CHEAPEST Kayak Fishing Setup for Beginners From Start to Finish

All brand new Fishing Kayak and accessories setup from Tractor Supply and Amazon. I bought this awesome Kayak to start Kayak Fishing with. This is Lifetime Tioga Angler Fishing Kayak from Tractor Supply. I bought this Kayak on sale for $299 (normally $350) and I bought all the Kayak fishing accessories from Amazon. The Lifetime Tioga Angler and Lifetime Tamarack Kayaks are great beginner Kayak Fishing rigs. With a few Kayak Fishing accessories like, paddle holders, kayak accessory rails, and more this Tractor Supply Fishing Kayak can be a great Ocean Kayak fishing or kayak bass fishing setups. Let me know if you have anymore Kayak Fishing Tips for me! Thanks for watching.

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0:00 Fishing Kayak Overview
1:01 Buying Tractor Supply Fishing Kayak
2:06 Lifetime Tioga Angler Features
4:19 Kayak Accessory Rails
6:09 Fishing Kayak Lake test
9:57 Standing up on Kayak
12:50 Fishing Kayak River test
15:21 Ocean Test Kayak Fishing
23:22 Pros and Cons of Fishing Kayak

[richdorak]

IMO ( my experience ) If you're so new to kayak fishing hat you're not even sure you're gonna enjoy it at all, buy the cheapest one you can find, use the crappy paddle that comes with it and ( if no built in rod holders. ) put together a milk crate with PVC made rod holders held with zip ties . All set to go . If it turns out that you don't like the sport you can sell a cheap boat in 1 day . No harm done . If you do like it you can buy or make better mods . Mainly, keep it simple ( and cheap ) in the beginning. Happy fishing ! Oh, and a fat car washing sponge . ( you'll see how handy they are )

[audioeeze]

This was the same kayak that I started with 8 years ago. I did a lot of the same upgrades you did. It served me well, and love that kayak. Since then, I have upgraded to a much more expensive kayak with Bixpy power, ect. I still have the lifetime to use on smaller creeks, or just a loaner to whoever wants to go with me. In my opinion the Lifetime is perfect for someone that's never been kayaking. They are surprisingly stable for the money. Nice video! By the way, those red plastic Folgers coffee container fits perfectly inside the compartment with velcro on the bottom. Everything will stay dry in there if you get water in your hull.

[hoosier.daddy]

If you are just starting out, you can't go wrong with this at $300 or less. I started out with the Tahoma (same hull, different name from Walmart) and now that I own 9 kayaks, that first Tahoma will always have a special place in my heart and I still own it.

I see this is called the Tioga here, but this same hull is sold by different names... The Tamarack and Tahoma are two other names this goes by with only small differences in the way it's outfitted, such as a foam cover on the seat back or a very thin foam seat cushion (I use a cut up yoga mat anyway), or built-in rod holders.

If you are new to kayaking, get this, use it a bunch of times, and find out if you are into kayaking or not... It'll pay for itself in just a few uses (vs paying for rentals). Don't spend money outfitting it (unless you really like it and want to stick to it), and after you get a better feel for your specific kayaking preferences and needs, then you upgrade.

All the different kayak hulls have their pros and cons and best uses for different scenarios, which is why I ended up with 9... Lol.

I also own the longer, bigger brother to this calked the Lifetime Temptation or Lifetime Stealth. I really enjoyed it and used it a lot. I liked it better than the Tahoma... It's similar in many ways to my Tahoma, but longer (11ft), and a bit faster, and handles chop better, and a bit more comfortable because of the extra space.

For what it's worth, my favorite kayak BY FAR is the 15ft Ocean Kayak Prowler 15. It's an amazing all-around kayak. It's fast, it's great in shallow water, great in choppy ocean water, and stable. I wouldn't try to stand in it... it's not made for standing, but it's just as stable as my Temptation. I would have to make an effort to flip it and I comfortably sit side-saddled all the time without any fear if flipping. You can find one used on OfferUp or Facebook for $300-$500.

Have fun out there!

[bryanbambrick]

To prevent things moving around in the hull I stacked pool noodles on top of each other with duct tape / measured width of kayak in front + behind hatch / cut noodles to length + stuffed in hatch to provide barrier. If deck to hull distance is short or you get large pool noodles you can get away without stacking. Added Bonus - more flotation!

