When it comes to fishing from a kayak, you can expect to spend a fair amount of time selecting rods, rod holders, the type of kayak, and a plethora of other items to enhance the experience. But before you head out onto the open waters, did you…
It is officially 2022! Are you all ready for a new set of fishing reels and rods? But first, let us all take a look at the guides and information in choosing the best rods and reels for you in saltwater kayak fishing. Important Things to Consider…
Fishing at sea presents many challenges you won’t usually face when angling from the shore. You have to take everything, including the kitchen zinc, to be prepared. The color of your fishing line is critical when fishing in clear streams but does fishing line color matter in…
Safety is one of the things we must consider every time we go to different places and doing activities like kayaking or fishing in saltwater or freshwater. In order for us to be safe while we fish, there is something we call, life jacket or also known…
Using a wire leader will limit the risk of losing the lure, hook, or the fish in some circumstances. The main reasons for using a wire leader for saltwater fishing are:
Waders are made for different purposes, either fishing or hunting, but there are different types of waders for different conditions within each category. The question is whether these differences are enough to prevent you from using waders intended fishing for hunting and vice versa. Hunting waders are…
You do not need a rudder on a fishing kayak since you can steer the kayak by means of strokes with the paddle. While a rudder is not a necessity on a kayak, it does make it easier to control the direction of the kayak, especially when you are faced with windy conditions on the water.
A kayak that is rigged for fishing is the best option as a small fishing vessel. The canoe has application in this role, but the purpose-built fishing kayak has advantages such as stability, hands-free propulsion, maneuverability, and versatility that make it the better option.
The best time of the day to fish is before sunrise and at sunset. Fish are at their most active as the sun rises and the sun is about to set between 4.30 to 8 am and between 5 and 7 pm. Usually, there is a lot of insect and aquatic prey activity at these times, helping lures blend in.
Keeping your fishing line tight in wind, current, and more requires proper line attachment and correct drag setting on the reel. Regularly changing line, right lure weight, correct lure position, casting downwind, casting with the current, and keeping excess line off the reel as short as possible.
