Love that you trash-talked yourself when you didn’t set the hook. Hilarious and respectable.

FYI, In most states adding an electric trolling motor puts your kayak into the powered category and you will need to register it annually.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Big facts there.. Ohio is one of them

@AverageGIJoeOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Oklahoma is another.... I got into an argument on FB with every other booger eater in the state about it.....

@magicalmidget9731

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to California i was told i can have one,was very wrong, dont buy without doing research,ive learned from that

@dannymnz1002

Жыл бұрын

Maryland you also need to register your kayak if you add any bixpy or any trolling motor. (Annoying)

@HomesteadOnThePreserve

Жыл бұрын

@@dannymnz1002 For those with a peddle drive. I think a "stealth drive" is in order. Battery in the hatch, little motor and prop on a mould that drops right into the drive hole. On a Native kayak the mould would mimic the plastic pedal drive cover 😉

I always have a first aid kit with me and and air horn. Not really an accessory but do give me a peace of mind. And yes I wear my PFD all the time.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Flip Flop!

@brandondulle

Жыл бұрын

My first aid kit is a shop towel and roll of electrical tape😆

@flipflop_fishingsuzannetys9617

Жыл бұрын

@@brandondulle what ever works right.?😂

My favorite accessories are the ones that you don't really need but they make kayak fishing an easier and more pleasant endeavor. A good pair of polarized sunnies, a wide brimmed straw hat (aka a Farmer's fedora,) a BIG insulated water jug (I use a 1 gallon Ozark trail from Wally World,) light Frogg Toggs rain suit, sun block and a good small soft cooler for some grub to tie ya through the trip.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Farmers Fedora... lol.. My favorite comment of the day.

@UpNortBassin

Жыл бұрын

I would add coffee in a good spill proof well insulated cup. Gotta have bean juice.

I think everyone should wear a life jacket/first Aid kit, sometimes you never know. Expect the unexpected Great Video, definitely most underrated channel

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

My man.. thanks.. Appreciate it

PFD is a must. Was a Paramedic for 11 years. Been around the water my whole life. A lot of very good swimmers and boaters get pulled off the bottom of rivers and lakes. I know my wife and kids would like me to be as safe as possible. You don't need the pfd when you can swim. You need it when you can't. My 2 cents

@wendellfishing

11 ай бұрын

Solid Advice! Thanks boss!

Yes to trolling motor. Spot lock is great.

Really love how you do your videos, quick and simple. Keep it up!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joshua.. one of my promises to the community is "quality content... no fluff" Glad it's happening and if If I ever don't deliver.. let me know!

I keep the nail clippers tethered to my pfd which I wear mainly because it has tons of pockets n storage

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense to me.. Right on Brad

I always where a PFD. I fish in a lake with a lot of boat traffic (Lake George in NY) or on a fast moving river(Hudson River in NY) a PFD is a must. Allowing a pfd to keep you afloat in fast moving water you can focus on recovering your gear. And in the lake you can focus on getting your gear and moving out of the way of boats.

@knickia

Жыл бұрын

agreed; IMHO too much cordage and hooks/lines not to, i might be paranoid, but i dont want to get my legs and feet tangled in a spill and not have one on.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on 007

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Knickia

@warriorxtman2

Жыл бұрын

Wear

@Beriothien007

Жыл бұрын

@@warriorxtman2 thx steve urkell

Another banger. Treble hooks in a net are difficult too. Mine is rubberized, it's still a mess. I like what you are doing! Thanks!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it JWest! Keep on slaying it!

I love my trolling motor. MotoGuide XI3 with anchor feature. This is awesome. Pre-tournament fishing, helps you break down a lake more efficiently. Can be expensive but I felt (for me) it was a must have. Between the motor and my side scan Helix 8. MONEY!!!! Great vid as always tight lines.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boss, and I'm thinking about an upgrade on the Fish Finder so thanks for the recco!

Haha... very cool, thank you sir. I love the channel and your vids are just plain fun. Tight lines, brother.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Solocanoe, Keep commenting and you may make another video! :)

Great video! I have the Old Town 106MK, and love the hidden Minn Kota motor. 👍😎🎣💦

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Claudia! That's a sick rig!