[losr]

I just got the lifetime tamarak and threw it on the roof of my civic. Freaking love it. Spent 4 hours on the lake, didn't catch anything but was so happy to be on the water in it.

[FishingKC]

I have the same kayak, it's the one I started using and is great for a beginner. I have upgraded since to an Old Town Predator but kept my Lifetime for friends to go with me. I did flip this one a couple times on rivers and lost a very expensive rod so make sure EVERYTHING is leashed because it WILL flip.

[kctyphoon]

I'm not a fishing guy - but seems to me an easy solution for your storage - you could just attach a keyring to your tackle boxes - and get a couple cheap carbineer hooks attached to a some tethers on the access doors. This way you can purposely slide your stuff all the way down the hull and make full use of the storage but still be able to retrieve it. Probably esp good for extras or some emergency supplies you want quick access to but don't plan on needing.

[ReelAnglerReviews]

You sold me on this Kayak, thank you! Picked one up at Tractor Supply for 199.99 I couldn't pass it up! I figure this will get me on the water immediately, and then i can upgrade eventually to exactly what i want and still have a spare Yak for friends and family to use!

[deadxinxapril]

I bought this kayak based off of this video and it is amazing. i picked it up tied it down to my truck roof and went straight to my local lake and it was amazing

[FishboyRice]

its fricken crazy to me watching you put one of those things in the ocean. I live in Oregon on the pacific coast and I have a 1100 dollar kayak with all the accessories and im still not confident enough to put it in the pacific. Crazy how different our two oceans are.

[KiwiBushcraftAndSurvival]

Excellent video, love the honesty, tips and showing the honest mistakes made. It certainly helps us that are learning!

[someoldguy]

I bought a Lifetime Yukon last year. Kayaks are so much fun!

[johndor]

I also agree this is a great first kayak. I have had other kayaks in the past (sit inside). I love sit on top kayaks, especially for first timers, kids, people who are not very bendy/athletic enough to climb into a sit inside. If you fall off/roll this yak, its easy enough most should be able to flip it back over if needed, and its easy to get back into/onto. This design is virtually unsinkable, even if you flip it, it still floats, and give you something to float on to shore or until someone comes and gets you. If you flip a sit inside, one you have to either roll it back over while still sitting in it under water, or come out of the upside down kayak under water, roll it over if you can, then bilge pump all the water out, then climb back in. Sounds easy don't it? I would say sit on tops are the perfect option for anyone just starting out, and I would say safer than other types of kayaks. I am also $450 into mine. I have mine setup with a fish finder, a net, a better longer and stiffer paddle, and a anchor with trolley system. A 1 gallon black plastic paint can from homedepot fits perfectly in the port/hatches. There are so many vids on youtube about kitting out this yak

[stephenellis]

If you anchor a small cooler to the seat back behind you, it will keep it from falling forward. Plus you can have cold beers, waters, and some sandwiches on hand.

[tellmethatstory]

The Tioga is a pretty good kayak. I have the Teton 100 and honestly, the biggest difference is the seat and storage. The hulls are basically the same. I had a long time kayaker tell me not to buy a fishing kayak. Buy a recreational kayak and add your own rod holders. Rod holders are cheap, but when they add the word "angler", the price automatically goes up. the only problem I have with the lower end lifetime kayaks is the seat. The Teton has a great seat. great video.

[cammi]

Fun to watch this video because roughly at the same time you posted this video I was doing the same thing with the same kayak. I would 100% replace the paddle as mine folded in half in the first few hours of paddling. Luckily weren’t far walmat had an ozark paddle thats way tougher for not much more

[johnnychimpo]

Get a plastic 1 gallon paint can and cut the handle off and it will slide in perfectly to the cargo area. It will pull out easily if you need to access inside area and will keep your stuff dry and keep it from sliding out of reach.

[michael]

Bought the same kayak 2years ago. First timer. Love it. Great price.

[davidbigreels]

Lol I got that same kayak for fishing the bayous around here. Bringing the 2 person one from the, I have all tricked out like yours to Florida next week! 👏

[nflisrigged]

Yes, bless tractor supply.
I just got a Hydros 8.5 there ....
199.99 that's a deal 👌
I love it !!!! Electric green 💚