18 Kayak Fishing Rules That Changed My Life
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- Hey Guys and Gals, I hope you enjoy my 18 Kayak Fishing Rules That Changed My Life as I take a deep dive into the essential principles and tactical strategies that have transformed my approach to Kayak Bass Fishing.
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions: -Daren
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Happy Father’s Day! I hope everyone gets a chance to catch one today.
Right on brother!
1% rule is super important, focus on yourself. Thanks for the vids!
Right on.. you will drive yourself crazy otherwise!
Even better than going where other people aren’t going, is going where they say not to go (minding obvious safety hazards.) Specifically, go where that one crusty old dude that only speaks in double negatives tells you not to go. “Don’t never go over there, there ain’t never no fish over there.” That’s where I go.
Oh heck yeah.. I just assume when people tell me there no fish there that they are trying to protect their honey hole. I'm oppositionally defiant so I like to do the opposite of what people tell me to :)
My wife does that then pull out a nice bass where no one is fishing and with simplest lure. We was at a small lake close to house that NOT known for bass fishing. She nailed a 16" bass on a black/white grubb, I'm like really?
@@wendellfishing 100%. To top it off I’m not one to try to hide spots. I love to catch fish. I love that other people share the same passion. I don’t give EVERYTHING away, but I generally offer up information to help others get the same enjoyment out of the sport as I do.
@@lowlifeangler the simplest solution is often the most effective. That’s how I operate the majority of the time with everything. Sometimes complicated solutions are needed. Most of the time they aren’t.
@@BucktailFishing Yup! I try travel a little for fishing and talk about the spots and what lure I used. Like Red Green said " We're all in it together."
Did you thru hike the AT? What was your trail name and did you do a trail journal? And happy Father’s Day.
I did back in 2008, my trail name was "Vagabond" I didn't do a trail journal as it was part of a walk across the USA that once had a website, but It is no longer valid.
@@wendellfishing that’s great. I love reading the journals of those who walk it. But now you have those who video journal on TH-cam. Which is also fun to watch. Hiking the AT is a bucket list item for me.
@@tennesseekayakfishing5691 I would quit my job and hike it in a hot minute if one of my girls asked me to hike it with them.
@@wendellfishing on a side note, I hope you have Old Lady Angler in your list of potential show guests. She’s just come off a knee replacement surgery and easing back into the kayak.
@@tennesseekayakfishing5691 Yup.. already have been in contact with her.. was going to circle back after her surgery and recovery.
I might joke around in comments but I love your channel. As for spouses , I usually have to grab the net or take the pictures. That gets old after 17 years together lol 😂
I can take it! :)
Great video brother. most tips are good for us boar. anglers too!!!
Right on brother! thanks
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Well thanks Mrs. Wendell.... Ps.. your a SMOKE SHOW!
On protecting the fish you catch, consider getting angled needle nosed pliers, and good quality nippers that can easily cut apart even heavy hooks as a last resort. Larger fish can really inhale soft plastics even if you’re careful, and I hate to see a 5 lb bass injured or killed unnecessarily. Good pliers and nippers can be expensive, but most of us already spend a lot on lures and gear. Crimping down the barb is another option to make unhooking faster and safer for the fish, especially if you’re not in a tournament.
Thanks boss for the tip.. appreciate it.
Man I love your videos. They are so helpful
Right on brother.. so glad they are helpful! Get out there and GET SOME!
Nice video 🔥
Thanks boss! Appreciate it!
Just caught my first bass out of my kayak yesterday. 3 bass all decent (2-3lbs) learned a lot about positioning and dealing with wind. Much to learn, but I've learned a ton because of your videos! Thank you for the education. This green horn is hooked now😁
2-3lb bass are solid fish brother! Welcome to the addiction! :)
Hey, glad I stumbled upon you. Wish you were near me in SC. I just started. Bought a kayak (basic) and inherited a bunch of fishing equipment. I’m fishing a lot but not yet catching. Your kayak is much nicer than mine……pedal drive is a dream
Welcome to the party Mat!
