Beginner Kayak Fishing Setup (Step-by-Step) - What You Actually Need

Just getting into kayak fishing? Here’s a full beginner kayak setup, step-by-step, showing you the gear I actually use and what I wish I didn’t waste money on. This video is made for new kayak anglers who want a simple, affordable, and effective way to get rigged and ready to fish.
I’ll walk through my full setup, talk about the kayak fishing gear that really helps, what you can skip, and a few beginner mistakes I made early on. Whether you're figuring out how to rig a fishing kayak or just want to see a solid starter setup, this is the guide I wish I had.

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Milk crate box - https://youtu.be/xLqq-V8i4LY

KFD Tackle Boxes - https://kayakfishingdads.com/products/kfd-tackle-box

No Fishfinder *future upgrade* - https://amzn.to/3L7DJgN

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▶️ *Links to other helpful videos* ▶️
???? 21 Things you NEED for Fishing - https://youtu.be/Me8C95LKN1E
???? Top Kayaks for Big Guys Video: https://youtu.be/e2_2bEXCmxE
???? Top Kayak Fishing Mods - https://youtu.be/uWtEdZQKyFg
???? Worst Kayaks to Avoid - https://youtu.be/Cza_DyGK5g0
???? 10 Kayaks under $1,500 - https://youtu.be/jOdnOKpa3fk
???? Why Pedal Kayaks are Dead - https://youtu.be/RPsukUo6PBM

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
0:00 Ultimate Kayak Setup
0:38 Reel Yaks Raptor
3:03 PFD
5:12 Landing Net
5:52 Paddle
7:12 Tackle Crate
8:07 Measuring Board
9:20 Fish Finder
10:35 Safety Light
12:20 Cart
13:30 Anchor
14:30 Phone Tether
15:32 Pliers
16:12 Lip Grips
16:52 Cup Holder
17:50 Power Bank
18:36 Rod Floats

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