Just picked up my Old Town Top Water PDL 120. CAN'T WAIT for this weekend to take it out.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Oh heck yeah... I have never heard anyone who had one.. not like it.. you got a sweet ride

Love YakAttack!

Stakeout pole, landing gear and a rudder are a must for the way I fish

@wendellfishing

6 ай бұрын

Get Some!

Great video pal! 👏🏼🙌🏼

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boss! Appreciate it

You know you could use the lip grip for a brush grabber. I do theres always some place to hook it. Use the hole to grab a branch.

I have polarized glasses that have 2.0x readers on the lower half. Great for tying.

Love my brush anchor. I do catfishing out my topwater 120 pdl and the brush grips work great for clamping on to logs or stumps where the big catfish like to hide.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Randall.. makes sense to me

for the trolling motor I went cheap. I got a a minn kota c2 30lb thrust and I have taken it out a few times now. it was really good and had plenty pf power to get my kayak to a decent controlled speed. though after some time I took it off the side mount and DIY a steering system and control system to have it mounted to the back of my kayak and that has changed it to be an even better essential for me. there are plenty of tutorials with different kayaks and different methods of getting this done but 10/10 recommend

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Gunor.. nice Mod!

🐟🐠🐡🎣great vid

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

I always wear a PFD... ALWAYS!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Moore

Just caught your video, love it. One suggestion I would make, a kitchen funnel with about 18 inches of silicone tube attached to the small end. Run the tube through a scupper hole and you have an instant urinal. Comes in handy with that cooler of beer and 5 or 6 hours on the water.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Next Level Mod!!!

I don’t have a yak, I have a lifetime with a bro craft mount running a minnkota 30/30, lithium batteries, 7 inch fish finder mounted on a console panel. Spent last winter wiring it. I did the all the work myself and learned a lot. If you want to really enjoy fishing, a motor is such a relief! To be honest with you all, I’m in my sixties and still love getting out on the water but with age we need a boost an so I put a motor on it. Worth every penny! Some days I just putter around the lake enjoying the little things in life.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥 Love this Hawaiian Style! 🔥🔥🔥

A fly fishing vest with a small backpack attached is a must have. Something with lots of pockets and rings for attachments. I can set it up to whatever species I’m fishing. It’s really handy for catfishing when you don’t really need your whole tackle box/bag. I have lights attached to mine for night fishing.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Oh heck yeah,, I just bought a fishing vest for when i wade fish and I absolutely love it.

@Rizzob420

Жыл бұрын

@@wendellfishing Nice. Fish on, brother!

I own a brush gripper and I think I will use it but I haven't yet used it

Tons of mounting options for trolling motors. I use a minn kota 30lb thrust side mounted. Got the entire system, with a 50ah lithium battery for under 500. It's amazing. Life without one is unthinkable.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on CatPatrol! GET SOME!

I always carry a pair of forceps to get treble hooks out of a fishes mouth. I also have a Yak Attack cup holder on my rail. It's great for holding my rattle traps, spinner baits, & any other lures I change out frequently.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

oooh.. I like that utilization of the Yak Attack Cup Holder

@brandondulle

Жыл бұрын

Try a gun mount magnet! I have a video of it. Attached with included 3M. It’ll hold anything you throw at it! From pliers to jigs or hooks. I have a few on my yak.

@HomesteadOnThePreserve

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I use the YakAttack cup holder for everything but a cup lol!

Yes, stake out pole. Stays on my kayak.

what do you use to preserve the body of the kayak any sprays or ? im brand new to kayaking

@wendellfishing

11 ай бұрын

I recommend this:geni.us/303Protectant

😂 yay! I just wouldn't suggest being out in the middle of the lake/river with your cooler of beer though fellas while yaking. Save it for the bank. Oh, and always wear your pdf.

