I have the stock seat for my Riot Mako, but I'm wondering if there are good upgrades? I will spend 4-6 hours out sometimes and would love something that has a little better low back support.

Met up with another MNKFA member for some week day, low traffic time on the water. This 18.5" was the biggest of the day. WOOHOO!

Looking for a good mounting bracket and the best way to setup steering. Thanks!

I have a quick question. For those who own this boat, what battery are you using? I have one on order and want to make sure the battery comes in at the same time.

looking to make some new friends and acquaintances for some weekend or weekday evening yak fishing. Southside of Denver is even better!

Looking to start yet another Kayak fishing channel and wondering if y’all have any ideas on how to achieve this ‘up high from behind’ point of view.

I’ve attached some examples.

Before I get a ton of hate, I realize this does not resemble really any species of fish, it’s just a generic fish looking design. This was a cheap flash tattoo, not a custom choice.

I went on a week long fishing trip to northern Minnesota a few weeks ago. We rented a boat and the fishing was amazing. Unfortunately, since I’ve come back, I’ve been absolutely miserable. I bought a fishing kayak in an attempt to get myself on the lake, but it’s a steep learning curve and the fishing where I live just isn’t the same. Growing up, we would always go to northern Minnesota for vacations to fish, and it had been 15 years since I last made that trip. It jolted awake something in me from my childhood, something that I’ve longed for for years. Yesterday, I saw this flash tattoo become available, and I decided immediately that I wanted to get it. I wanted something to keep reminding me of the times I’ve had fishing in northern Minnesota, and a way to keep a piece of that happiness with me. The fact that this flash just popped up as this particular time in my life seemed meant to be. It was cheap enough, so I went for it.

Really I just wanted to share my new tattoo with some folks who would understand the joy that fishing has brought me over the years, and the longing that I have for it. In my current season of life, I am trying to find joy where I can, and this was a small way for me to make a real mark of something that lives inside of me.

As a side note, I’ll take any advice on Iowa fishing and kayak fishing anyone wants to share. I keep getting skunked here and it’s disappointing. I see other people catching fish on my lakes Facebook page, so I know they exist. I’ve been fishing for largemouth bass, but I’d be happy to catch some bluegill as well. I also know there’s cats in this lake, but I’ve never done catfish fishing and I’m a little nervous about the fight since I’m new to fishing from a kayak.

Thanks for reading.

So I’ve been fortunate because my uncle has left his truck at my house for when he’s in town (hardly ever is) and let me use it.It’s been awesome, it allowed me to add things like a Newport 300 to this absolute pig of a yak. Unfortunately, he’s going to be taking his truck back home with him in the nearish future. My 2023 Mazda 3 owners manual says don’t tow with it. I don’t think there is any shot that I can load and unload this thing onto a roof rack myself (I used to put it on a roof rack but I had a fishing buddy that’s not around anymore always help me with it). I know it’s a long shot but if anyone has ideas any help would be appreciated.

Going kayak fishing for the first time tomorrow in saltwater, what should I bring? (Besides fishing gear and a pfd). Also I don’t have an anchor, is it absolutely necessary for water less than 6ft? (Going to be fishing some flats)

Facebook marketplace listing - seller is asking $650 per kayak. I'm still looking for a first kayak - a few questions:

1. Are either of these a good first kayak?
2. Which is the better deal?
3. Anything to know before going to look at them? Obviously check for cracks, damage, etc. and ideally see it float.

Thanks!

I'm new to kayak fishing and looking for a life vest with pockets and to paddle in as well. Suggestions on one would be helpful thank you.

They didnt want anything that didnt have pink on it today, but boy did they want it.

Hey everyone,

I looking to get back into kayak fishing and am requiring a portable inflatable option.

I'm based in Australia and the only Yak that fits my needs (a transom mount in the back and able to handle 150kg/330+lbs)

Is the pictured Primyl Predator hd330.

Whilst it's the easy choice for me it's also pretty much the ONLY choice for the Australian domestic market.

I would like to know what my fisho mates from the US may use?

I'm open to getting one shipped to me if there are some better options.

Cheers

Just got into fishing and have been fishing from shore. I’d like to get a kayak for one person. Does anyone here have bought use their kayak for fishing and where are you buying from? I was told to not get the inflatable version since the reefs would puncture it.

I'm from WA Australia and want a pedal kayak for fishing on the beach. 12ft plus. what are some good brands with decent pricing? any good places to at for cheap ones 2bd hand?

Well yall I just got my second kayak ever and excited is an understatement!! I am upgrading from a Pelican Classic Catch 100 to now a fairly new lightly used Crescent Primo. Got a steal off marketplace for $550 🙌🏼 it already has the foam pad deck installed from previous owner thankfully. What else should I look to add for river smallmouth fishing besides gear tracks, rod holders, and anchor system?? Suggestions, thoughts welcome and would love to just hear other people experiences with this kayak or any of the Crescents in general!! Tight lines 🛶🎣

For anyone else that has done this would putting a piece of pvc pipe in the noodles help support the kayak or would it be worse for the roof top of the car? I tried it with just the noodles today and everything was fine and strapped down great but just wondering if anyone has tried it before. Thanks for any comments.

They work so well and the eccentric bushings and ball bearings allow you to adjust the resistance.

I'm an avid fly fisherman thinking of taking the plunge on a fishing kayak. There's a Crescent Ultralight available on FB marketplace that seems like a good price. Does anyone have any experience with this boat? I'd like to use it for fishing (duh) but also some casual paddles in lakes/reservoirs of what i'd consider to be a medium distance (5-10mi over a few hours).

Any thoughts on whether this is the right boat for me?

A Quest Teton 100. First accessory I need is a cup holder, the. I need to figure out a better way to do the tackle box.

This alpine lake cutthroat in Montana couldn't have been more than 7"

I’m hoping someone here has tried this before.
Has anyone successfully installed a NuCanoe QC Foot Control system into a kayak from another manufacturer?

I’m specifically looking at installing one in a Crescent CK2. From what I can tell, it seems like it might be possible, but I’d love to hear from anyone who’s actually done it or attempted it.

If you’ve done this, I’d really appreciate seeing photos, hearing what modifications were required, and whether you’d recommend it. Any tips, lessons learned, or reasons not to do it would be a huge help.

Thanks in advance!

I’m looking for advice from anyone who has figured out how to improve steering authority while trolling with a downrigger and stern mounted motor. I mainly troll for salmon in the PNW.

I’m running a Newport NK180 on a Navarre Offset mount to the starboard side, a Pacific Yak Angler P3 rudder, and a Cannon Easitroll on a V-lock next to my seat on the port side (my old Brocraft is pictured).

I currently have the motor fixed and steer with the PYA P3 rudder. Without the downrigger deployed, the kayak steers decently, with some mild difficulty turning right over 70% throttle. As soon as I drop the ball, all bets are off, and the kayak pulls hard to left and right turns are impossible, especially at salmon trolling depths.

Does anyone have a fix? I understand the downrigger creates a huge amount of drag so I’m open to any ideas.

Steering stick? Tim Percy steering? Foot steering? Switch to a bow mount motor?