subject: How To Go Fishing In A Kayak [print this page] Kayak fishing tips are funKayak fishing tips are fun. On a lake with a boat and supplies, and a fishing rod, that's all you need to relax. There's more fish to be caught when you're out cruising in the water. If you're planning your first adventure in kayaking, it helps to bring an experienced friend. He can help you choose what kind of boat you need, the size, expense, storage compartments, you name it. Just get ready to have lots of fun!
If you're renting a kayak for an afternoon or for the weekend, you may have little choice what kind of boat you get. But if you're looking to buy one, there's many different brands, materials, and sizes. For instance, a traditional wooden kayak might put you at about twenty-five hundred dollars. These are on the more expensive side, because they are usually handmade by master craftsman. The finish is quite exquisite as well.
For a durable, functional kayak, without breaking the bank, get something made of metal or vinyl. The choice of oars or paddles is important, too. Backcountry.com has great discounts on kayaks, sometimes forty percent off. You can get a nice, customizable kayak made of tough polyurethane for in the neighborhood of five hundred dollars. These are great for beginners or experienced kayak enthusiasts. Often, these come with lifetime manufacturer's warranties, a great investment. This is a hobby that doesn't have to be expensive, yet you get the refreshment of the great outdoors and an excellent workout.
Now for the fishing part. If you've fished on land before, which is preferable before venturing out into a boat, it's a very similar experience. Ask people in the area you will be fishing in where the sweet spots are, cruise your kayak out there, let it coast, and drop your line. Many fisherman have better success fishing from a boat than from the shore. One of the reasons for this is because schools of fish are less shy out in the open waters, as opposed to the shore, where noises and people can scare them easily. Also, natural enemies, like turtles, rest on the banks waiting for fish to swim into their vicinity. The fish feel safer towards the middle of the lake.
Getting there is half the fun. If you find a river with wide spots to fish in, you can ride the rapids downstream to your fishing spot, and when you are done, you can do it again!
