Rigging out my newly acquired yak.

Hey ladies and gents-

I just bought a used Ocean Kayak peekaboo that I am planning to transform into a father/daughter paddling and fishing machine.  My daughter, just four years old, fell in love with the kayak we demo'd this last weekend.  Especially the plexi-window in the bottom of the boat.  I've been kicking around the idea of getting a kayak to fish from for a couple years and religiously lurk the fishing reports forum here for abking's fish reports and fish pr0n in general.

So, after taking the peekaboo out for a spin on Saturday, as we get back in the pickup, my daughter says "Daddy, I'm so happy now." and my wife's reaction to that, I knew it was my time to strike - I'm getting a kayak.  I took her out again on Sunday and we saw pelicans diving for baitfish.  She asked, "Daddy, can we catch a real fish?"  My reaction can only be summed up thusly:



Then, she reminded me that I have fishing poles in the garage.  I've promised her that yes, indeed we can catch a real fish.

My plans for Peekaboo (which is now the yak's official name):
-  install handles for her to hold on to
-  install a seat for her
-  plug the holes under my can - I'm (AHEM) big boned and the water comes up through the bottom for my sitting displeasure
-  install 2 rod holders.  I've looked at different types and am open to suggestion from someone that has outfit a boat like this for tooling around a lake catching trout with a pre-schooler riding shotgun

It will be a work in progress, eventually with running lights, fish finder, removable work area and other neat stuff.  Also figure that at some point I will want one of the mack pimp daddy boats that I see some of you have and this will become the wife's boat.  All in due time of course since we also have a one year old baby. 

Also, I need suggestions for a waterproof camera.

This is gonna be fun.

You've got a fun road ahead...
I grew up trolling for trout in the stern of my brother-in-law's east coast dory from the time I was about 8. He'd row every morning for a workout, and during the summer it was my job to let out the leadline with a needlefish for the trout. It's part of what has made me who I am today.

As far as rigging, I'd keep in mind the possible temporary nature of this vessel for fishing. I'm not familiar with the peekaboo, but how most folks start is with a milkcrate or small cooler with pvc tubes screwed or ziptied to it.
Try to keep things super simple at first. With the kid aboard, you'll have plenty to deal with already.

Welcome to the madness...it will only get better from here...