@brandondulle

Жыл бұрын

Yea my state it’s a dui. And they’ll watch you with 50x binoculars from the shore. They can see if I clipped my nails to short

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on TopWater Wes

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

lol.. I've only been stopped once by DNR is year. Crazy for how much I fish

@ericalto22

Жыл бұрын

Its illegal in all 50 states. Same as driving or operating a boat while drinking! I'll fill a 42oz double wall water bottle with Coors. Keeps it low key

I went with a xi3 trolling motor that syncs up too a Lowrance elite for autopilot on the front of an ascend 133 and a 3.5hp outboard on back. Adding a 360 swivel to the seat is a must.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see your rig.. sounds legit

@yunggunz3000

Жыл бұрын

I just got a Nucanoe Frontier and put a trolling motor on the back. I can put an outboard but I went electric first. main reason is its a 2 person we might get tired so the motor gets us back. I stand and fish and sit on a cooler. the guest gets the 360 seat.

I never used to wear a PFD until I started fishing kayak tournaments. Now it's a habit. I got the NK180 motor. It's great. Pushes my PA14 around at 5.5. I even run it on extremely low power to quickly run down banks at times. The down side is its 24V and those batteries are not cheap. I use a 50AH and I've never ran it dead. Total set up was a little over 2K. I will say if you're someone who jerk bait fishes, drop shots or just generally likes to get a bunch of cast in. The Xi3 with spot lock is probably your best bet. It's actually cheaper to set up if you use a budget battery. There's plenty of decent lifepo 12v options out there. Check out Will Prose reviews on batteries here on KZread. You can set up an Xi3 with spotlock for around 1700. The Xi3 is also a better option if you already have a power pole on the stern.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Solid comment CJ... lots of gold in here!

Fishing ponds I guess it isn't important but fishing inshore or near shore get a safety flag with a 360* light!

I wear a pfd before I even step into a kayak, boat, or whatever cause all i can do is doggy paddle decent lol so i feel safe n worry free as long as im wearing it

I use a power pole in some rivers. When im fishing a shallow river with a muddy bottom, where I know ill be throwing flies out there, ill plant it in the current and throw. If im just bait fishing, sitting down relaxing, I just use spot lock on my trolling motor. Its great when im sight fishing bass close to shore too. I fish a few kayak bass tournaments a year, when Im not fishing them with my boat, and its an incredible tool for sightfishing bass. Ill stand and use a pole I made, and push my 133x down the shore looking for fish by eye and livescope, when I get where I want to be, i click the button on my fob, and the powerpole stakes itself. Its been great for me. Expensive enough, but I could afford it, and it works. I actually ordered one for my wifes kayak not long ago. She was jealous. I would also like to get a smaller, more powerful version, with wooden stakes, for vampires.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

My man.. I would love to see your rig. Sounds amazing. Also, I have a vampire I need you to take care of

Anchor trolley is amazing if your a paddle only. I use brush grips on certain waters, not something I carry everywhere. A net is a must for me fishing for pike, not putting a 40 inch thrashing fish anywhere on my kayak until those treble hooks are out of its face. Also a good pair of fishing pliers goes with that, once those bass get over 5lbs it can be hard to pop the hook out of that cartilage.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on brother! Thanks for the comment

Thank you for calling a Walleye a WALLEYE , not a pickerel......pickerel are more of the pike family with a black line that goes down through their eye. We called them grass pike as kids.....walleye taste awesome , best eating freshwater fish in my books , especially the cheeks...... Now I'm hungry....great video now I have to check what I have and what I need for this year to add on to my kayak. Here in Canada we need the safety kit onboard all vessels , even kayaks...... Nice fine if you don't have it with you......( cheap charge in my books ) 👍 👍 🇨🇦

I have a brush gripper and yes, I do use it.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Rae

I always wear my pfd. Even when it sucks. I know it has probably happened but I've never heard of a drowning victim who was wearing a pfd. Accidents happen better to be safe than sorry.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Joe!

@brandondulle

Жыл бұрын

I also represent the PFD wearing full time. I can swim just fine but if I have a medical emergency or something, I’d like to at least have a chance to make it home to my wife and kids.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Respect ✊

The usefulness of a stake out pole depends on what sort of water you're fishing. I find it's great in a shallow muddy-bottom fishery. Wouldn't bother with it in a rocky highland reservoir. And yes, do wear the PDF!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Solid Add Matthew! Thanks boss!

