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]

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]

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]

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.

[The Hunter]

I kayak at Merrill Creek a lot in the summer. They just want you to have a coast guard approved life jacket on when you launch. Beautiful water, especially early in the day before the wind kicks in. Enjoy

[ken jan]

I kayak at Merrill Creek a lot in the summer. They just want you to have a coast guard approved life jacket on when you launch. Beautiful water, especially early in the day before the wind kicks in. Enjoy
Thank you. we'll see you out there

[NorthJerzyG]

"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? "

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.......... But I'm pretty sure u need the boater safety certificate AND the non-tidal waters endorsement on your license. Mine says "class d boat". That's as far as the Jboat is concerned, the yak I have no idea.