One of the most thoughtful posts I have ever seen. It’s TH-cam at its best, an area too seldom visited. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
Incredible video! These rules should be a standard. I learn so much from your channel. Thanks for the incredible information!
Right on Brian! Appreciate you
Great video!! I have a brother in\law just just into kayak fishing I enjoy helping him out when I can. And my wife supports me in fishing is a big help
Thanks boss! And Amen to wives who support our addictions :)
Hey man Happy Father’s Day! I know you have a little one of your own so thanks for taking the time to upload
Two little ones!! But they love fishing too! :)
I’ve been using the timer technique this season with trying new lures. Force myself to stick with something new before picking up a confidence lure.
Has it been a successful endeavor?
Love this! I got my first kayak late last year. She’s ready to go out on the water and thinking about doing it in the next two weeks. Wish me luck!
Good luck!
Man I love you videos and I personally think you're feeding us new and old to kayak fishing great info! Stay safe out there!
Thanks boss... appreciate you
Great ideas presented in a great way. Reminders on etiquette were especially helpful.
Thanks boss! Appreciate it
Great Info! Keep it coming!
Thanks boss!
Me and a buddy of mine used to pick the ugliest lure in our tackleboxes and make the other guy fish until they caught something. Couldn't change lures until you did. Very humbling
lol.. sounds like a fun YT video
Maybe if kayakers reported on where they go fishing, others could find them and connect. I fish Rudee and the southern part of the Chesapeake.
Best way to get connected fast is to find a local club. You will be fishing with people before you know it.
Brother you're a true mentor to our sport. I've learned many things from vids like this. Great video D!! 🌊 🎣 🛶
Thanks boss! Appreciate you
Really appreciate the tips. Sometimes, we don't take the time to think of such things and I appreciate you bringing it into focus.
Thanks for reaching out boss.. appreciate it and I'm glad they were helpful. Sometimes.. well, all the time, you are just never sure how a video will land. Get out there and GET SOME!
Recently stumbled onto your channel. So far very impressed. Thanks for uploading your content.
Right on! Welcome to the party
More good stuff, thanks for making the vid.
Thanks boss... appreciate it.
Love it man. All good stuff, all true and all important. Thanks for keeping it real and positive.
Also, just got off the water (Clear Fork, cuz I know your an Ohioan) and couldn't throw any of my comfort baits due to grass so had to go top water frogging (never thrown one b4 today) and landed a 20" moose. Good stuff.
Topwater is on fire right now! Congrats. That's a biggun
Great video with tips and suggestions. I'm new to kayak fishing and looking forward to one day getting my fishing kayak. All your videos are amazing and I appreciate the content you provide. Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks boss! Appreciate it. Let me know when you get your yak!
@@wendellfishing Will do!
Love that you added the leave no trace principle!!! I drill that into my cub scouts all the time... Just because it's not yours doesn't mean that you should leave it!! I keep a mesh bag in my yak when I go fishing and collect bobbers that I see floating, I just add the good ones to the cubs tackle box and toss the rest. I'll also try and get out as much line as I can too and toss it in a Walmart bag. Great Video brother!!
We need more people like you in the world. Thanks for what you do!
Love yes Love your positivity Keep it up!
Thank you.. Appreciate it!
Recently subscribed to your channel. Love your videos! Keep it up 👍
Hey Ross, I really appreciate it brother. See ya in the comments !
The 20 minute timer with SIRI is something I HAVE to do! I’ve caught myself taking apart an area, not even getting a bite, and then realize I’ve been there for an hour and a half!!
Time literally goes into hyperdrive when fishing
Love this video man, I have always wondered what that orange combo is that you’re always using, you must really like it haha
Right on brother! That is the Lews Xfinity Stick. I literally bought it at walmart for like $70 geni.us/LewsXfinitySpinning
Great stuff! Thank you for the video. I just bought my first kayak and starting my journey. Wish me luck
Congrats boss! What yak did you end up with?
@@wendellfishing I ended up with a Hoodoo. It was the right fit for me an my wife, who also really loves fishing.
@@RVsByDave Nice! Get Some!!
