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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: 14,070
    williehookem
    03-12-2013, 07:40 PM Go to last post

  1. loli

    Started by MartinExpek, 07-27-2024 12:16 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,710
    MartinExpek
    07-27-2024, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  2. Knowing Your Limits

    Started by J Barbosa, 11-26-2013 10:56 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 18,169
    storminsteve
    03-08-2018, 01:25 PM Go to last post

  3. 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: 11,422
    albiealert
    02-22-2017, 08:25 AM Go to last post

  4. Transporting a yak, best options?

    Started by storminsteve, 03-24-2013 11:44 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,397
    J Barbosa
    10-21-2015, 05:19 PM Go to last post

  5. Discussion: Cramping and what to do about it

    Started by DarkSkies, 10-23-2010 08:21 AM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 9,657
    DarkSkies
    11-27-2013, 08:42 AM Go to last post

  6. kayak safety

    Started by hookedonbass, 05-07-2009 05:05 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 9,011
    robmedina
    08-16-2013, 12:39 PM Go to last post

  7. Beginners - Emergency Rudder Repair and what to do if yours becomes inoperable...

    Started by DarkSkies, 04-25-2013 05:16 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,375
    DarkSkies
    04-25-2013, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  8. Buying a Yak, New VS Used?

    Started by storminsteve, 03-24-2013 11:46 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,152
    J Barbosa
    03-24-2013, 02:00 PM Go to last post

  9. beginner kayaking - surf launch

    Started by albiealert, 08-26-2010 01:08 PM
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 6,927
    DarkSkies
    06-08-2012, 06:42 PM Go to last post

  10. discussion: kayak cold water safety and hypothermia warnings

    Started by surferman, 04-18-2010 02:46 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,790
    albiealert
    04-19-2012, 03:51 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by DarkSkies, 04-13-2012 05:08 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 9,108
    DarkSkies
    04-13-2012, 05:09 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by DarkSkies, 04-13-2012 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,875
    DarkSkies
    04-13-2012, 05:04 PM Go to last post

  13. "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: 9,885
    hookset
    03-31-2012, 10:51 AM Go to last post

  14. kayaking the surf zone

    Started by hookset, 11-10-2011 06:58 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 3,179
    seamonkey
    11-10-2011, 07:12 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by DarkSkies, 08-18-2010 09:02 PM
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    kayak fish t&w, t&w, t&w kayak fishing, tube n worm, tube n worm fishing 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 26,048
    rockhopper
    10-18-2011, 09:12 PM Go to last post

  16. Kayak safety: Kayak safety 101

    Started by DarkSkies, 08-18-2011 04:05 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,371
    stormchaser
    08-21-2011, 02:17 PM Go to last post

  17. 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: 8,620
    DarkSkies
    08-19-2011, 03:23 PM Go to last post

  18. Kayak online retailers and sources

    Started by hookset, 08-17-2011 08:30 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 7,586
    hookset
    08-17-2011, 08:30 AM Go to last post

  19. Surf Launch practice

    Started by Shorelady, 06-29-2011 09:17 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 8,430
    hookedonbass
    07-07-2011, 04:32 PM Go to last post

  20. Brick, NJ Woman killed in kayakking accident

    Started by DarkSkies, 07-03-2011 05:48 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 9,203
    fishinmission78
    07-04-2011, 08:58 AM Go to last post

  21. beginner - how to choose a fishing kayak

    Started by VSdreams, 09-20-2010 03:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,696
    VSdreams
    09-20-2010, 03:56 PM Go to last post

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

    Started by VSdreams, 09-20-2010 03:30 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 3,583
    VSdreams
    09-20-2010, 03:39 PM Go to last post

  23. beginners' kayaking safety tips

    Started by seamonkey, 08-20-2010 05:54 PM
    fish hook removal, kayak safety
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,679
    DarkSkies
    08-22-2010, 05:41 AM Go to last post

  24. 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: 8,736
    seamonkey
    08-20-2010, 06:13 PM Go to last post

