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class="dynamic">Kayak Boating on the Rise
Almost anywhere you go on our nation’s waterways these days you will find an increasing presence of kayaks plying the waters. These craft are equally adept traversing our rivers, lakes, bays and oceans and much credit needs to be given to advances in technology offering more types of kayaks that are suitable for each particular type of water condition. A variety of kayaks are offered with specific needs in mind. For instance some kayaks are designed to be used in moving waters such as rivers while others are designed for more benign environments such as bays and lakes. In modifying hull designs kayak manufacturers can create more stable platforms for activities like fishing or more streamlined hulls for additional speed.
But the overriding question is do kayakers catch more fish? Posing this question to Paul McDonald, struggling with a heavy load of freshly caught fish he responded, “ Ok the story of the week really isn’t me. The story should be about one of the best squid runs in decades. There were some big time names getting some big fish, but anyone who was out there hooked up including myself.” So maybe kayak fisherman don’t catch more fish than their powerboat brethren, but being one with na
Do Kayakers Catch More Fish?
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While relatively inexpensive when compared to other types of fishing boats, fully rigged angler’s kayaks are not cheap. For instance one of the industry leading manufacturers, Ocean Kayak offers their Prowler Trident 15 with a number of angler packages to suit the needs of different types of fishing but prices can easily start in the $1400 range. These types of packages will usually offer rod holders, a variety of seat options, upgraded paddles, numerous storage compartments and some even have built in bait tanks. Other manufacturers such as Hobie, world renowned for their innovations in sailing and other water oriented sports offer kayak technology with foot powered propulsion systems and paddles as an additional option. There are numerous kayak manufacturers all with a different spin on construction, hull design, options, weight [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], propulsion and overall performance. Kayakers seem to be very adamant about particular brands and a visit to a couple of kayak blogs will reinforce that observation. For instance a manufacturer’s claim of an average speed of 10 knots on a certain model was countered by a kayaker’s response that 10 knots on that model could only be achieved going over a waterfall. That being said such manufacturers as Malibu Kayaks, Emotion Kayaks, Wavewalker, Nucanoe, and many others are actively competing for this growing market.
The sport of kayak fishing is growing rapidly as well with more and more anglers opting for this relatively simple way to get near fish. According to Paul McDonald (pictured below) an avid kayak fisherman from San Diego [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], one of the main advantages of kayak fishing is expense, “for me I love that I can hop in my kayak and go fish without spending a small fortune.” He adds, “kayak fishing is not for everyone as some of the best fishing is in rough conditions.” McDonald cautions that when fishing offshore “make sure you have all of the safety equipment, PFDs, marine radio, cell phone, proper clothes, extra water and the correct fishing tackle.” When discussing any anxious moments while kayaking offshore McDonald, a lifetime surfer indicated “although I have surfed most of my life, there is always a tinge of apprehension when going in or out through the surf. Sometimes while you are out there the swell begins to get bigger. It can get you to thinking.” He adds “but most of the time it’s the best of nature. Some of the sea life you get to see is amazing.” McDonald indicated that proposed inshore fishing regulations are a concern to kayak fisherman as their range is limited.