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Blanks Kelvin - 6 years ago

How's it going my fellow Angler I want to thank you for the videos they are very insightful and the fishing wisdom that you provide is second to none. I have one question I just bought a kayak the only thing is it is 13.5 ft it's a two-seater can you lead me in the right direction on getting it outfitted for fishing I'm in the Houston area where can I take it? Thanks in advance my brother keep the videos coming.

Jake Farrell - 6 years ago

Milk crates are nice until you flip over and it goes all over

Bruce Chatlos - 6 years ago

M O Zurra BEST video i seen yet. Am a new b (need all tips i can get)

Shakeyhead 42 - 6 years ago

Love the redtail republic hat

peaceful chaos - 6 years ago

rope and i cant live without my 1000 dollar baitcaster

Nicholas Balesterri - 7 years ago

Thanks sorry

Nicholas Balesterri - 7 years ago

New to kayak fishing get my kayak in a week tjanks for the tutorial keep catchin' em,be safe

stxmariner - 7 years ago

Awesome vid bro. Great tips and advice

caloferrero78 - 7 years ago

Hello my friend thank you for the video , I like to know more about the paddle you have or the different on paddle seat in or seat on top like most fishing kayak if you can explain more I appreciated
Thanks

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Richard Bird - 7 years ago

thank you ...haven't bought my kayak yet, and I did not know about the whistle. very informative...good confident tone and good instructional

John Maloney - 7 years ago

Thank you very much. This really helps.

NJ bass Masters - 7 years ago

How much is it

NJ bass Masters - 7 years ago

Where can u get this

Jacob - 7 years ago

NJ Bass Masters a kayak?

Anthony Iannuzzi - 7 years ago

Rod leashes

Cruz Daniels - 7 years ago

Great video, thanks!

somedude - 7 years ago

Is ur kayak a 2 person?

Kirk Carlson - 7 years ago

I have a 10 foot lifetime tamarack angler what should I get for it

Choppinblock19 - 7 years ago

lots of crap that fall out, should of applied sun screen and bug spray before heading out .

15eric2008 - 7 years ago

I would put some type of netting on your milk crate or else you're losing all your stuff if you tip lol

Gabe Lopez - 6 years ago

Cut the bottom of another milk crate and zip tie it for a lid and a little bit more storage room

ChesaFreak Boys Fishing - 7 years ago

15eric2008 ack's crate cover solves all the issues mentioned and acts as a tackle organizer. It's like 60$ (I think) and I've been using it heavily for like 2 years. It's fantastic

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Nicholas Nardone - 7 years ago

where do you put the anchor without an anchor trolley? like where do you hook it on to?

Nicholas Nardone - 7 years ago

Ok thank you

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

Nicholas Nardone anywhere you can really. I'd at a minimum add an anchor cleat somewhere on your kayak to clip an anchor onto

Gamingoodz - 7 years ago

Sooo. I can say that you really do want to make sure to bring sun screen.. I just bought my first kayak and took it out this week for the first time ever and I didn't wear any. I used to never have to wear sunscreen I would never burn and just tan. Of course that was before I started working in IT and wasn't sitting indoors everyday loosing my resistance to the sun. After a few hours of fishing I had to get off the lake, my arms and legs were on fire and I couldn't take it anymore. Once i got home I realized just how bad it really was. I am extremely sun burnt, I can't even walk because my legs are swelled up so much that my sskin is so tight its making it hard to walk. And that isn't even mentioning the burning... Argh.. Never again will I ever EVER go into the water without sunscreen on. today is the 2nd day and I really hope it gets better before this weekend because I want to go out this weekend as I learned a ton from my first trip. THat was my first time using a kayak so I needed to feel things out and figure out what I was missing. One more thing I just bought because I realized I really needed was a kayak trolley kit. Man was it annoying in the wind getting 1 cast if I was lucky and then getting drifted into the trees and my rods getting tangled up and having to paddle back to the same spot over and over.

burnsybros - 7 years ago

nice video and info but not every beginner has a kayak like yours. my first kayak was like 170$ lol

Steven Blake - 7 years ago

what's the name of the outro music

Frog Anon - 7 years ago

Steven Blake Darude: Sandstorm

Leevi21 - 7 years ago

finally someone that understands nets

Really Old Rookie - 7 years ago

The birds in the background are louder than your voice. You must have a camera like mine! LOL

Nick Frank - 7 years ago

This is awesome!!