I wear my PFD at times and don't at times. Some of the areas I fish are less than 4 feet deep. I do not wear it in those places unless my 5 year old is out with me. I don't let him see me on the water without mine cause I don't let him out of his unless we are in the parking lot.

how I anchor my pwc which is a fully decked out jet ski including fish finder is a 5lb scuba weight right beside me that drops quickly and quietly and I have a second scuba weight on a rope to allow me to position myself to face any direction I choose

I have a Lifetime Teton (I think). I recently built a cart to help transport it. I’m very happy with how it turned out. I also just bought a trolling motor for it. A 12 V Minn Kota 55Lb thrust 36’ shaft. I also have a Garmin Vivid 4CV with a 4 inch display. My question is the battery. What should I get? I’m guessing one of those small 12V is not gonna be enough or last very long.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Congrats boss on the new yak and well done on the DIY cart. Awesome. Here's a guide for the battery needed for your Minn Kota. Hope it helps: www.minnkotamotors.com/sites/minnkotamotors_site/files/min_productmanual_batt-wire-selct-gde.pdf

lol I commented about the bush gripper on that video and how I use them on the river. I always wear my PFD. I have seen/heard where people didn't have it on and wish they did and now won't kayak without one on. I fish on a busy lake here in Michigan and a flag in the daytime and lights for night fishing is a good thing to have. First aid kit.

@stonehorn4641

Жыл бұрын

I fish a lot of rocky rivers with thick brush, and it's excellent for those situations. I also like it for kayak trips. Just clip it to a tree at night at the edge of the river. My 133x carries tons of gear. I do 5 day trips on rivers and lakes with it, and it's been incredibly handy, rather than dragging a huge kayak and 200lbs of gear on shore every time you eat or shit. Definitely always a pfd.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Greatlakezgirl.. I'm coming up this week to fish Michigan.. wish me luck!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Stonehorn

@greatlakezgirl649

Жыл бұрын

@@wendellfishing Good luck. Are you fishing for salmon?

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

I’m not , just smallies and largies around landing and Detroit

I always wear my pfd. Last May i was fishing in calm water. A buddy was having problems so i pulled next to him to help out. While there, a boat came rolling by and threw a wake at us. It hit both yaks, broadside. My buddy's yak was hit first and a split second later i was. The two kayaks collided while the wake was under us. His yak hit mine and lifted my yak up. I fell off my yak. The pfd lifted me to the surface immediately. I was able to grab the side of the yak and our buddies who were near came to help out. I did not have to dig out my pfd from my yak. You need it immediately. I know the arguements for not wearing it, but I want it to work for me in the one time its really needed. Make sure you get a properly fitting pfd. Its more comfortable, so your more likely to wear it.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Solid boss.. and when things happen.. they happen fast

Ahh you piece of garbag,he he so funny dang fish almost had it man,thanks for the video definitely subscribed

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it more than you know!

@magicalmidget9731

Жыл бұрын

Seriously helping me out with all the little things before i go and just do it,never good so really thanks

Something I always carry is a first aid kit. I trauma kit actually. It's small... takes up little room. You just never know. Serious injuries can happen where ever and to who ever. You might even be on your way to the lake and need it on the side of the road. I also carry one in my vehicle. Something that may save your life or someone else's.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya there boss. I catch heck for kit sometimes... but for the space it takes and what it could do..worth it all day

Like my friend Wendell

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Thanks boss!

Yes, l love my trolling motor i use it to go off shore and catch game fish I definitely recommend anyone who spends their time on the water to get one, trust me it's 100% worth it

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Tony!

Regarding PFD's.... I am 59 years old and in really good shape. However, I have had a few episodes where I get light headed and feel like I may pass out. The term vasovagal is a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure that can sometimes happen. If one were not wearing a PFD, you could possibly fall out of the kayak and drowned. Not cool. I always wear one..... Better safe than sorry....

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

I definitely wear one everytime I'm out now. There was a time I didn't but that changed about year ago.

my number one is for paddlers....a drift sock...keeps me on productive structure longer

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Solid tip Eric... Thanks boss!

I get the brush gripper on creeks and rivers. Anchor can be nice even with pedals. I don't think either of those are underrated. I wear the PFD in places with heavy boat traffic, can't swim unconscious.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Beef 15.

Is that Mogadore reservoir? My favorite accessory is my homemade manual power pole. Great video

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is sir.. you fish there often?

