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How many of you own (or have access) to kayaks? My wife and I have had our yaks for two years. I have a sit in (angler edition) and she has a sit on top yak. We have explored a lot of calm water areas and were wondering if we could put together a small database of people to contact when we go.

If I had a list of names (and email addresses); I, or anyone in the group, could send out an email of when and where they were going. It would be VERY informal.

It might go something like this: We are headed to Tuckaho State Park on April 3rd to yak and fish. We plan on launching at 10am and returning back to the ramp by 2pm. There are restrooms/grills/picnic benches available for lunch and snacks. Anyone interested can meet us in the parking lot near the boat ramp just prior to launch time.

It would be open to singles or couples and we can exchange some of the areas we have found among the group to expand our yaking experiences.

This is just a wintertime thought. It might succeed, or flop. If you want to get on my list, post your name (and email) to be included. PM me if you want to keep your email address confidential.

Once again; this wouldn't be my club/group. It would be up to anyone in the group who wants to "advertise" where they would be launching and asking for some fellow yakers to join in.

How about it?
5th (Marty)

My wife was giving me grief today about how little I've used my yak in the last six months. So this proposal works well.

Chris; I got your information. Get your wife a inexpensive yak so she can go with us. As I said, my wife likes calm water kayaking. She explores the shoreline while I fish for bass or perch.
5th (Marty)

Come on Ravens, get your chit together in this second half:eek:.

I have two kayaks. one oldtown sit in that is actually pretty nice and not so perfect one inherited from a person who lost interest. When I lived in Tennessee I caught some nice bass out of the yak. Now back in MD my normal trip is solo on Stoney creek I paddle around and hit the piers and some old hunts I learned as a kid growing up on the creek. If anyone wants to hit stoney creek drop me a line I have a descent private launch. I would like to do some more planned adventures with the wife. I have a great book which details Kayaking in Maryland which has all of the information for trips on the western & eastern shore.

Rob

Good to know about the booklet Rob. You and your wife are added to the list.
Can you send me a email address through PM?
5th (Marty)

How about you (Baldy). I know you have at least one yak. Did you buy another for the wife?
5th (Marty)

I have a kayak Marty. Soon as I figure where to mount the trolling motor, I will join you guys:D.............Gary

No need for a trolling motor. If you can't paddle where we paddle, you are in real bad shape. Your son would love paddling with us. We can find another yak for him. A lot of the places we paddle (Tuckaho, Smithville lake, etc.) if you tip over, just stand up, it's not very deep.
Some places we go are deeper rivers and lakes, but mostly all calm water. I'd rather check out the headwaters of the Magothy or Bodkin Creek than the main channels.
Your son would have a ball:).
If you think it might be something you want to try, PM me an email address.
5th (Marty)

Might be worth a drive to see if Indian Landing will allow you to launch kayaks.

The marina is at the headwaters of the Severn - upstream is perfect for kayaks.

Not deep but bottom is muddy in spots.

You have my info grandpa. Call me or pm if you need more.

I haven't pulled the trigger on buying a kayak yet, but I'm interested when I finally get one.

I have access to beaches to launch from on the Little Magothy River (A small river at the mouth of the Magothy on the south side.)

Some Stripers in there...all small ones usually. But there's also Pickerel, White Perch and Catfish.

Scott; The new Dick's Sporting Store on Ritchie Hwy has some nice deals on sit-in kayaks now. Their sit-on kayaks will be on sale in the spring. In fact, they don't even have a full stock of sit-ons in the store as of yet.

The wife and I bought the "future beach" yaks two years ago. I have the sit-in angler edition and she has the sit-on-top regular edition. They have whats called a dihedral hull that makes them very stable. I may buy another sit-on-top version because it is lightweight and paddles very easily. Plus, we like hanging our feet over the sides in the summer.
5th (Marty)

I have a large 3 man sit on Yak! I would love to go on a trip!

I have not fished on it yet.

Jeff; you are a big man, but a 3 man yak:eek:; I'll add you to the list.
Jeff, can you PM me some contact info. (phone, email, or such).
5th (Marty)

I was in Dick's again today. I think I'll spring for that Trophy 144 model they have after the first of the month when I get paid again.

I did manage to get out of there today with only minimal damage to my wallet.....spent $40 on a micro reel for one of my ultralights that had seen better days.

Scott; think about how you are going to transport a 14 ft yak. I have a 6.5 ft bed on my truck and with the tailgate up, I put two 10.5 ft yaks in it and strap them down. A 14 ft would hang over too far.
If you have an 8 ft bed and drop the tailgate (10 ft), you will be ok.
marty

Good call Marty! Most probably wouldn't think about that.

It'll go on top of my Mercury Mountaineer (Basically a Ford Explorer.)

Or in the instances when I'm going down to the Pocomoke River it'll ride strapped to my bass boat.

By the way, the Pocomoke is an EXCELLENT river for kayaking and fishing, so what would be better than kayak fishing on the Pocomoke? :D

From Shad Landing at P-River State Park you can yak' through Corker's Creek which is kind of like going through a backwater swamp it's so calm. I can get my bass boat through there with no problem though...just a little tricky navigation to avoid trees.

White Perch, Yellow Perch, Largemouth, Crappie, Catfish and Pickerel are all pretty abundant there.