Kayak fishing?

[haverodwilltravel]

Just discovered that they make kayaks specifically suited for anglers. I just love the idea. Anybody here into it? If you are could you make some recommendations as to where I might get started finding a suitable kayak?

[wildheart]

I've been "kayak-fishing" for years. Any good ocean kayak will do (preferably one with bulkheads & rudder) and then it's just a matter of hooking up a decent rod holder (I just bungie cord on a pvc stem) and trolling your gear. Here is a pic of a spring I caught up in the Brooks area a couple of years ago. Took 40 minutes to bring this beauty in and it had to be one of my lifes greatest moments.

http://www.paddlebc.com/album/salmonkim1.htm

[wildheart]

I've been "kayak-fishing" for years. Any good ocean kayak will do (preferably one with bulkheads & rudder) and then it's just a matter of hooking up a decent rod holder (I just bungie cord on a pvc stem) and trolling your gear. Here is a pic of a spring I caught up in the Brooks area a couple of years ago. Took 40 minutes to bring this beauty in and it had to be one of my lifes greatest moments.

http://www.paddlebc.com/album/salmonkim1.htm

[danthewire]

Seen a few guys fishing off otter point in kayaks,always wondered about boating one,cool picture,now if you hook a seal you could jam your hand on the reel and really go for a spin.DAN

[danthewire]

Seen a few guys fishing off otter point in kayaks,always wondered about boating one,cool picture,now if you hook a seal you could jam your hand on the reel and really go for a spin.DAN

[Tsquared]

I have one of those blow up sevylor "banana boats" which could be loosely termed a kayak. I got into it about 15 years ago when I tried a float tube for flyfishing but was apalled at the lack of mobility in the tube. These sevylor boats are probably one step up from toy status but can be extremely versatile and are quite stable. I've used it for it's original purpose of freshwater fly fishing as well as putting out crab traps while camping at Pachena, (my salmon boat was tied up in Bamfield), flyfishing for coho off Chestermans and McKenzie beach in Tofino, and even kayak surfing. (I now own a real surf kayak since I found out it was so much fun.)It might be a cheap way to give it a try before spending the bucks for a hard shell.
T2

[Tsquared]

I have one of those blow up sevylor "banana boats" which could be loosely termed a kayak. I got into it about 15 years ago when I tried a float tube for flyfishing but was apalled at the lack of mobility in the tube. These sevylor boats are probably one step up from toy status but can be extremely versatile and are quite stable. I've used it for it's original purpose of freshwater fly fishing as well as putting out crab traps while camping at Pachena, (my salmon boat was tied up in Bamfield), flyfishing for coho off Chestermans and McKenzie beach in Tofino, and even kayak surfing. (I now own a real surf kayak since I found out it was so much fun.)It might be a cheap way to give it a try before spending the bucks for a hard shell.
T2

[wildheart]

I've never used a "blow up" boat like the Sevylor kayaks so I'm just going from my experience. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable landing a scrappy fish, sharp hooks and fish bonker flying in a blow up craft. You can usually find a suitable hard shell ocean kayak for around a $1000 (ie. plastic) in the Buy & Sell. You'll save a ton in gas!

[wildheart]

I've never used a "blow up" boat like the Sevylor kayaks so I'm just going from my experience. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable landing a scrappy fish, sharp hooks and fish bonker flying in a blow up craft. You can usually find a suitable hard shell ocean kayak for around a $1000 (ie. plastic) in the Buy & Sell. You'll save a ton in gas!

[haverodwilltravel]

I like the mobility that I think I will get from a kayak. Also, the price isn't all that bad considering it's also fairly environmentally friendly.

I will using it for beach fishing salmon.

P.S. Great picture Wildheart. I like that feeling too!