All great rules…I just started fishing a few years ago and absolutely love it…a kayak was an option for me to be on the water and get off the bank…as I didn’t want to buy a boat with a trailer etc…gotta hand it to you guys who fish with kayaks…I decided to go with a pelican bass raider to have a bit more room and take someone along with me…with out the worry of me tipping over lol love the channel man, I always learn something new watching your videos. I found also wearing a pfd is really important for everyone regardless of how good of a swimmer you are…sometimes it’s hot out ther and you just never know…safety should be everyone’s top priority
Right on brother, thanks for your comment for sure. And yes, never know what it going to happen when you need it. I had a buddy have a 40lb log fall on him while kayak fishing. The freak stuff is what can take your life.
Good video!
I can't disagree with anything you said. A positive message!
I'm relatively new to kayak fishing, and I'm 55. So it's never too late to change and adapt. To me, that's what my fishing has become. Yes I have my favorite lures, but I have stuff rigged and ready to use that I have never tried before.
I was just put on a river yesterday that I had never fished. There were some locals in a flat bottom, and they were killing it, but mostly small fish. I watched and paid attention, for about 15 minutes. Then I headed across some shallows where they couldn't go and found a deep channel. 3 casts later I had caught 3 quality smallmouth over 16", and my buddy caught 1 around the same. We tried the channel one more time and moved on. Great part about river fishing with a friend is covering a lot of water, because you have a drop vehicle and a take put vehicle. We did 6 miles yesterday, caught 31 smallmouth and had a great time, and that's just scratching the surface of that six miles.
Leaving the area debris free: We actually cut a new path to a creek we really enjoy, because the old path was treacherous. We came across a lot of trash, including a microwave. We packed it up and hauled it out. Now our fellow fisherman have a nice wide clear path, that won't result in injury. Absolutely, have at least one good friend to fish with, makes all the difference. They will help you become a better fisherman and vice versa. I'm more knowledgeable about lures, and techniques. The guy I fish with is the one who got me into kayak fishing. Since, we have both caught our PB's on our favorite creek.
Again, great video, and great advice!
Thanks for all you do brother and congrats on your nice smallies! That fight is addicting
Smashing video bud all round
Thanks boss!
Great video, thank you
You bet
i commented on your review on the bonafied p127 review . but i finally got to take it out again. i must say i do love it . i stood up in it and can't wait to take it out again.
Awesome! You got to get out in that thing more! I posted that video months ago! GET SOME!!!
@@wendellfishing i know, it's been crazy windy, and rainy on my days off plus projects i haven't had time to get out but i'll get out more .
I'm forcing myself out of my comfort zones and using baits and rigs that I normally just tote around and dig past to get to my faves.
I think you will be happy with your results brother.. breaking out the 6th sense Trace for the first time this Saturday. Also will be tying on the topwater.... it is on fire right now.
@@wendellfishing yeah I just bought my first ever whopper ploppers and can't wait to tie one on!!
Thanks for the great tips! I’m just getting started in kayak fishing at the ripe old age of 62. So these are most helpful! 2 questions from this video… 1 Where can we get the information on State Regs from? And… being a pipe man, What kind of cigars do you like? Do the help keep the mosquitos away? ( I guess that was 3 questions… Ha)
Hey boss! Glad you are getting back into it. what state are you in? They do keep the mosquito's away :) Rocky's
@@wendellfishing I’m in Indiana! Nothing like a good Patel!!
Oh man I’m making myself turn away from my favorite lures more now just trying to grow as a kayak angler! That’s a great tip for sure!
Sometimes I will set a timer for a new lure and force myself to work through all of the different retrieves and deflections, etc. It works for sure and I am usually happy with the results.
Left handed! You da MAN!
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Love that color. Looking for that mount as well
Right on!
omg the plastic worm that came across the screen is my goto LMAO
😂 Thanks dude! My iPhone just set a 20 minute timer! Gotta love Siri. 😂
Lol.. next time I will have to tell Alexa to "Purchase Wendell Fishing Curado DC"
@@wendellfishing ❤️
Thank you for the knowledge. Love the content. #livinthedream
Right on brother! Thanks for stopping by and reach out anytime!
