Duck hunting from a Sit-in-kayak

[brother dave]

+1 with all the kayak hunters. I currently use a homemade layout boat, grand pass style. Use to use a old town predator.

I always took a change of clothes in a water tight bag and a emergency fire starting kit.

I've had to use them,  And I learned it the hard way to take these with me.

[Kayser]

Change of clothes in a dry bag and fire starting kit? I think that's a darn good idea for anything under 40-45. Might even throw a little pack towel in to get dry before changing. Room is tight in the kayak with a 12 decoy minimum in some spots, but I'll find a way to make it happen.

Thanks for the tip, Dave. 

[jdmidwest]

Last year I bought a new layout boat.  Paddles like a 12' sit inside kayak, but is flat and stable enough to sit on rails and paddle.  I can stock it with a couple of bags of decoys and still paddle.  I posted a review on here with pics.

 

[Kayser]

When the money starts flowing in, I would like a layout boat. Until then, I'm going to use what I've got to do what I can. Probably  another year and change until that happens, though, and I don't know exactly where this degree will take me after Rolla. But I hope it has ducks. 

[jdmidwest]

http://www.bobcatboats.com/products_details_PIROGUE12.php.htm

They are not that expensive compared to kayaks lately.  $775 + shipping.

[Kayser]

Don't doubt that they're getting comparable in price, but I already have the kayak and since I'm college again, buying more stuff is on hold for a bit. Rent, groceries, etc take precedence over a shiny new (or used) layout. My field blind is  currently a ground mat, a ghillie blanket, and a shovel, and that's not changing any time soon either. 

I appreciate the suggestion, but it's not in the cards right now.  

[brother dave]

I have had to leave the dry bag at the truck on some outings, but the fire kit goes everywhere with me when it thinks about dropping below 60.

I had alota of fun hunts and fishing in some out of the way places in the kayak.

I made my own layout so I could take my dog with me.  That added a whole new meaning to bring the extra clothes!

[Kayser]

Got it sanded and painted today, spotty khaki base over the green hull, used a handfull  of grass to reverse-stencil with black paint. Lids are just khaki/black, reattached already (not pictured). I hope this holds up to traveling on the roof, but I think I'm going to find some pool noodles to pad the cross bars on my jeep and baby it a little. Brush, anchor pole, and paddle leashes are next.

I might hunt it locally Saturday and park in the mud for stability, if this head cold leaves by then. Let's see if there's any teal around Rolla. 

[brother dave]

Looks like it'll work.  Good luck, wacka duck!

[BilletHead]

Well done Kayser,

BilletHead