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Forum: Kayaking Beginner's Tips and Hints

Helpful Hints and Tips for anyone who is just starting out, or thinking about getting a Kayak.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Kayak Info and Links: Put-ins, Access changes, Regional Kayak Groups, etc.

    Started by bunkerjoe4, 03-29-2008 02:29 PM
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 12,279
    williehookem
    03-12-2013, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  1. Beginners - Let's talk about the T&W essentials

    Started by DarkSkies, 08-18-2010 09:02 PM
    kayak fish t&w, t&w, t&w kayak fishing, tube n worm, tube n worm fishing 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 22,635
    rockhopper
    10-18-2011, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  2. Discussion: Cramping and what to do about it

    Started by DarkSkies, 10-23-2010 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 8,347
    DarkSkies
    11-27-2013, 08:42 AM Go to last post

  3. Knowing Your Limits

    Started by J Barbosa, 11-26-2013 10:56 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 13,941
    storminsteve
    03-08-2018, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  4. T&W kayak fishing for JUMBO porgies

    Started by DarkSkies, 09-25-2010 08:21 AM
    kayak porgy fishing, kayak t&w, kayak t&w fishing, t&w porgy fishing 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 7,273
    DarkSkies
    08-19-2011, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  5. Kayak and Yak fishing Tips 101

    Started by hookedonbass, 04-29-2009 08:54 AM
    kayak beginner tips, kayak fishing tips, kayak fishing tips 101, kayak safety tips, kayak tips 101, kayak tips for beginners
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 9,746
    albiealert
    02-22-2017, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  6. beginner kayaking - surf launch

    Started by albiealert, 08-26-2010 01:08 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 5,667
    DarkSkies
    06-08-2012, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  7. "I'm afraid of the cold".....how to deal with that real fear...

    Started by DarkSkies, 12-24-2011 09:31 PM
    afraid of cold, cold water kayak death
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 8,606
    hookset
    03-31-2012, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  8. rigged kayaks and ideas

    Started by storminsteve, 04-04-2009 06:23 PM
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 1,845
    JakeF
    07-14-2009, 03:22 PM Go to last post

  9. kayak safety

    Started by hookedonbass, 05-07-2009 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,794
    robmedina
    08-16-2013, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  10. Surf Launch practice

    Started by Shorelady, 06-29-2011 09:17 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,198
    hookedonbass
    07-07-2011, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  11. Kayak safety: Kayak safety 101

    Started by DarkSkies, 08-18-2011 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 7,169
    stormchaser
    08-21-2011, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  12. discussion: kayak cold water safety and hypothermia warnings

    Started by surferman, 04-18-2010 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 8,481
    albiealert
    04-19-2012, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  13. Reasons for a Kayak?

    Started by surfwalker, 04-21-2009 07:56 AM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 1,176
    wish4fish
    04-22-2009, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  14. First trip

    Started by strikezone31, 05-12-2010 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 6,395
    blitzhunter
    05-29-2010, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  15. How to Rig a Sea Kayak for Fishing Inshore and Off

    Started by surferman, 09-24-2008 05:57 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,649
    hookedonbass
    01-15-2009, 12:57 PM Go to last post

  16. How to choose a kayak

    Started by surferman, 01-20-2009 07:06 PM
    beginner kayaking, choosing a kayak, how to choose a kayak, kayak comparisons
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 7,678
    seamonkey
    08-20-2010, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  17. beginners' kayaking safety tips

    Started by seamonkey, 08-20-2010 05:54 PM
    fish hook removal, kayak safety
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 5,711
    DarkSkies
    08-22-2010, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  18. Fish Finder help!

    Started by LennyD, 04-27-2009 07:59 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 905
    seamonkey
    04-28-2009, 06:48 PM Go to last post

  19. Fishing rod for kayak

    Started by baitstealer, 08-21-2009 09:46 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 1,008
    plugaholic
    08-21-2009, 08:30 PM Go to last post

  20. Discussion: kayak clothing for cold water

    Started by surferman, 04-18-2010 02:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,681
    surferman
    04-18-2010, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  21. How to: Kayak rod holders, adjustable

    Started by DarkSkies, 05-29-2010 03:34 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 2,467
    DarkSkies
    05-29-2010, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  22. Transporting a yak, best options?