Great video Wendell! You are spot on regarding trolls. Don't give them the time of day.
I really like your pfd. What make is it and where did you get it?
Have an awesome day!
Thanks Matt! Appreciate it.. my PFD is the NRS Raku: geni.us/NRSRaku Here's my review on it. th-cam.com/video/9LAw_GKq5CY/w-d-xo.html
Love your clips! Sometime will have to fish together! New to this but trying to grow KBF in IOWA. Looking for pointers!
Thanks boss!
One of my personal rules. Don't kayak in 15+mph winds. It just wears me down and limits my time. I can't fish spots thoroughly because I don't have anchor. On these days I stick to the banks.
Right on brother! Stay safe out there.
Just bought a Perception Sound and I'm thinking about starting to fish from it. I've been watching a lot of videos and found yours very helpful.
BTW I'm in NE Ohio too, live close to a lot of lakes, like Berlin, Mosquito, Milton, West Branch maybe we'll see each other out there.
Niiiiiice! I am sure I will see ya around at some point! Awesome
You swam 50 miles, non stop? I just walked 7 miles, non stop, and thought I was gonna croak! I admire your MENTAL toughness!
It was back in 2011, but yes, 50.6 nonstop miles across lake MI. Let's just say that I have retired from swimming :)
Good video bro.! I can honestly say I’m learning a lot from you and Jay from beared dad’s fishing.
The more I learn the more I want to learn 😂.
I want to buy Everything I need now 😂. But I want to learn about how everything works.
One day I hope to make some videos myself. Y’all make it look fun but I know it’s a lot work editing charging cameras,losing cameras like you did. One day! I want to learn more. I’ve always told myself the day I think I know everything in tattooing will be the day I quit because I won’t KNOW IT ALL! I will be fooling myself!
Heck yeah brother! Jay is a good guy. Like him a lot. And yes, its a lot of work but it sounds like you are an artist, so I can see how you would enjoy the production side of the channel. GET SOME!
Your videos are amazing
Thanks boss! Means more than you know.
I love the videos bro I do have a question about the ned rig never used it getting ready to this week any tips for me I have always been a frog and wacky rig guy
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This is a really good video my favorite rule is “leave no trace” so many people leave stuff all over fishing spots now and I’m like if you spent enough time on the water you would have more respect for nature I’ve had to leave one of my favorite spots cuz a moose jumped in the water and started swimming around I’ve seen bald eagles grab fish right out of the water. . . I just wish more people wanted to keep these places pristine I’m always picking up fishing line and empty bait bags and other stuff anyway keep makin the videos Wendell and I’ll keep watching them
We need more people like you in the world! Thanks for doing what you do!
What is your favorite fishing cigar? I prefer Drew Estates Factory smokes robusto. I prefer the factory smokes because if it gets wet or fishy I'm not out much. I prefer the robusto size because its a good way to measure time in a fishing spot.
Rocky's are my favorite but Oliva's have been a steal at cigar page.
@@wendellfishing I got some Oliva Protege's that I have been impressed with for the price. I haven't tried a Rocky Patel yet...I'll have to try one.
Also, from the mouth of a marine biologist (not me, but a friend), the slime coating on a fish DOES help with immunity to diseases, as fish do not have an actual immune system. HOWEVER, fish can extremely easily replenish this slime coating. I'm talking minutes, literally. You can handle a fish with dry hands, even microfiber cloths if you wanted, and it won't hurt the fish necessarily.
fascinating.. I don't think I knew how fast they regenerate their coating. Thanks for sharing
@@wendellfishing shocked me when I heard it myself, I was a firm believer in "don't damage the slime" until that day. He even proved it to me with a tank and a captured fish he had.
Awesome.. thanks again
The ONLY time I don't wear a pfd is when I'm very specifically in the large pond near my house (big enough you need a kayak to get to the middle) but the water, save for a couple spots, is shallow enough to stand in and have your upper chest onward out of the water. Also, there's always a buddy who's really good at swimming with me, so even IF I got in a bad predicament, he can still cut me loose or get me out.