@VAFSH4LIF

Жыл бұрын

@@wendellfishing I haven't fished it in a few years 😪 since I moved to Medina county. When I lived near Summit racing I would fish either Mogadore or Walbourn depending on the wind direction. Before they opened Mogadore up to boats over 14 ft (with tournaments) it wasn't as hard to get double digit bags with a decent kicker. Now I fish Findlay, Spencer or Wellington which are smaller with less traffic. I do miss Ole Moggy.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

@@VAFSH4LIF Yeah.... it's a tough lake to figure out

i like a a styrofoam cooler that i nailed a rod holder into so my tackle floats.

I use my brush grip all the time!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on.. GET SOME!

Could you do video how to take a good picture of your catch from your kayak and any accessories you might need to do so.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Picture or Video? For photo... I have a mount for my phone and you can use voice commands or set a timer.. for video...I have a video on that. Let me know if you are interested

You should have elaborated more on the tree bass God only knows we all've caught plenty of those

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Oh.. .I feel like I catch one every video!!!

Go and grab one of those paddle holders!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Brother

I made my own brush grip, and trolly. Everything on my rig was a diy project

Whats the brand name of the battery pack under your gopro. Interesting vid.

@wendellfishing

2 ай бұрын

This Guy? Nocqua Pro Battery Kit 10Ah: geni.us/Nocqua10Ah

What rod were you using in the video? Great video too.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

It was a Lews Xfinity Rod.. got it from Walmart :)

I got a brush gripper it’s called parra cord and a tree to tie to hahaha

@wendellfishing

16 күн бұрын

Right!?!

@Happy_dayz90

14 күн бұрын

@@wendellfishing most useless piece of kit I’ve ever seen for a kayak haha .. your video is spot on tho with everything to make kayaking easier safer and more enjoyable the only thing I’ve added to my kayak other then wat you’ve said is a first aid kit just in case I cut myself or get a hook stuck in me or something

I wear a PDF every time!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Mike!

Did the kayak crate. I can’t tell you how many old timers come up asking questions about it.

Nice wood bass lol

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Lol… it was a good tree pounds at least!

@greatlakezgirl649

Жыл бұрын

Lol

My fav is the smallest you mentioned, the nail clippers. Ive been carrying one on a shoelace around my neck while fishing for over 30 years. Totally agree on the net, IMO nets are cheating but I feel the same about fish finders too.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

You are a fishing purist!!! Not many of you left

Ironically, I am selling my 12' Seastream Openwater and "downgrading" to a Pelican Catch because of the seat. I bought a boat because the kayak is unsafe to fish where Iive and yet tomorrow my wife and I are going to one of the few secluded areas where kayak fishing is only possible. Having both is nice, but very expensive. I would say, if anyone is wanting to kayak fish, to consider changing the equipment used. For example, a "one-step-heavier" action rod is almost needed in a kayak since you generally are not able to move like you can on a boat or shore. Even the angle of hook set is different and deserving of a heavier action rod than what is normally called for. I would also suggest a shorter handled net that can easily be reached so you are netting as you land. I've found that the majority of fish lost are due to poor hooksets caused by inherent issues with kayak fishing that anglers overlook or never think about.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Ken... did you change your channel name?

@KenJohnsonUSA

Жыл бұрын

@@wendellfishing yeah...just went with my name. I took the 4 Czens part off since people were confused about what it meant. People.are atill confused because I am not a "niche-based" creator and instead I am just a creator that posts about things I do and like.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

@@KenJohnsonUSA Right on.. thanks for the explanation

One thing, it’s a big one, is the pedal drive well. Nothing makes my Hobie AI as difficult as a pedal drive going down into the well loosely and taking on gallons of water at your feet I am new but right off the bat discouraged by pedal drives like mine. I don’t see how AI pedal drive slots can’t leak. Am I missing a seal around the drive? But if your feet stay dry, don’t underestimate it!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Oh man.. I don't have water coming up through my pedal drive on my native or bonafide.

Sea anchor for paralleling wind blown banks. Really slows you down!!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Solid! Thanks TexasontheFly!

The most badass part of the rod holders is they can lock in spinning rods or casting rods. Worry free trolling.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Preach!