    Started by storminsteve, 03-24-2013 11:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,410
    J Barbosa
    10-21-2015, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  23. beginner kayaking - how to re-enter a SOT kayak

    Started by VSdreams, 09-20-2010 03:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,820
    VSdreams
    09-20-2010, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  24. The experience

    Started by skinner, 01-31-2009 04:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 4,851
    ledhead36
    06-05-2010, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  25. Kayak anchor rigging

    Started by storminsteve, 04-04-2009 06:18 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 2,627
    DarkSkies
    05-02-2009, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  26. Fishfinder installations

    Started by LennyD, 04-26-2009 11:47 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,390
    stripermania
    04-27-2009, 11:26 AM Go to last post

  27. Batteries for Fish Finder

    Started by LennyD, 05-02-2009 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 852
    killie
    05-09-2009, 07:44 PM Go to last post

  28. Beginner's gear - let's talk about the essentials

    Started by DarkSkies, 08-07-2010 01:28 PM
    kayak beginners gear, kayak fishing beginners, kayak gear, kayak learning, kayaking for beginners
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,414
    DarkSkies
    08-07-2010, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  29. outfitting your kayak

    Started by plugcrazy, 05-27-2010 07:53 PM
    beginner kayaking, kayak set-up
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,646
    seamonkey
    08-20-2010, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  30. Brick, NJ Woman killed in kayakking accident

    Started by DarkSkies, 07-03-2011 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,109
    fishinmission78
    07-04-2011, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  31. Kayak Safety: Trying to Plan a Trip by Looking at Wind Patterns...

    Started by DarkSkies, 04-13-2012 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,992
    DarkSkies
    04-13-2012, 05:09 PM Go to last post

  32. Canoe and Kayak Event

    Started by seamonkey, 03-29-2008 12:08 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,012
    hookedonbass
    03-29-2008, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  33. beginner - how to choose a fishing kayak

    Started by VSdreams, 09-20-2010 03:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,742
    VSdreams
    09-20-2010, 03:56 PM Go to last post

  34. Install Kayak Roof rack

    Started by rockhopper, 02-03-2009 10:26 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 734
    rockhopper
    02-03-2009, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  35. What kind?

    Started by strikezone31, 02-14-2009 06:35 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 915
    dogfish
    02-14-2009, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  36. Kayak fishing

    Started by lostatsea, 02-19-2009 03:55 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 838
    dogfish
    02-20-2009, 06:02 PM Go to last post

  37. Plans

    Started by plugcrazy, 03-03-2009 11:10 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 803
    dogfish
    03-07-2009, 06:58 PM Go to last post

  38. live bait tank for kayaks

    Started by surferman, 03-19-2009 11:43 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 768
    seamonkey
    03-22-2009, 12:12 PM Go to last post

  39. extra tips for the beginner

    Started by hookedonbass, 08-19-2010 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,525
    fishinmission78
    08-20-2010, 11:16 AM Go to last post

  40. C stroke

    Started by baitstealer, 06-18-2009 09:19 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,095
    JakeF
    06-18-2009, 10:49 AM Go to last post

  41. Re-Enter a sit on top

    Started by rockhopper, 07-24-2009 11:59 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 840
    DarkSkies
    07-25-2009, 02:36 PM Go to last post

  42. Kayak bag or milk crate

    Started by baitstealer, 09-13-2009 11:08 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 882
    williehookem
    09-19-2009, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  43. Kayakers in distress or rescued stories

    Started by seamonkey, 03-27-2010 05:20 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,980
    cracklepopper
    03-27-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post

  44. How to make a camera mount

    Started by stripermania, 04-02-2010 06:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,886
    LennyD
    04-07-2010, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  45. kayak bait tube how-to

    Started by rockhopper, 07-04-2010 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,883
    seamonkey
    07-21-2010, 02:34 PM Go to last post

  46. Re-Entry's

    Started by hookset, 07-15-2010 05:55 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,231
    stripercrazy
    07-17-2010, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  47. kayaking the surf zone

    Started by hookset, 11-10-2011 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 2,424
    seamonkey
    11-10-2011, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  48. Kayak Safety: Lee from the Wind....

    Started by DarkSkies, 04-13-2012 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,984
    DarkSkies
    04-13-2012, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  49. Buying a Yak, New VS Used?

    Started by storminsteve, 03-24-2013 11:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,199
    J Barbosa
    03-24-2013, 02:00 PM Go to last post

  50. Install Flush mount Rod Holder

    Started by buckethead, 02-18-2009 03:03 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 781
    buckethead
    02-18-2009, 03:03 PM Go to last post
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