TEXAS CLOD CRUNCHER - 7 years ago

Just found you, do you have a tutorial on the size of kayak and paddles to get. I am sure they are based on height or weight or something. Thanks for the video shipmate.

Jacob - 7 years ago

TEXAS CLOD CRUNCHER for paddles stand next to the paddle and reach your hand straight up. If it's above the top of the paddle you need a bigger size, if it's under then that's the size you should get

Garrett Dobbs - 7 years ago

Have a important question. When I'm fishing in my kayak, the wind just full on turns me the opposite direction, any way you know of to help this problem? If so please make a video, comment back. Thanks!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

Get a rudder, it helps out tremendously

Merrell Sellers - 7 years ago

Nice videos! I am new to this kayak thing. My wife got me the128T as a gift. Do you have any tips for not flipping the seat over from leaning back?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

Merrell Sellers thanks! I'm not sure what you mean by flipping the seat over, you mean the backrest doesn't stay up?

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Blinderb - 7 years ago

Good video but I would go crazy if my crate was that unorganized! I also pack my pliers, digital scale, scissors, camera, emergency paddle and garbage bag. I paddle a FS12T. Tight lines!

Smok Dawg - 7 years ago

I'm new to kayaking, should I get a an anchor trolley or just run my anchor from the stern of my kayak ?

Thanks

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

anchor trolley I think

McScott76 - 7 years ago

A few other helpful items to keep around:
- Rod and paddle leashes
- Spare carabiners
- Paracord (packs small but works for all kinds of things -- lashing, back-up paddle leash, anchor line, shoe laces, etc)
- Bottled water (keeps you hydrated and if you get stuck by a hook or cut, you can rinse out the wound with clean water rather than using dirty lake, river or sea water)

McScott76 - 7 years ago

Quick tip... Berkley makes a pretty cheap adhesive fish measuring strip that you can stick to the side rail of your kayak. I think it goes up to about 30 inches. Makes it really easy to measure fish. I just grab the fish by the mouth with my fish grips, slide it up on the side rail of my kayak for a quick measure and then right back in the water. Keeps the deck of my sit-on kayak from getting all nasty with fish slime, and I don't have to fumble around with a bump board or anything.

James River yakking - 7 years ago

well I cannot live without a cutting board online it's something I always carry I figured out a way to carry it on my Ascend kayak that does not get in the way I posted a video on my channel I hope you will like it don't forget to subscribe

Tripniptrott00 - 7 years ago

what kind of camera was in your crate

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

That was an ion air pro

D.Nasty Fishing - 7 years ago

What's up bud .. now a redfish is the only fish I haven't caught yet. had opportunities but couldn't seal the deal.. come over to my page show some support subscribe at D.Nasty Fishing .. Thanks I will be doing some upgrades on my kayak soon..

Francisco Alvarez - 7 years ago

Rope is always good to have

joynthis - 7 years ago

I would suggest that step one for a beginner is learn how to paddle. Most of the fishing yak videos I've seen feature folks who obviously can't brace, skull or rudder, and will inevitably end up in a yard sale of tackle and beer cans.

Southern Outdoors - 7 years ago

Been looking for a good kayak and thanks to you I found one, keep up the good work dude!

AleaderWaterShoes - 7 years ago

Awesome video.

