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 Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: wh2004]
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05/26/22 11:45 PM
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lconn4
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The wilderness ride is still a winner to the folks that know it’s history. 
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: lconn4]
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05/27/22 01:02 PM
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Jerry713
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The wilderness ride is still a winner to the folks that know it’s history. Agree can't believe they don't make it anymore.
You get out of it what you put into it!
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: lconn4]
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05/27/22 01:16 PM
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Jimbo
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The wilderness ride is still a winner to the folks that know it’s history. Only kayak I sold that I kick myself for selling and not buying another one. That old Ride 135 had a lot of memories for me, and sentimental value
Just one more cast!
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: Jerry713]
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05/27/22 07:38 PM
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Patriot7Six
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The wilderness ride is still a winner to the folks that know it’s history. Agree can't believe they don't make it anymore. I'll probably be buried in it, I have no plans to ever get rid of it 
Fight the good fight - 1 Tim. 6:12 
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: Patriot7Six]
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05/27/22 09:12 PM
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lconn4
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The wilderness ride is still a winner to the folks that know it’s history. Agree can't believe they don't make it anymore. I'll probably be buried in it, I have no plans to ever get rid of it
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: wh2004]
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05/27/22 10:30 PM
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IslandJim
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There's a nice orange Ride 135 on Corpus Facebook Marketplace, asking $600. If I was a stand-up kayak fisherman, that'd be a deal for me. Not too long back there was a really nice blue "The Ride" on there for months for $200! That was a LOT of kayak for the money. IslandJim
I'm an Eighth Day Adventist. On the Eighth Day, God went fishing!
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: wh2004]
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05/28/22 11:15 AM
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texasflycaster
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Forums aren't what they were years ago. Now the price of gas? That price has to have an effect, right? It does effect me.
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: wh2004]
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05/29/22 06:26 PM
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pyledriver
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I think it’s still hot, but as others have said-the discussions all happen on social media sites now. I dumped my FB and definitely feel like I don’t know what’s up with who’s going where, etc. Still not enough motivation to go back to FB mind you, but it’s definitely quiet ‘out here’, lol.
'Today is the day!' - Mel Fisher
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: wh2004]
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05/29/22 07:13 PM
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S5Locks.com
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I just bought a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 120 for $600. Included life jacket and paddle. I used my Brother's a few weekends back and really liked it. I'm going to add a trolling motor. Last owner had lost the MSO paperwork. I reached out to Wilderness Systems with the serial number and my personal information. This was like 11 pm at night. By 8:30 am the next morning they replied that they'd printed the MSO doc and would be mailing that day. Quite unreal customer service.
Bill Smith
Owner/S5 Coupler Locks
S5Locks.com
"Lock it and Leave it!"
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: steveiam]
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05/31/22 01:49 PM
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DillonCan'tFish
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I fish lake Clark in Ennis and lake Waxahachie and see kayaks most every time I go to either one of these lakes.
Also still do the Brazos below PK 2 or 3 times a year.
I used to see a lot of canoes being used but now I see way more kayaks-
I fished out of a pontoon for many years, and it certainly has its advantages, but the kayak gets 90% of my fishing time now-
Not sure how much this fits in this conversation but it’s what I’m seeing, but like many others just don’t want to post what I think of “average” fishing trips.
As much as I enjoy my trips, most are not post worthy.
With that being said, I do still enjoy reading about others trips, although they may have thought of the trio “average”.
I pretty much only fish Clark and Waxahachie now also. I fished Clark Saturday morning and ran into another kayaker in a nice Old Town up the creek north of the bridge. I can't comment on the overall popularity, but I know guys who had older boats that bought higher-end kayaks for fun, and now they like it more than using their boats. I think with the advancements in kayaks lately, they are more of a viable option for folks that are used to fishing out of boats or for folks that felt kayaks wouldn't be comfortable or stable enough for them. Steve, if you ever see a lanky guy in a bright green Native Propel on Clark or Waxahachie, be sure to say hello.