Yak gear has the yak sack which can be attached to the seat 4 mess pouches and zipper storage

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Solid... just checked it out. Thanks Andrew... I have never seen this before

I did a 12 v battery with a solar panel,solar charge controller on my kayak. Think it was 200 all together

@wendellfishing

4 ай бұрын

Nice

@leedempster4743

4 ай бұрын

@@wendellfishing it runs my little trolling motor all day and night , I'm with you I never wanna spend more then my kayak all together.

Lights forsure

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on David!

I never get in my kayak without a PFD. Once I was 1/4 mile from the dock, forgot my PFD, and wet back for it. Not only is it for safety, but I use the type with pockets for whistle, cell phone, and also have an attached knife and some other accessories.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Michael... I love those pockets, tethers, etc as well.

@warriorxtman2

Жыл бұрын

Wet back?😂

I wear a PDF that doubles as a fishing vest my clippers, pliers, line ,license all set up. I only need to carry a small box with a few lures, and other junk.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah!

All right , so here's my question from this greenhorn angler. I purchased a used kayak, went out for my maiden voyage for 6 hours, no real issues . But, I'm a big guy and I'm concerned because my kayak is a little less stable than I'd like. What are your thoughts on outriggers, are they useful? do they slow you down too much? I do not see a lot of KZread anglers with them which is a red flag as far as I'm concerned. Thoughts? Thanks for the vids! Tight lines 🎣

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, you are right, I don't see too many people with outriggers and I imagine the reason would be that it's more difficult to turn and I would imagine fish would like to tangle you up in them whenever they get the chance. My recco from the research I have done on these would be this. 1: practice your deep water reentry just in case and two.. I think you will find that after a few more uses that you will dial it in. If you are going to tip your yak.. it's usually in one of few first outings as you are getting used to it. Stay safe out there brother.

@markphilippsjr

Жыл бұрын

@@wendellfishing All right, very good. I think you've helped me make a decision on not using the outriggers. Thanks 👍

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Brother

@grazhopper5069

Жыл бұрын

Test how stable it is on a warm day, and you don’t care to get wet. For me I found my kayak was stable. I just had to balance better and not over adjust.

@markphilippsjr

Жыл бұрын

@@grazhopper5069 yeah basically I stood up next to the dock and I could stand in it but there's no way I'm standing in it in Open water 🤣. I have 12 hours logged no issues so I think I'm fine. It's a used kayak, it's my first kayak. The weight rating was a little off from the guy who sold it to me and I'm still learning the ropes. Overall I think once I adjust and start to really like it I'll upgrade later on. Thanks for the tips tight lines 🎣

Has for PFD of course you are required to have one on the kayak. I only wear mine in busy boating areas all other times I have its behind me. Here in Florida we have a lot of out of Towner's (Yankee doodles) that have never seen water or a wake zone never seen a boat until they rent one. They scream for fun control we scream for boat control 😂😂

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Yankee Doodles.. lol

I see you have a battery on your GoPro, how big is the battery and how long it last ?

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Here ya go... it lasts me 8+ hours. geni.us/PowerChargerBank

If you have a Native Propel, they make a transom mount that replaces the Propel drive that you can mount a regular trolling motor to. So you don’t have to spend the money if a Bixpy or Torqueedo or NK180. You do lose the option to pedal.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on TKF! I will have to check them out

I don’t carry an anchor because it’s extra weight, my yaks already to heavy.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Truth

@chrissalvemini4927

Жыл бұрын

I carry a drift sock instead of an anchor. Weighs way less & allows you to slow down your drift in windy conditions. Works well with an anchor trolley.

@brandondulle

Жыл бұрын

@@chrissalvemini4927 I will have to take a look at one. They use one on the charter boat I typically fish off of and they do work well.

I only wear my pfd if the water tells me it's a good idea. But I always have a wearable and throwable with me.

I notice you use a lot of spinning gear. What do you feel are the biggest advantages for you? I'm primarily a baitcaster guy.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

I'm curious what others have to say on this

@ronjarvis7395

Жыл бұрын

I use both

@bryankaylor2225

Жыл бұрын

Haven't learned to skip a baitcaster from a kayak...no issues with spinning combo. Open water I prefer baitcasters

@yunggunz3000

Жыл бұрын

mainly because I suck a baitcasters is why I use spinners.

