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Kayak Fishing an Interesting Alternative

Technique may be different:
Submitted Article
Most techniques are similar when

fishing from a kayak as compared
s many folks that are into

to fishing from a powerboat.
Afi shing may know, fi shing Depending on the kayak you’re

from a kayak or kayak fishing has using you may be able to stand up,
been growing tremendously in the
but mostly you are fishing sitting

past couple of years. Several T.V. down. Casting, drift jigging and
networks have been broadcasting Princecraft.com

still fishing from either vessel are
kayak fishing for a while now, pretty much the same but trolling is

showcasing different types of different, as with a kayak you have
kayaks used, as well as different
to paddle to move yourself forward,
techniques used while fishing from thus a rod holder is a necessity. The

a kayak. There are several fishing

Hobie Mirage Drive Kayaks are a
tournament series that now exist, that great way to go, as you can pedal
are exclusive to, or have divisions them so you don’t have to paddle

that are exclusive to kayak fishing,
to move around and therefore are
namely the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour hands free for fishing. The nice

in the US and the OKFS tournament

thing about fishing from a kayak
series in western Ontario.
is that often you can fish spots that Kayak fishing is gaining in popularity, and it is easy to see why! Photo

In talking with Blair Bell at you can’t get to with a powerboat provided by Blair Bell, Hybrid Marine.
Hybrid Marine, he tries to sum up typically smaller ponds or rivers.
what you should know about the Don’t count out big water fi shing
sport. from a kayak though, lots of folks

fish on the ocean and other big

“Kayak fishing is a great

alternative to shore fishing or bodies of water with their kayaks,
just remember to know your

fishing from a power boat. Being

in a kayak gets you to fishing spots personal capabilities to reduce the
that you can’t get to without a boat risk of putting yourself in danger. Introducing Escape 23
and the cost of buying a kayak is, The healthy, cheaper,
more often than not, cheaper that environmental choice:
buying a gas-powered fishing boat. Suffice to say that fishing from by

Stealthy silence becomes your best a kayak requires no gas thus less

friend when fishing the shallows Better Built Boats.
pollution and more money in your
from a kayak,” says Bell.
pocket. Kayaking obviously is a
Safety First: human propulsion sport so working
those muscles is mandatory, but
The key to having fun all starts with
safety. A basic kayak safety lesson provides you with outdoor exercise
that can make you feel great both
is always a good start to getting into
the sport and knowing your level of physically and mentally, not to

physical fitness is important also. mention the pleasures you will
enjoy just being out amongst nature
Always wear a PFD; it only works
when you have it on. Know what and quietly encompassing all it has
to offer.
your capabilities are before you
venture too far away from shore as If you would like more A whole new way to look at pontoons!
weather can sometimes change fast information on Kayak fi shing or
and being able to get off the river would like to rent a kayak to try it out See Brian Today!
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storm can be crucial. Always check Ltd in Summerstown, near South 613.931.1611
the weather forecast before hitting Lancaster (www.hybridmarine-ltd.
the water and choose where you are com) 613 360 6501, they will be 19044 Hwy. 2, Cornwall, ON

going to fish accordingly. happy to assist you.