Kayak vs boat - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TheBentRod · 01-12-2013, 08:29 AM

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.

01-12-2013, 08:29 AM	#2
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	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.