I am looking for a fishing Kayak. I was hock on the Big Fish 108
Hey bro recently found your channel and have been really enjoying your content. I'm new to kayak fishing and have learned a lot from watching your channel. I normally fish with a fly rod from my kayak and was wondering if you knew of any good channels that focus on fly fishing from a kayak. It presents some different challenges then fishing with a baitcaster or spinning reel and i'd love to hear some other people's solutions.
Thanks boss for reaching out. I really don't know of any channels that specialize in fly fishing from a yak. Definitely a niche. You should start that channel. Already got the name for you. "FlyYakker" :)
@@wendellfishing Thanks that's definitely a good name lol. I wouldn't mind starting a channel on fly fishing from a kayak it could be fun. I'll have to put some thought into it.
@@robgibbons6121 Right on! Let me know if I can answer any questions.
@@wendellfishing thanks man I appreciate that. I guess my first question is what would I need to start not fishing gear wise but like camera/editing software? I'm guessing a couple go pros but I don't know anything about making videos lol.
@@robgibbons6121 Yeah..I would simply get a go pro, a chest mount, and then edit on Imovie if you have a mac to get started. You can also just use your phone starting out. Remember, you first are your worst. Just keep hitting that record button
Pull so much trash out of the water. Broken off fishing line too, sometimes get lucky and there’s still a usable lure/hook on the end. When bank fishing I carry plastic grocery bags in my tackle bag. So many fisherman leave so much of their trash on the bank. Make the rest of us look bad.
I hear ya brother! Thanks for doing what you do!
Rule 7 is great.
Right on brother!
Rule Number 8 got me a pair of nice weighted neon green led bobbers and a fishing net last weekend.
Niiiiice!
Oh, I subscribed 😉
Thanks boss!
The old 95 / 5 rule. If 95% are with you why waste time on the 5%. Well said.
Thanks boss! Appreciate it.
How worried are you about snakes when you’re out by yourself? Especially when knee deep in water moving your kayak like in this video?
Not very worried.. but then again, I am in Ohio and the only snakes up here are the Water Moccasins.
@@wendellfishing I see them semi frequently here in Texas, so I definitely don’t feel as comfortable doing what you’re doing! Not to say I haven’t. Love the videos! Has helped me get a solid start in the sport!
@@joshuagerling1838 Right on.. glad they were helpful!
do you ever come up to lake st.clair on the canadian side for big smallies?
I haven't... I need someone to take me out on that lake and show me the ropes.. never fished Lake St Claire before
@Wendell Fishing well if your ever in the area and the water is calm with a good wind ill go out with ya. even if we stay around an island or try somewhere else i can possibly put you on some big 5-7 lbs largies and or smallies
@@douglasmorrison6394 sounds amazing.. where do you live?>
@@wendellfishing im obvs im Canada, im in a city called windsor which is 10 min or so from detroit
Transducer arm or through the hulf of the boat?
For my Native Slayer Propel 10 I used a Yakattack Switchblade: geni.us/YakAttackSwitchblade for my Bonafide P127, there is a transducer mount in the design of the yak.
Can you come to SWPA and take me out fishing? 😂
Got my kayak last year and have only taken it out to paddle around! Have the fishing gear just nervous to go out and look like an idiot 😂
Congrats on your new kayak! Who cares what others think... Throw your fishing gear in that yak and start beating up the bank and GET SOME!
Looking like an idiot can be part of starting many new things
@@michaelburk9171 true 😄
I had a guy in a group trying to tell me what todo lol so I kept telling him to just do his own thing, and he just kept going. I kept saying you do you bud, and he ended up just deleting all his comments after lol. Sometimes it takes people a few minutes or hours to know they're being an asshat.
At the end of the day.. you do you. Fishing has a high percentage of personal preference... there can be disagreements on just about everything. So saying something definitive is hard to say and get away with.
On yak fishing sights n boards beginners as for tips and advice all they time. And they often get answers from guys that have very little experience. Which is fine if they share their experiences level.
Other guys sounds like the dude you dealt with.
A TH-cam expert.
You have entirely too much stuff. May as well get a small powerboat.
Hard pass on the glitter bus
Gear doesn't do you any good if it's in the garage