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I love fishing from a kayak. Make no mistake about it, it's a hell of a lot easier to fish from a boat where you can stand up or at least sit above the water line to cast, but fishing from a kayak does have its advantages. Silently gliding over the water's surface with minimal disturbance allows me to get closer to the fish. I can carry a lot more gear with me as well, including an extra rod rigged and ready to go. I can cast for panfish with a three weight, while my big gun lies in wait in the rod holder. When I come up on that bassy looking spot or a larger fish shows himself, I can quickly change outfits and make the presentation. Its a great way to fish! The kayak gets me into smaller, more remote waters where my bigger boat can't go. I can throw the boat on the roof of my truck and be on the water in minutes once I get to the water. There's no rigging involved, no batteries to go dead and best of all no fuel to buy.
Fishing simplified...
I do most of my fishing from a 14ft Mad River Canoe. I love it. Easy to load on the car and always ready to go. The stealth part is awesome and I love the pace and simplistic nature of fly fishing from a canoe / kayak.
ReplyDeleteI have a small 9.5 footer. Good to get me out on the water and very light on the budget, something I need both of.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the market for a new one. I'm looking at a few sit on top models. I'll put up a few posts n the selection process.
ReplyDeleteDiabloPaddlesports if you can afford it. I can't.
ReplyDeleteI like the Diablo its supposed to be incredibly stable. I want to paddle it as I don't know how well the design will track in the water. I have one dealer in New Jersey but they are quite a distance away. I just looked a Jackson Coosa which was very impressive.
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