Re: [Paddlewise] kayak fishing

From: R. Walker <rwwalker_at_txucom.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 08:19:31 -0600
> rod holder to be mounted on boat (clamps)

Before you buy the clamp on variety, take a look at the RAM 
mount types as well.  

> rod and reel (how long/heavy a rod?)
Whatever type of rod he can cast well while sitting.  I grew up useing
bait casters, so I use a 6ft medium heavy two piece rod ($40) and an 
Ambassador 5500 casting reel ($50).

> anchor for kayak
should be at least 5lbs, and should use an anchor
chain about 6ft long and at least 5lbs.

> net
get the kind that folds up

> do any of you fish from your boats?  and are there forums for kayak
> fishing that i need to know about?  i've looked on a search engine but not
> found anything so far.

http://www.kayakfishing.com
http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com

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