Fishing Kayaks Articles & Videos

• Kayak Fishing Tips

  When kayak fishing, rig your kayak with the gear, equipment, tools and accessories needed to keep you safe on the water in the event of a flip and also increase your potential for a strike. While the mechanics of fishing in a kayak may seem… read more

• How to Rig Kayaks for Fishing

  Combine fishing and kayaking to merge two sports into one. Whether you have an existing fishing kayak or wish to retrofit your touring or ocean kayak into a fishing set-up, certain pieces of gear and rigging are necessary. Set you boat up a… read more

• How to Land Big Cobia on a Kayak

  Cobia (also known as black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeaters, or aruan tasek) are large saltwater gamefish. Found in offshore waters of various depths in many parts of the world, cobia can grow to weigh well over 100 pound… read more

• How to Create Kayak Crate Leashes

  Because space is so limited on kayaks, cords called leashes are used to secure items like fishing crates, rods, nets, paddles and even small coolers to provide sustenance to hungry fishermen and store live bait for hungry fish. If your kaya… read more

• Kayak Fishing in Belize

  Belize, formerly known as British Honduras, is a small Central American country wedged in between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala and Honduras. Belize draws thousands each year to blue waters protected by the second-largest barrier re… read more

• How to Drift Fish in a Kayak

  A drift sock is a device to help stabilize and slow your kayak in a wind or current. If your kayak is being blown by a strong breeze, the drift sock will trail behind it like a parachute in the water. This will slow the kayak down and keep… read more

• How to Rig Kayak Rod Holders

  Kayak fishing is a popular and rapidly growing segment of sport fishing. Using either sit in or sit on top boats ranging in length from 8 to 12 feet, kayak anglers pursue both fresh and saltwater game fish species. Setting a kayak up for fi… read more

• Sea Fishing Kayaks in the UK

  Water surrounds the United Kingdom. The island nation has the famed White Cliffs of Dover, and myriad small islets and coves making the country a prime spot for sea kayaking. Anglers know the United Kingdom for cod fishing and the ripe fish… read more

• Hobie Kayak Fishing Ideas

  Hobie manufactures several kayaks for fishing, but improvements always can be made for a custom fit. The Hobie fishing kayaks have built-in rod holders and cargo storage, and the kayaks use a pedal-drive system for control. Customization be… read more

• Top Trout Fishing Kayaks

  Kayaks allow anglers to maintain a low profile and make a stealthy approach when trout fishing. Kayaks also put anglers in areas that cannot be accessed by bank fisherman or boat fisherman. The top trout fishing kayaks have a low profile an… read more

• Homemade Fishing Rig for Kayaks

  Kayaks are a great way to get on the water and take in the fresh air, sunshine and scenery along a shore or coast. In addition to paddling, many people enjoy using their kayak as a platform for fishing. Often able to access areas where larg… read more

• Setting Up a Fishing Kayak

  Setting up a fishing kayak should be an ongoing activity, not a weekend project. It can be tempting to install every possible modification all at once, but this approach can backfire. Extra mounts and unneeded equipment can crowd and weigh… read more

• How to Outfit Kayaks for Fishing

  It's important to rig your kayak for fishing based on the size and location of the fish you want to catch. Prioritize the location of your equipment on the kayak and maximize your space by only rigging what is absolutely necessary for the t… read more

• How to Mount a Johnny Bar on a Kayak

  At one point or another, every kayaker has wished for a little extra space somewhere on his kayak. The answer to this problem lies in an accessory unique to kayaks known as the Johnny Bar. It attaches quickly and easily across the deck of t… read more

• How to Rig a Kayak Fishing Crate

  Combine a love of paddling with the thrill of fishing and you have kayak fishing. A popular activity among many outdoor enthusiasts, kayak fishing allows an angler to access a wide variety of waters where game fish may be located. Although… read more

• How to Turn Your Kayak Into a Fishing Kayak

  Your philosophy of kayak fishing should match your philosophy of fishing. If you prefer to have every tool you could possibly need at your disposal, you may wish to extensively modify your kayak with fancy equipment to help you make your ca… read more

• The Best Poly Kayaks

  The best poly kayak, by far, is the one that will get you out on the water most frequently. The type of water you choose to paddle will determine the basic design of the craft. A kayak designed for fishing will be a very different vessel fr… read more

• Kayak Anchor Installation

  Kayak anchors are typically made of lead or other heavy material and may be covered with nylon or plastic. Anchors may also feature fins which help the anchor dig into soft sand or mud. The anchor is attached to the kayak by a length of nyl… read more

• How to Fish in a Kayak in Colorado

  Fishing isn't limited to canoes and rowboats these days. Fishing from a kayak is the latest craze in the sporting world, and Colorado has many rivers and lakes to go kayak fishing on. If you are planning on joining the ranks of kayak fisher… read more

• How to Build a Fishing Kayak

  You can fish out of any style of kayak, but the best kayaks for fishing have several common characteristics: good stability, enough rocker to improve maneuverability, and forward deck space for accessories. Sit-on-top kayaks with these char… read more

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• How to Choose a Fishing Kayak

  The popularity of kayaking has grown exponentially in the past 20 years. From whitewater kayaking to kayak fishing, people are taking to the water in droves. So you want to get involved but you aren't sure how to decide on the right kayak f… read more

• How to Land a Fish From a Kayak

  With gas becoming ever more expensive, many fishermen are turning to the past and kayak fishing. Fishing from a kayak adds another level of challenge to the sport due to the physical demands. One of those challenges is landing the fish from… read more

• How to Fish in a Kayak

  Fisherman are rapidly turning away from power boats in favor of kayaks. There are many reasons behind this trend such as cost of operation, exercise and the ability to target areas that larger boats cannot reach. Fishing from a kayak, howev… read more

• The Best Fly Fishing Kayaks

  Kayak designs have come a long way in the last decade. Gone are the tipsy crafts that anglers would never dream of fishing from. Now there are sit-on-top models designed specifically for fly-fishing anglers. These modern kayaks are stable w… read more

• Kayak Fishing Information

  Fishing from a kayak is one of the fastest growing sports in America according to Scott Null, author of Kayak Fishing the Ultimate Guide. With new technology and growth in kayak manufacturing, kayaks are now being built and outfitted specif… read more

• The Best Tandem Fishing Kayak

  The Hobie Mirage Outfitter is one of the best fishing kayaks available. It's outfitted with accessories that you might expect from a fishing kayak---rod holders, cup holders and plenty of storage space. However, it also offers other feature… read more

• The Five Hottest Ocean & Fishing Kayaks

  You can choose from a number of excellent ocean and fishing kayaks based on your needs. Some have been around for a while but still cannot be beat as far as stability, such as the Malibu Two XL, while others are fairly new designs of racin… read more

• The Best Fishing Kayaks

  Purchasing a fishing kayak can be a large investment, so when choosing one, the kayaker should carefully consider features and options. While many standard kayaks nowadays offer an optional "angler" edition, it's important to look at these… read more