Yak tackle stowage

[Kcameron]

I have just purchased a Viking Fishing Nemo and would like some suggestions/tips on how to stow tackle eg.in containers, bags or otherwise. At this stage mainly small lures and plastics and possible live baits for esturary fishing.

[Angus]

For a Nemo your options are a little limited. However a back pack with lure holders in it is prob ideal.

Also id keep a smaller lure box just in between you legs.

I think a lot of (me massively included) take far more than they need.

If I pack 30 lures I always end up using 2 or 3 only (snags pending!!).

So i have a smaller number readily accessible with a larger store available at hand even if you need to pull over on a bank etc to get them out.

Cheers.

Angus

[Feral]

I use one of those shoulder bags (like your missus big handbag) where the strap can clip on and off. I stick it in the rear well, but having first undone one of the clips, which I clip to the rope next to me. When I want it I just pull it in. Then I toss it over my shoulder when done. Could easily do the same with an open front well.

Has the added advantage of not being able to lose it if the yak goes over!

Everything valuable that's not water proof goes in those new glad press seal sandwich bags.

Only tools I use are Xtools pliers ( so they float),so them and my GPS ( which floats and is water proof), gets tossed on the deck between my knees. A Pair of braid scissors around my neck on a lanyard rounds it out.

[Kcameron]

Thanks Angus and Feral, for the great tips. I have a lot to learn in respect to Kayak fishing but I am looking forward to an adventurous journey.

Cheers Kerry: cheer:

[tomca]

I agree with everything above.

All I can add is for storage of live bait I have a 100mm pipe, capped at both ends with a vent and holes drilled all the way along and around it. It has a sliding lid to access the livies and a pool noodle to float it subsurface. It is attached by a short rope to the yak and gets towed around while paddling.

[Cowfish13]

That's a great idea tomca. I'll try that when I use some livies

[tomca]

Cowfish,

It also works when fishing from the bank. Just tie the rope off and leave it floating in the shallows. Livies last all day, even in the heat.

[username_taken]

On the back of the tempo I have a 60L esky, which I usually fill with tackle and bits n bobs.

Now I'm on the revo I seem to be drastically reducing the amount of tackle n stuff. I've got a crate behind me with a cooler bag and some leaders etc, a couple of small tackle boxes and that's about it now.

[bootyinblue]

http://www.australianfishing.com.au/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=237&func=view&catid=53&id=142713#142852

Check out this thread. Its a good thread or brainstorming ideas. I have a Nemo too and have posted some pics of my set up.