Kayak hnting

I would not want to be reaching around in the water for a loaded shotgun!

that gave me a smile this mourning, too funny! I have fallen into river rapids out of my pontoon boat over my head steelheading and my rod never left my hand somehow, guess we all do it, rods or loaded guns. its the chance we take which seams like a good idea while in the moment, I have thought about it while in the marsh or river a time or two chasing birds. But good question do you tie the gun or lash it to yourself or boat?

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Originally Posted by Troutkiller

I would not want to be reaching around in the water for a loaded shotgun!

that gave me a smile this mourning, too funny! I have fallen into river rapids out of my pontoon boat over my head steelheading and my rod never left my hand somehow, guess we all do it, rods or loaded guns. its the chance we take which seams like a good idea while in the moment, I have thought about it while in the marsh or river a time or two chasing birds. But good question do you tie the gun or lash it to yourself or boat?

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Like I said. My kayak has a lash point made with shock cord to put the paddle, when you're using your hands for fishing. It actually works really well for a gun. Basically I have just used a bungee cord to hold the paddle on the opposite side of the kayak, when I take the gun out, but both mount next to the cockpit, not behind it.

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Originally Posted by Bluebulldog

Like I said. My kayak has a lash point made with shock cord to put the paddle, when you're using your hands for fishing. It actually works really well for a gun. Basically I have just used a bungee cord to hold the paddle on the opposite side of the kayak, when I take the gun out, but both mount next to the cockpit, not behind it.

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sorry missed that, this was more of a question for while actively hunting (ie jump shooting, or using kayak as a blind). just curious of the safety considerations, and protecting the asset lol.

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Originally Posted by Birdbuff

The real draw back is the awful colour schemes. It looks like a paint job will be mandatory or definitely some mesh tarping or fast grass.
I think I'll pick this one up and kick around with it this summer to get used to it.

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Painting it is not that hard if you do it right. The prep work is the most important part. I will not go into great detail here, but you will need acetone, scrub pads, dish soap, water ( hot water if you can) and a place "OUTSIDE" the house. Between the smell of the acetone and soap and water you want to be outside. Home Depot sells camo paints that are made for painting plastic. A couple of saw horses make it easy to work on and paint because you are working standing up, and the kayak is off the ground and away from the water and dirt.

I bought a 12 foot Volt from Native Watercraft about ten years ago and although you have to know your limit concerning water conditions I really like the rig, its built with a 43lb thrust electric motor that drops down in the centre of the boat and runs off a 12 volt battery for really covering distance in no time. I just checked their website and don't see any with electric motors but there is a peddle rig that looks cool. About a dozen decoys and gun/shells/gear is about the max for me before I have to limit my water conditions....dark green for camo and I'm comfortable shooting in any direction without fear of tipping. If I had to replace it I would search for electric kayaks again, nice to fish out of to.

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Originally Posted by Snowwalker

Painting it is not that hard if you do it right. The prep work is the most important part. I will not go into great detail here, but you will need acetone, scrub pads, dish soap, water ( hot water if you can) and a place "OUTSIDE" the house. Between the smell of the acetone and soap and water you want to be outside. Home Depot sells camo paints that are made for painting plastic. A couple of saw horses make it easy to work on and paint because you are working standing up, and the kayak is off the ground and away from the water and dirt.

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Krylon Fusion works best with new and old plastic.

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Originally Posted by Bluebulldog

Krylon Fusion works best with new and old plastic.

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Just use the one made for plastic and not metal. I have used it and yes it it good stuff.

I have to say a couple of young good hunters I see in the marsh all the time on Crown in Ottawa. They have the smaller fishing kayaks and have waders on. They screwed a clamp to one side of kayak and place a pipe or broom handle thru pipe to anchor themselves when shooting. It is such a good idea I am using them on the 12ft narrow Tin Boat I got and converting to duck only hunting boat. I have all the parts, but have not installed yet. My Ammana duck kayak/canoe is very wide and 12ft long that I picked up for $100.00 used and is just awesome in the swamps and marshes. If you can find one I would recommend highly. But this boat is not safe enough for small lakes or river hunts.Attachment 32766

Fusion stick well to plastics

If you're thinking about a wilderness systems kayak, I would look into the commander series.
It's a hybrid canoe/kayak.
Comes in a 12 and 14 foot model.
These have the benefit of being a single, low seated boat like a kayak, bit they have the capacity of canoes.
They are offered in some nice camo color schemes.
The 12 foot holds 400 lbs, and the 14 holds 475.
They're great boats, and would be my suggestion.

Just my two cents