Wireline .Cables - 7 years ago

I'm a beginner. I am considering the Ocean Prowler 13, Feelfree Moken 12.5 or the Ascend FS128T at Bass Pro Shop. Any advice for a newbie? I will be fishing Inshore for Redfish in Texas.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

I haven't used the other two so all I can give advice on is the FS128T, and I have a review on my channel over it.

Wireline .Cables - 7 years ago

What fish stringer do you have? I notice it has a float.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 7 years ago

Just a random one I picked up at Bass Pro, nothing special

Colin Harden - 8 years ago

I have a pelican zest kayak and i don't have money for a expensive anchor setup.what is THE MOST BASIC anchor setup?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

just buy an anchor and a rope and tie it off to your yak. or use any sort of weight you can find lying around.

Jarad White - 8 years ago

What do you think about installing a fishfinder chartplotter on that kayak?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I don't need one cause I don't ever go in deep water, but you definitely can

seanfishingtexas - 8 years ago

is a 10' kayak good for fishing saltwater and freshwater or is it better to get 11.5-12'

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Better to go with a 12'

BikeMike - 8 years ago

what's your opinion on the fs10 sit in. I live in the New Orleans, so we have lots of different waters

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

not a fan of it

Eduardo Flores - 8 years ago

What kind of paddle do you recommend?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

240 cm works too

Eduardo Flores - 8 years ago

Thanks, I was told a 240 for this kayak. I got the same one you have based on your great review. Looking forward to getting out there and see what I can catch.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I use an 87", but its all about which feels the most comfortable to you. The lighter the better

AmericaFC-ATL-BARCA Mex - 8 years ago

Good stuff man small things that make a difference when fishing.
Thanks for the tips made me reflect on having a life jacket. Just bought a fishing kayak and didn't think about the life jacket although I can swim.

Cory Forgue - 8 years ago

Nice video, with the video being a few months old, how do you feel about the kayak itself?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

still love it, have the review on the channel as well

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Pitforbrains - 8 years ago

Do you use hydrogen peroxide in your little live well to supplement the bubbler?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

No I don't

Wyatt Kennedy - 8 years ago

Nice

Kade Neuman - 8 years ago

can you do a video on the live well/cooler?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

I can do that

Avi8torZ 1 - 8 years ago

Love these videos, just got into kayak fishing like a year ago. Now we go to Galveston a lot, and have learned some really good tips from you. Thanks!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Sweet! thanks for watching

Kaleb Magnani - 8 years ago

Interested in kayak fishing. Thoughts on a sun dolphin Journey? Love the videos!

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Thanks! And honestly its not great in my opinion. Not very stable or as stable as you would probably need to fish

git_tha_net - 8 years ago

hey I just got a youtube chanle will u please shout me out

Chris H - 8 years ago

You forgot to mention beer.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Haha oh yeah that should be #1 on the list!

Fishin Indiana - 8 years ago

I'm new to kayaking and I was wondering do you need to register it like a boat?

Fishin Indiana - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter ok thanks

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Only have to register it if you put a motor or trolling motor on it. If you just paddle you do not

Juan Martinez - 8 years ago

I just bought the Ascend FS12T... I moved up from a pelican castaway 116... what size of paddle would you recommend? I'm taking it to Christmas Bay this Saturday.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

87" is what I use

Juan Martinez - 8 years ago

when using live shrimp do I use weights if so what type?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

either a popping cork or on bottom with an egg weight. As small a weight as will sit on bottom and not move

Brent Murray - 8 years ago

Great video! Good tips, thanks man.

BloodSweatnBass - 8 years ago

This spot that this video is filmed is it fresh water and if so how can I find out where it is? Or do you know of any good fresh water spots where a newbie can get used to their yak?

