How-To Fish the Kelp - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

HiLife619 · 03-24-2013, 08:32 PM

Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...

FishNinjaY · 03-24-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HiLife619

Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...word=kelp+clip

There are cheaper DIY solutions too, but I'm still researching that..

steveooo · 03-24-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...word=kelp+clip

There are cheaper DIY solutions too, but I'm still researching that..

That clip is good, or the cheapest DYI solution is to simply grab a stringer and put it under your leg

Cbad Mike · 03-25-2013, 12:38 AM

Just grab a handful and pull it aboard. Then put your foot on it so it doesn't move and you're set.

kiyo21 · 03-25-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

That clip is good, or the cheapest DYI solution is to simply grab a stringer and put it under your leg

the clip is on clearance at wal-mart for $3, just got them two days ago one for me and one for my dad

Jimmyz123 · 03-25-2013, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HiLife619

Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...

You can get the clamps at Harbor or Home depot. I usually just take a rope with me and do a quick release knot. Either way the clamp of the release knot work the same. I use this meathod anytime I wand to vertically fish in the kelp. I've actually watched Calicos dart out from the kelp chasing the bait as it drops or comes up.

maui jim · 03-25-2013, 06:46 AM

Triggersnap clip works well Just bring an extra leash..

DanaPT · 03-25-2013, 06:50 AM

tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9

dmrides · 03-25-2013, 10:53 AM

I like to grab a stringer and wrap it around one of my rocket launchers. When it's time to go, pull out the launcher and your off. Keeps the boat pointed the right way too.

dpasinli · 03-25-2013, 12:50 PM

I use an old surf leash, bunch up a string and velco the leash around the kelp lile you would your ankle. And of course tie the other end to the yak so that you're inline with the current....

03-25-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9

Wallmart -.99 cents

Raskal311 · 03-25-2013, 01:21 PM

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Wallmart -.99 cents

Which department?

Redeyejedi · 03-25-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9

good call on the cable cuffs.
they also can be used to secure rods to yak.

FishNinjaY · 03-25-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9

Hey Josh, I can't find these at Walmart or online. I'm just searching wrong. It's not called a "bungee hook".. is there a specific name for this item? or a link would be even better? Thanks..

Redeyejedi · 03-25-2013, 09:21 PM

try cable cuff

03-25-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

Hey Josh, I can't find these at Walmart or online. I'm just searching wrong. It's not called a "bungee hook".. is there a specific name for this item? or a link would be even better? Thanks..

I got mine by the spray paint and electrical cords

03-25-2013, 06:46 AM	#7
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Triggersnap clip works well Just bring an extra leash.. __________________

03-24-2013, 08:32 PM	#1
HiLife619 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 47	Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...

03-25-2013, 12:38 AM	#4
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Just grab a handful and pull it aboard. Then put your foot on it so it doesn't move and you're set.

03-25-2013, 06:50 AM	#8
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9

03-25-2013, 10:53 AM	#9
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I like to grab a stringer and wrap it around one of my rocket launchers. When it's time to go, pull out the launcher and your off. Keeps the boat pointed the right way too.

03-25-2013, 12:50 PM	#10
dpasinli Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Clemente Posts: 118	I use an old surf leash, bunch up a string and velco the leash around the kelp lile you would your ankle. And of course tie the other end to the yak so that you're inline with the current....

03-25-2013, 09:21 PM	#15
Redeyejedi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Westside Posts: 141	try cable cuff