Hi all. My wife and I picked up a recreational kayak for paddling around cape cod and the CT shore of long island sound (norwalk area). It is a 10’ sit in kayak, so not the ideal fishing boat, but it was more for my wife to paddle around in.
Nevertheless, I still think I will be able to do a little salt water flyfishing out of the boat. Nothing adventurous - just taking the boat a few hundred feet off shore will greatly expand the amount of water I can fish!
A few quick Q’s:
What is a good anchoring system?
What should I wear while fishing in late september/October? I might want to get out of the boat and wade some flats or island shores, so I was thinking waders/wader boots. But are waders/boots safe if you were to flip?
Last year I fished Narragansett Bay into late October, barefoot, bathing suit, a fleese sweater, and sometimes a shell…2-3 time a week.
The water is still warm this time of year and in the sit-in you’re out of the cool breezes and quite comfortable… pick your days
I never anchor myself, I think it’s dangerous in the salt. I’m also in the minority with this opinion
Hi DaveS, I use a downrigger ball to anchor in a soft bottom if I have to, but I prefer to put out a drogue to slow my drift if possible. Failing that a folding anchor will do the trick, just keep a knife handy in case it sticks fast.
A pair of reef shoes and a spring wet suit will keep you warm and comfy all day.
Let us know how you get on, what is the target fish in Long Island Sound, Bass?
All the best.
Mike.