@outdoorsythings2573

Жыл бұрын

idk, i fly fish from my yak.

The cooler aspect isn't uncommon. a lot of guys use livewell/cooler combos. For me its been just sun gear like legging socks gators/hoodies etc, nothing sucks more then being 1-2 miles off shore and getting absolutely scorched, but i guess this really depends on your area/climate.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, makes sense to me. I fish 99.9% freshwater so likely the disconnect

@michaell1665

Жыл бұрын

Not into beer, but I'm amazed how so many opt for fish bags vs cooler for their catch! I have my cooler outfitted with rod holders. It keeps my rods well above the water - I very much dislike the built into the hull rod holders. I like throwing my fish on ice, but I absolutely am not into stinking fish bags (hard to clean).

@michaell1665

Жыл бұрын

Also, I have a Native Slayer Propel 13, but would never leave without my anchor and my 8' mud anchor pole.

@nikushim6665

Жыл бұрын

@@michaell1665 Most fish bags i have seen are Hobie clones so they are bow mounted, allowing you to also use a cooler as a live well. that and they tend to be larger than your average cooler. But yeah not something that's really needed for lake fishing.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

@@michaell1665 Right on.. Solid Michael

I wear one a PDF and in New York State it is required to have it on now so everybody supposed to be wearing one

@wendellfishing

3 ай бұрын

Right on

Wow, I have never in my life seen a Senko worked that fast! Hmmmmm... How about some kind of quickly accessible measuring device? Could even be a simple as a sticker that looks like a ruler that adheres to the side railing of your kayak. You do NOT want to get caught with a fish under the legal length, or in that 'catch & release only' zone for lakes with a slot limit. I had a walleye that was one inch short of legal(no measuring device on hand, so I just 'eyeballed' it) years ago back home in Oklahoma, and it got me a painful $150 ticket. Don't be *that* guy - like I was.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

I was working it fast because I was fishing over dying grass and if I let it fall I was getting the ol grass bass lol.. Good call on the ruler. I just bought a sticker one that I adhered to my kayak about a month ago. I may do a quick short on it. $150.... ugh.. that is painful

Where i live. New South Wales Australia it is mandatory to wear a PFD when in a kayak. I don't mind wearing it especially fishing in Shark infested waters at night and the ocean.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wouldn't mind wearing a Shark Cage in shark infested waters in Australia :)

@geekoffaleashgamer616

Жыл бұрын

@@wendellfishing they are fine. Just curious and usually circle you just to suss you out then go on there way.

I always wear my pfd when I’m on the water in my kayak.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what this video said.. But it's an old one and I now wear it everytime on the water as well my friend. Stay safe out there brother

My kayak sun shade let’s me fish for hours on a hot sunny day on the ocean.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome! Smart man.. or woman!

Carrying an anchor is a safety thing. Anchors are required for powerboats as a safety item, so just because you have pedal drive it's no reason not to have an anchor.

A water bottle with a built in filter. Especially convenient when you only brought adult beverages.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

There's some water in those adult bev's right?.... RIGHT!?!

I think u need a pfd that you would wear

Pdf -always. Am 80 yes old, don't have as much stamina

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Makes sense to me Nancy. Stay safe out there!

NK180s with 2 54ah Dakota lithiums will blow a bixby out the water. Use mine for 20+ miles ocean currents

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on..I don't even know how I would mount those to my kayak

@brandondulle

Жыл бұрын

@@wendellfishing neither did I, then I found a drypod for my pdl spacer and before you know it I was off into the ocean, leaning back @5.5 mph without having to kick my feet at all.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome 👏

I get that the weather was very calm, but with the number of noob's like me that watch you, you should consider wearing a pfd instead of a go-pro around your neck. If yer gonna put yerself out there, set a good example!

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya.. have been for the past year...old video

I wear my PFD 100 % of the time.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on brother!

I alway wear a PFD especially if I’m alone.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on

Hobie Outback w/ 180 drive is better than a trolling motor, imo.

@wendellfishing

Жыл бұрын

Right on Graz