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you can get to the shore then you have a place to launch a
kayak. No need to wait in line at a public ramp adjacent to
deep water. Most fishing kayaks will float in 6" of water
while holding up to 350 pounds of cargo.
Not only does that make it easier to get on
the water, but usually these places aren't accessible to conventional
boats, either by law (designated as a "No Motor Zone")
or by nature itself - motor boats simply can't go that shallow.
Once you're on the water other opportunities will become clear.
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See that tiny opening in the tree line over
there ? Point your bow through there and you may be rewarded
by entering a protected cove loaded with fish that are convinced
that they're completely alone. These days I like to think
of the fish as "locals" in a tourist town - they
know the good places to eat, know how to get away from the
crowds, and that's where you'll find them. In that respect,
kayak anglers are ahead of the game before they ever make
that first cast.
100 fishing kayaks on the water make the
same sound as a flats boat while it's still sitting on the
trailer - silence. As more and more people are drawn to the
water for recreation, fish become more wary.
And just like us, they seek peace and quiet
where they can. At first it can be a bit unnerving as you
paddle across a grass flat in search of fish only to see evidence
that you've ran right over the place where the fish were.
But they never heard you coming. That tell tale poof of mud
says it all. Bad news - that fish is long gone. Good news
- others are waiting for you.
We all lead crowded lives - we all long for
less complicated times - we all wish there was something we
could do about it. It's refreshing to know that even in these
hectic times, we are still in control of some things. Kayak
fishing begs you to get back to basics, to scale down, to
simplify.
The fishing kayaks of today offer a myriad
or storage solutions, so there are few limitations as to what
you can't take with you. But you don't need much. A rod, some
lures, something to hold the fish after you catch it. Simple
enough, right ? I'm a marine "buy"ologist. If it
has anything to do with my "marine" hobby of kayak
fishing I'm likely to "buy" it. I always take more
gear than I need, simply because I can. But I do find that
with each trip, I take less and less.
It's less to load, less to get in the way
while on the water, less to clean and put away when I get
back home. By taking less I find that not only do I get better
at using a select group of lures, but I also build confidence
in using them. People that feel they will be successful usually
are.
The easiest way to fish is to walk up to the
bank and cast away. However, humans are never content where
they are - they're always trying to find ways to obtain what
is currently out of reach. So, in this case, fisherman will
wade in to the water. They wade until it's too deep to be
safe or comfortable.
They're still not content though, because
they still need to move forward. The kayak offers a relatively
inexpensive solution. Most fishing kayaks are of the "sit
on top" variety, which makes it easy to get in and get
out. The fisherman that's accustomed to wading can still do
that, only now he has a means to cover more area. He may get
where he's going only to cast back at where he's been. At
least now, he has that option.
Fishing, as a form of recreation, is meant
to be very relaxing. Kayaking itself enables you to paddle
away from those worries and concerns that are on the shore.
No road signs, no horns, no phones (other than your cell phone,
of course). It's a way to put some distance between you and
whatever you need distance from, quietly and effortlessly.
Fishing as you do it is simply a bonus to that.
And, "catching" takes it up another
level. I have a number of reasons why I kayak fish, but this
is probably the main one. And, I happen to be in the best,
most content portion of my life (so far). For me, I guess
I'm not running from anything, but running toward something.
That something being a chance to breathe some non-recycled
air, listen to the birds, look for any signs of non-human
life, fin or feather, erase the thoughts from the previous
week, and collect my thoughts for the next one. It's a good
time to pay attention.
After giving all week long it's a good time
to be the sponge and take some back in. It's also a good time
to listen to an old friend.
So there you have it, just a few reasons why thousands have
come to love this sport of kayak fishing, the numbers are
growing, and show no signs of slowing down. There are a host
of other reasons too, including spending time with your family
on the water, teaching your children a little about conservation,
and even getting some exercise. Whatever your reason may be,
rest assured you are not part of a fad - kayak fishing is
here to stay.
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