Retrieval kayak

[judders87]

I’m looking into getting a kayak to retrieve waterfowl that might die in areas a little deep for waders as I don’t have a dog. Lightweight and compact is probably the highest priority as I wanna be able to top it on my truck. Any recommendations?

 

[Chris in TN]

Would a rod and reel and a topwater plug work? I did that a couple times when I was younger.

 

[Kurts86]

A Phoenix Poke Boat Micro would be the best option but they are no longer made. They are 17 lbs.

Any cheap big box plastic boat is fine. They will be in the 35-60 lbs.

 

[E.Shell]

We tried the fishing lure with multiple treble hooks method and while it might be fine for a pond, it's tough to get reliable results in moving water. Ducks dropped at the edge of shotgun range will be hard to reach in any event.

We have some cheap, no-name kayak we use to retrieve ducks in the salt marsh. Works well enough, but I would rather have a 10' flat bottom boat with an electric motor. Safer over cold water and a big difference retrieving cripples.

I'm not a kayak expert, but most of those stripped down, basic models are intended to be handled by individuals and are very lightweight. I'd be more concerned with getting something that will blend in. We painted our kayak and paddle blotchy brown/tan and the ducks don't seem to notice it laying behind the shore blind.