your take on kayak fishing

[Brother Brian]

...it's also a great way to access shore areas that may be impossible to get to any other way, because of private property or parking issues or there may be just no way to walk there (some marshes I fish in the Bay are that way).

Living in Ct I just looked at one today for that very reason. The very first spot will be directly under a 15 million dollar home that would take about 45 minutes and three legal violations to access. By yak about 10 minutes from car top to beach front

[Kevin M]

I would suggest renting or borrowing a yak at first to see if it's your "cup of tea". Even if you don't plan on doing much fishing from the yak it makes areas much more accessible.

If you are new to kayaking I wouldn't even worry about bringing the rods with you the first time or two. Get out on the water and get a feel for things, preferably with a buddy who has some experience. You may want to practice reentry should you dump the yak.

Lastly, should you decide to purchase your own you will need to decide whether you want a sit on top, or a sit inside, paddle or pedal, if possible try as many yaks as possible to see what works for you.

As a part time kayak fishing guide, my guide service partner and I have witnessed quite a few smiling faces as first timers become addicted to kayak fishing. Good luck!

One more thing, ALWAYS wear your PFD.

Kevin

[eskimo]

thanks for all the input!

I did end up lending one from a buddy (his old sik). since I never fished out of one before... it was great experience, minus bringing a 8' set-up along with me. Where I fish there is a ton of spots that you can't access by the beach. I think I'm going to take my time with it but look into a SOT, my buddy had a Hobie when we went out and it looked like it was way easier to fish. especially with the peddle. I think I will skip a peddle kayak for this season but I'm definitely going to try to get a decent SOT.

[JFigliuolo]

I've done VERY little shore fishing since getting the Yak. At first, your results will go down as you learn and get comfortable. There is a learning curve so be prepared. It's definitely NOT a motor boat, but it will give you infinitley more access than hoofing it on foot.