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: DillonCan'tFish]
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05/31/22 02:33 PM
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steveiam
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I fish lake Clark in Ennis and lake Waxahachie and see kayaks most every time I go to either one of these lakes.
Also still do the Brazos below PK 2 or 3 times a year.
I used to see a lot of canoes being used but now I see way more kayaks-
I fished out of a pontoon for many years, and it certainly has its advantages, but the kayak gets 90% of my fishing time now-
Not sure how much this fits in this conversation but it’s what I’m seeing, but like many others just don’t want to post what I think of “average” fishing trips.
As much as I enjoy my trips, most are not post worthy.
With that being said, I do still enjoy reading about others trips, although they may have thought of the trio “average”.
I pretty much only fish Clark and Waxahachie now also. I fished Clark Saturday morning and ran into another kayaker in a nice Old Town up the creek north of the bridge. I can't comment on the overall popularity, but I know guys who had older boats that bought higher-end kayaks for fun, and now they like it more than using their boats. I think with the advancements in kayaks lately, they are more of a viable option for folks that are used to fishing out of boats or for folks that felt kayaks wouldn't be comfortable or stable enough for them. Steve, if you ever see a lanky guy in a bright green Native Propel on Clark or Waxahachie, be sure to say hello. I sure will, I’d love to meet you - I bet I will see you out there sometime-
What has happed to you does not define who you are-
HOW you react to what happens to you DOES!
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: Jimbo]
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06/11/22 03:27 PM
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OR2TX
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I just moved to TX (Missouri City) and tried getting some help to shorten the local learning curve at TKF. Unfortunately, there has been very little help and I'm disappointed. Now I'm stuck watching videos and listening to podcasts. I'm going to Academy today to hopefully pick up a Fish & Game pamphlet to learn the rules. I just watched a video today and realized those sea trout have some teeth!
The kayak fishing forums in OR & CA were much more active.
Dave
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: OR2TX]
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06/11/22 05:12 PM
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IslandJim
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OR2TX: I'm surprised you didn't get much help from the Houston/Galveston TKF guys. They're usually very helpful and knowledgeable about the upper coast fishing. Don't give up. Lots of us on TKF aren't kayak fishing as much, because of the crazy high winds. Ask your questions in the general forum areas, not the Houston section, which is in deep sleep mode. Tons of nice guys with good info that aren't afraid to state their opinions. I've never kayak fished north of the Coastal Bend, so can't help much with areas. If you see Pat Goff respond to someone's inquiry don't miss it. He's around Seadrift, but has fished everywhere! IslandJim in Rockport
I'm an Eighth Day Adventist. On the Eighth Day, God went fishing!
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: OR2TX]
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06/13/22 05:38 PM
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lconn4
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I just moved to TX (Missouri City) and tried getting some help to shorten the local learning curve at TKF. Unfortunately, there has been very little help and I'm disappointed. Now I'm stuck watching videos and listening to podcasts. I'm going to Academy today to hopefully pick up a Fish & Game pamphlet to learn the rules. I just watched a video today and realized those sea trout have some teeth!
The kayak fishing forums in OR & CA were much more active.
Dave Years ago TKF was the most active kayak fishing forum in the world... seriously. I read them all..everyday, from California to the North East coast to south florida and even Austrilia and South Africa. Back then everyone would share info as so much of rigging of a kayak wasn't as easy as just getting on line and ordering something. No one had fish finders on their boats back then.
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Re: Has kayak fishing died off a little?
[Re: wh2004]
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06/14/22 01:52 AM
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pyledriver
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^^thats the truth! And that’s what was kinda fun, even though we didn’t know it. Heck I remember thinking those fancy rails were kinda cheating, lol! The kayak I have now is not new, but is definitely high end of 5 years ago. But still, I miss the simplicity-and light weight- of some of my early rigs.
'Today is the day!' - Mel Fisher
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