Rick Martin - 8 years ago

good tips thanks

Justin Pearson - 8 years ago

What do you think about a cart with wheels for easier travel? Do you have any recommendations or a DIY for one that is foldable.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Yeah I have an Ascend cart that I bought with my kayak that's pretty good and relatively cheap. But it is nice to have

villa94 - 8 years ago

What part of Galveston you go kayak fishing ?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

Every part

BigBassAssassin - 8 years ago

I definetly will give a thumbs up for sure! What kind of Kayak is this!? I bought a kayak and it's a great kayak and I will have it for a couple years before I make the decision of an expensive and more quality kayak! So I'm curious what kind of kayak is this, and I like the paddle!?

BigBassAssassin - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter thanks!!! I love it, are you going to advance to a Hobie?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+BigBassAssassin This kayak is actually an inexpensive kayak. Ascend FS128T retails for $800. There's a video review on my channel.

Zachary Neal - 8 years ago

Is there another kayak you recommend over the Acsend fs12t for a guy seeking stability and inexpensiveness or would the fs12t be the one you recommended? (I watched your video comparing the fs12t and the fs128t)

Moran Powerlifting - 8 years ago

Field and stream eagle talon 12. They sell them at dicks and are usually on sale. Picked mine up for 450$

Thystaff Thywill - 8 years ago

+Zachary Neal Look into the Pelican Catch 120. It has 400lb capacity, has a flat surface to stand on, and runs $750. There are a lot of good reviews of it.

Zachary Neal - 8 years ago

Appreciate it man

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Zachary Neal not in the $550 price range, I think the 12T is the best. Although there may be some used kayaks that are better in that price range, don't be scared to buy used.

wavejunkie26 - 8 years ago

Getting an Ascent FS12T in a few days thanks to your awesome videos! What length paddle do you use and would you suggest the same length for me (6'2" tall)?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+wavejunkie26 Yeah I use like an 84-87" paddle I think, should be fine for you too.

Chowchilla Charlie - 8 years ago

Just subscribed. Have not gotten my Vibe SeaGhost Yak yet, but ordered it Friday. Hopefully I'll be on the water soon stocking it with supplies you listed here.

What about a net over the crate top? What if you flip the kayak?

Also , what's your opinion of the SeaGhost?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Chowchilla Charlie Thanks for subscribing! I usually just use bungie cords. It looks like a solid yak, but I've never used one unfortunately!

Rodney Knutson - 8 years ago

cut a pool noodle in half and slip it over the handle of your net if you drop it in the water or capsize it will float

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Rodney Knutson that's a good tip, or buy a net that floats

stephen west - 8 years ago

I just got my first kayak. Whats your opinion of rivets vs screws for mounting things? Thanks

stephen west - 8 years ago

Thanks

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+stephen west doesn't really matter as long as you waterproof it

mcse9073 rue - 8 years ago

Say bro, what do you think of a Jackson Kayak?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+mcse9073 rue jackson is a solid brand

outdoors - 8 years ago

do you need to have a flag

outdoors - 8 years ago

thanks
and great videos keep them up

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Landon Becnel no you do not in Texas, but its not a bad thing to have

CEjammin - 8 years ago

I live up in Maine and fish for trout. I almost always catch and release. You can use a net to land trout if it's fully rubberized with a flat bottom. The other benefit of the rubberized net is that you hooks don't get all caught up the in it.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+CEjammin&Fishin I'm talking about saltwater speckled trout in the gulf. They are VERY sensitive. Even a rubberized net will remove their slime layer, so I don't net the small ones. The larger ones are a little tougher

Talon Barker - 8 years ago

This videos help allot.

Bailey Black - 8 years ago

3000th sub

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Bailey Black You the man!!!

Jimmy Rodriguez - 8 years ago

Good video thanks for the tips.

Chelthompson - 8 years ago

Good video. Sometimes i also bring my wading gear incase i want to get out of my yak for a bit. Depending on the weather and water temp that could just be my wading boots or for colder days all my wading gear.

John Tumolo - 8 years ago

Hey is the field an stream shadow caster a good kayak?

