymxrayzah4359]

❤👀😃🐟🎣🍽