Portable Kayaks for Fishing
It might be the time of year
or maybe it's just that I'm talking to more people about
it, but fishing is a subject that's come up in several
conversations regarding kayaks lately. Although they
don't have as much room as regular fishing boats, kayaks
can be an excellent choice to silently ease into a
fishing hole and drop a line. The PakBoat folding
kayaks can be launched without a deck, which makes them
very useful for fishing. And since inflatable kayaks are
also open on top, they too can be used to fish from.
Being open on top gives you access to gear that you
couldn't store in most hard shell kayaks. For a variety
of reasons, folding kayaks might be slightly better
adapted to fishing than inflatables, and I always hear
somebody talking about "hooks" and air filled bladders,
but the material on Sea Eagle and Innova
inflatables are really strong. I
also have talked to more fishermen who have used
inflatable kayaks and they're very happy with the
results.
There are some additional
types of gear that a regular kayaker wouldn't need but a
fisherman would and you'll find several items on the
market that are designed especially for kayak fishing.
One item is an access board or mount-board which
attaches to either side of the kayak and holds rods, cup
holders and/or GPS units.
PakBoats has adapted
Scotty's standard Mount Board
so it will clamp securely to the
gunwales on Puffins and PakCanoes. I haven't seen or
heard of a board that will fit on an inflatable,
however, there might be some creative ways to build
something that would rest securely across the hull and
accomplish the same task. Depending on your style of
fishing, you might want a
kayak anchor or a bait tank. A cushion or padded
seat might come in handy depending on how long you fish.
Another consideration when fishing from a kayak is
'organization'. Since there isn't as much space as in a
regular fishing boat, try to make sure that everything
is organized and compact as possible.
Kayaking can be relaxing and
so can fishing. Sounds like a great combination,
especially with a portable folding or inflatable kayak.
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