Fishing from a kayak is a different experience. It is not for everyone. The anglers that stick with it do for various reasons. I personally think there is nothing better.
With the act of casting a lure or bait being the same on either, the differences for me are as follows:
Fishing local kelp paddies - Kayak is better, no engine to get tangled up.
Environment - kayak - no emissions
Exercise, meeting new people, excitement, beach launches, beach landings - Kayak.
Range - boat
If I want to venture further offshore than I am willing to go on a yak, I go on a party boat. Another reason for a 14' boat is health issues. It does require flexibility and stamina to handle a day on the water on a yak.
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