bait shop near merril creek, kayak?

[ken jan]

Wanted to hit merril creek on Sunday, is there a bait shop near there. I'm coming down from Vernon.
Also can you bring a kayak on merril creek?
thanks

[ken jan]

looked on the website, kayaks above 9ft. are allowed.

[Wilson]

Originally Posted by ken jan

looked on the website, kayaks above 9ft. are allowed.

Make sure you have all the required safety stuff. You will be checked before you can launch
As far as bait goes, Netcong bait and boat on Lake Musconetcong is where we hit, they open at 5 sharp.
Maybe someone else has a better place?

[ken jan]

Thanks Wilson,
I have a 12 foot jon boat/ electric motor. With life jackets coast guard approved, whistle, registration is complete.
Question do I need a fire extinguisher mounted?
Also for the kayaks, does anyone know what a factory installed floatation device is on a kayak? the website states:Kayaks must be at least 9 feet in length and contain some type of factory-installed flotation.Thanks

[Wilson]

Originally Posted by ken jan

Thanks Wilson,
I have a 12 foot jon boat/ electric motor. With life jackets coast guard approved, whistle, registration is complete.
Question do I need a fire extinguisher mounted?
Also for the kayaks, does anyone know what a factory installed floatation device is on a kayak? the website states:Kayaks must be at least 9 feet in length and contain some type of factory-installed flotation.Thanks

No fire extinguisher. I think they mean your kayak must not sink if rolled over.
Do you have foam under the seat or a double hull with foam sandwich?

[ken jan]

Thanks Wilson,
Glad I don't need to instal fire extinguisher on the jon.
About the Kayak. I will be wearing a coast guard approved pfd, I use a sit on top kayak, if rolled will not sink. Never heard of foam installation on a plastic kayak.
Perhaps if someone has used a kayak out there they can reply about the regs
thanks

[ken jan]

sorry for all the questions,
First time out with the jon boat. Just got it registered. The dmv guy said I don't need to change my license with boat stamped on it just as long as I have my boat safety card on me, anyone know details about this for fresh water?
thanks

[Salt]

As long as you have your safety card your good to go.

[ken jan]

Thanks Salty
See you on the water!

[Tony Cav]

Originally Posted by ken jan

Thanks Wilson,
Never heard of foam installation on a plastic kayak.

My 16 ft Old Town, Loon- cockpit style tandem kayak, has 2 foam filled seats and is made from layered ABS plastic with a foam core.