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+John Tumolo never used it honestly, and never really looked at it too closely, so im not sure haha im sorry

LouB - 8 years ago

Great PRACTICAL Info as I have come to expect from your posts.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Joe doe thats what I try to accomplish every time

Shane Rhoades - 8 years ago

Just a few hours from you maybe I should swing down and get some fishing in with y'all

bze06FishinBwai - 8 years ago

Great tips bro, thanks....and thnx for replying to my question.

adanvjr - 8 years ago

The new FS128T didn't include an anchor trolley???

Here's a tip that I do:
If you're using leader rigs (whether they be tandem, Carolinas, Popping Cork):

1. Tie each leader at home with all essentials (swivels, sinkers, hooks, etc)
2. Place each leader in its own sandwich size Ziplock bag and label with a marker.
3. Place all the leader bags in a larger quart-size or gallon size bag.

This way, it stays organized, you wont risk having tangled leaders when you're swapping rigs, and water wont get in to corrode your hooks & sinkers.

The cheap standard quality bags are fine, but I prefer the heavy strength "One-zip" bags (easier to open, longer lasting)

PS: Me and my son passed by the Texas Redtail Rod booth on Sunday, but didn't get a chance to stop and say hi. We were in a time crunch.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+adanvjr solid tip! I'm sorry I missed you guys, next time!

Yodaddi Jim - 8 years ago

Will u install another anchor trolley on your kayak again? just curious because for me I seem to have to re-position myself when the current is pretty active

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Rico Suave yeah like I said in this video, I'll be putting one on this kayak. It's very very very useful to have.

The reel Fl experience - 8 years ago

I Always have a cast net on my yak just in case

The reel Fl experience - 8 years ago

Yep same here

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+The reel Fl experience I sometimes bring one, but only if I'm using bait

Oscar Rodriguez - 8 years ago

Your videos really got me interested in kayak fishing. I even went and got me an ascend fs12t yesterday. Keep those beginner videos coming. Thanks

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Oscar Rodriguez I think you'll love it! Good luck out there

Steve Eggers - 8 years ago

love the new logo.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Steve Eggers i love it too, thanks!

ESGAR MONTALVO - 8 years ago

Great Video, could you do a video on how to get into good spots to fish with a Kayak at the coast, I am not looking to get your spots but I would like to identify good areas or where to start I have a kayak that's never seen water and I honestly don't know where to start. I live in SATX but wouldn't mind making a trip to the coast.

ESGAR MONTALVO - 8 years ago

+Talon Barker thanks for the info buddy

Talon Barker - 8 years ago

+ESGAR MONTALVO if you want to catch some red fish in SATX, Braunig lake is pretty good for local SA fishing.

ESGAR MONTALVO - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter thanks man

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+ESGAR MONTALVO It will be a video I do, because I get this question a lot. I'll get too it as soon as I can

Jonathan Latham - 8 years ago

love the video!! I know you use the Ascend models but do you know anything about the field and stream shadow caster? The new ascend fs12t is 600$ and the Shadow caster is 800$ i wouldn't mind paying the difference if its worth it.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Jonathan Latham definitely easier to stand in the 128 compared to the 12. The catch 120 is as wide as the 128T but as short as the 12T, so that might be the best kayak for you right there..

Jonathan Latham - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter will do. I'm really looking for a great bass kayak with out paying more than $800 dollars. I want to be able to stand comfortably so I can flip and pitch. I'm also looking for something I can fit on the top of my jeep( 2 door). The 128t might be a little to big for my first yak but I will look into them.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Jonathan Latham check out the 128T as well, and also the new Pelican Catch 120

Jonathan Latham - 8 years ago

+Texas Redfish Hunter no worries. I'm pretty sure it's new this year so there isn't a lot of information out there yet.

Texas Redfish Hunter - 8 years ago

+Jonathan Latham honestly don't know anything about it, sorry