Hawaiibassfishing Forum

Here is the answer to your question. The super stealth tuc attack kayak. Look at the second picture for clues on where I picked up this 4 pounder last Sat.. He was taken on a small talapia. I have also used mosquito fish and crawfish in my efforts, but the best results for me are the talapia free lined close to the shore/ grass. Crawfish are like candy for the red devils, and the large mouth will try them too.

I may have to buy a kayak sometime in the future because there is less and less access to the lake as time goes by. On top of that, the state wants to keep the water at a low level which results in less places to fish. How much does one cost on the average?

Fishing from a kayak must take a lot of skill. You have to position the kayak and fish from a seated position. I can not fish sitting down. Can not see as well and it is hard to work the rod on some techniques.

I have a scupper pro kayak I got used for $ 400. You can always find them on Craigslist but newer ones cost more. It is a little difficult to fish out of a kayak untill you get used to it. You have to have a good backrest and have everything set up so you can reach it without moving around too much. I agree that you cant work the rod very well sitting down. The fun comes when you hook a big fish and he spins you and takes you towards the bank or trees etc to break you off. You not only have to try and work him, but you have to move the kayak with one arm paddling and the other hand holding the rod. It has already cost me a few nice fish ! But the beautiful part is the quiet ride and the stealth mode. Just work the shoreline with a live talapia and you get a close up view of a tuc charging the bait. And I have been from one end of the lake to the other. Low water and trees are no problem. Just be careful not to flip it.... lost a cheap spinner set up one day.... Dont Ask ! I am still perfecting my game for the summer season. The biggest problem I face is the wind. It blows you off the spot you are trying to fish, so you have to work harder on windy days. Boy Scout Island is a long paddle home against the wind. You can catch fish and get a lot of exercise with a kayak. I love it !

Your right about thet BACK REST....... I had a wire basket attached behind me and then used a seat cushon as the back rest. I can't say it strong enough.... you have to have a back rest.

After a short while you get use to a kayak and can organize everything you need within easy reach. I've caught lots of fish from a yak. You can sneak right up on the fish, and other wildlife. Having that fish strike the live bait right at rods length is a hoot.

My Ocean Kayaks even had a built in live well.

"The Tuke Attack Yak" sounds like a story for the Hawaii Fishing News or a Let's Go Fishing TV show to me.

"Come over to the Dark Side, Luke.... use the live bait."