Scott,

Thanks for the info. I will be fishing freshwater for Walleye and Smallmouth Bass, with the odd Northern Pike and Muskie thrown in for good measure. I will be flyfishing about half the time, if I can manage it in my 20" wide Baidarka otherwise the flyfishing will have to wait till I build an appropriate boat.
So many boats to build...

Ken

: Ken,

: I also fish from my kayak. I have fished in the Gulf several times, but never
: caught anything over 19". I have fished on the great lakes a little,
: and also in a few rivers. The biggest thing I caught was a 31" carp
: which put up a good fight.. It took me 1/4 mile down river and fought for
: 20 minutes. I thought it was a Musky since we caught a Musky before in
: this, my brothers Walleye hole. I never felt like it was going to flip the
: boat. The forces seemed to just pull me around. I would keep a knife at
: the ready for really big ocean fish so I could cut them loose.
: My method is to put the butt of the pole in the bilge, between my legs. The
: rod leans forward against the front of the combing... No sprayskirt. When
: I get a bite, the rod just comes to me and I set the paddle across the
: cockpit and pick up the rod. I run with the reel in freespool, but with
: the clicker on. It works, but I am sure there are better ways. - Scott