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Kayak fishing in icy water, in winter.  photos, tips and tricks
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United Kingdom

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Articles
Stability in Fishing Kayaks - Traditional and New Solutions
Choose A Fishing Kayak That's Best For You
Catching Big Fish From A Kayak
The Wet Ride - Problem and Solutions
Fishing Standing In A Kayak
Fishing Kayaks' Hydrodynamics, Hydrostatics And Biomechanics
Kayak Fishing: Problems and Solutions
Fishing Kayaks' Biomechanics And Ergonomics
Common Kayak Fishing Tales, Myths And Hype
Fishing Lures:
The Beetle Spin

By Jeff McGovern
An All Around Spinning Outfit
By Jeff McGovern
Topwater Fishing
By Jeff McGovern
What to Carry on Board
By Jeff McGovern




Radio and cup holder in fishing kayak cockpit
Jim
attached his waterproof radio to the saddle with Velcro strips.
Jim clarifies: -"Exposure to the elements will eventually remove the stickiness of the tape."
Note the anchor at the bottom of the hull.

Jim's fishing kayak cockpit - top view
Jim secured his cup holder by its handle to the cockpit rim, and he used Velcro to attach its bottom to the saddle



Photos: James Purtell




Jim "Joey" P

Freshwater and saltwater
W Kayak Fisherman

Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Ft. Myers Beach, Florida

"I live six months a year in Wisconsin on Lake Winnebago which can get rough and the other six months I live on Ft. Myers Beach, Florida - on the gulf. My interest is in getting exercise and fishing.
I am looking forward to spending more time in the kayak.  I really enjoy it and I think it was a great invention.  I have already caught a few bass and a walleye. I love my kayak."

Jim's version of "Jeff's Paddle Holder" (not a trademark yet...)
Paddle holder in Jim's fishing kayak
Jim explains: -"I sawed off the 'screw-in' portion of the rubber coated hat hook and simply connected them with zip strips as shown in the outfitters section on your website. It has worked very well.  It is so convenient for keeping the paddle while I'm on the water.
What is nice about these, is that the rubber coating allows the paddle to rest snugly to the kayak. If you want a tighter fit for the paddle you can easily bend the hook.
"







Jim's W fishing kayak
Jim's docking spot

Jim's W fishing kayak attached to the dock
Jim can sit in his W kayak while holding the rope and simply let the boat slide down into the water...

Note that Jim prefers to have his W Kayak's the two flush mounted rod holders to be in the front, as it fits his fishing style better.