Fishing kayaks come in two flavors, sit-on-top and cockpit boats.
Very few anglers are happy fishing from a cockpit style boat. Sit-on-tops allow more freedom of movement and have scuppers to let water drain.
A one-piece roto-molded boat is generally better than a two piece seamed boat because eventually the seam will leak. It is better to buy a good used boat than a bad new boat. Holes or wear spots in a good used boat can be repaired cheaper than buying a new high-dollar boat.
Don’t buy the biggest and best new kayak on the market when starting out. If you start with a good entry level used boat and like the sport, you will eventually want to go better, meaning pricier, in your next boat. Kayak anglers are always swapping out boats.
If you don’t like the sport, selling a good used boat is easier and enables you to recoup your investment.
When it comes to picking a kayak fishing wardrobe, plan on falling in the water every time you fish from a kayak. You won’t, but if and when you do, you’ll be dressed for the occasion.
Wear clothing that doesn’t hold moisture. That means all cotton, especially if the combined air and water temperature is less than 120 degrees. If it’s cold or even cool, an outer layer that sheds water is recommended.
Wear your life preserver every trip out on the water. With today’s inflatables, there’s no excuse not to.
Don’t forget waterproof footwear.
You can learn more about kayaks and kayak fishing by joining a club. Even if there is not a club in your area, kayak fishing websites abound with followers dedicated to teaching you where and how to fish from a kayak and maybe even putting together a group outing to go fishing.
Always remember to be safe, wear your PFD and take time to enjoy the outdoors.
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