  25. outfitting your kayak

    Started by plugcrazy, 05-27-2010 07:53 PM
    beginner kayaking, kayak set-up
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 8,769
    seamonkey
    08-20-2010, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  26. extra tips for the beginner

    Started by hookedonbass, 08-19-2010 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,478
    fishinmission78
    08-20-2010, 11:16 AM Go to last post

  27. 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: 6,343
    DarkSkies
    08-07-2010, 02:02 PM Go to last post

  28. Beginner's gear - let's talk about basic electronics

    Started by DarkSkies, 08-07-2010 01:30 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,309
    DarkSkies
    08-07-2010, 01:30 PM Go to last post

  29. kayak bait tube how-to

    Started by rockhopper, 07-04-2010 01:05 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,799
    seamonkey
    07-21-2010, 02:34 PM Go to last post

  30. Re-Entry's

    Started by hookset, 07-15-2010 05:55 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,097
    stripercrazy
    07-17-2010, 11:53 AM Go to last post

  31. Kayaks allow anglers to get up close while fishing

    Started by surferman, 07-04-2010 12:14 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 7,330
    surferman
    07-04-2010, 12:14 PM Go to last post

  32. The speed of a kayak

    Started by hookedonbass, 06-29-2010 10:23 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    hookedonbass
    06-29-2010, 10:23 PM Go to last post

  33. Kayak fishing grows in popularity

    Started by hookedonbass, 06-21-2010 05:53 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,425
    hookedonbass
    06-21-2010, 05:53 PM Go to last post

  34. Making a crate

    Started by plugcrazy, 06-18-2010 06:17 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 7,550
    plugcrazy
    06-18-2010, 06:17 PM Go to last post

  35. Don't do this

    Started by hookedonbass, 06-15-2010 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 7,272
    hookedonbass
    06-15-2010, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  36. sealant

    Started by basshunter, 06-13-2010 11:31 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 7,357
    basshunter
    06-13-2010, 11:31 AM Go to last post

  37. A collection of fishing

    Started by hookedonbass, 06-12-2010 12:01 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    hookedonbass
    06-12-2010, 12:01 AM Go to last post

  38. The experience

    Started by skinner, 01-31-2009 04:59 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 5,791
    ledhead36
    06-05-2010, 11:25 AM Go to last post

  39. How to: Kayak rod holders, adjustable

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

  40. First trip

    Started by strikezone31, 05-12-2010 06:44 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 7,419
    blitzhunter
    05-29-2010, 12:53 PM Go to last post

  41. Fishing from a Kayak

    Started by 7deadlyplugs, 05-17-2010 08:19 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,565
    7deadlyplugs
    05-17-2010, 08:19 PM Go to last post

  42. storage

    Started by hookedonbass, 05-10-2010 10:15 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    hookedonbass
    05-10-2010, 10:15 PM Go to last post

  43. rods and yaks

    Started by porgy75, 05-04-2010 08:43 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    porgy75
    05-04-2010, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  44. Anchor

    Started by seamonkey, 05-03-2010 08:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 6,490
    seamonkey
    05-03-2010, 08:49 PM Go to last post

  45. Landing a fishing kayak

    Started by Pebbles, 04-20-2010 10:36 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    Pebbles
    04-20-2010, 10:36 PM Go to last post

  46. good kayak books to recommend

    Started by surferman, 04-18-2010 02:54 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 5,877
    surferman
    04-18-2010, 02:54 PM Go to last post

  47. Discussion: kayak clothing for cold water

    Started by surferman, 04-18-2010 02:34 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 3,554
    surferman
    04-18-2010, 02:40 PM Go to last post

  48. Loading your kayak

    Started by hookedonbass, 04-11-2010 01:28 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 2,881
    hookedonbass
    04-11-2010, 01:28 PM Go to last post

  49. How to make a camera mount

    Started by stripermania, 04-02-2010 06:10 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,870
    LennyD
    04-07-2010, 08:18 PM Go to last post

  50. Kayakers in distress or rescued stories

    Started by seamonkey, 03-27-2010 05:20 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 5,861
    cracklepopper
    03-27-2010, 07:43 PM Go to last post
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