Kayak Fishing Articles

Here are a few articles to help you enjoy kayak fishing.

Kayak Fishing Florida's First Coast - Jacksonville, home of Florida's First Coast, has always been known for its outstanding inshore and offshore fishing. With over 68 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline and 400 miles of river, intra-costal waterways (ICW), creeks, lakes, and ponds, Jacksonville has as diverse a fishery as any locale. Combine that fishery with great weather and plentiful access to water and you have perhaps one of the best places to kayak fish in the entire country.

Kayak Fishing With The Kids - One of life's joys is going fishing with a kid, and kayak fishing is no different. Watching a child hook up with a fish and experience the thrill of the fight is one of those moments that parents treasure. I know because my son, Wyatt, loves to come fishing with me on our kayak, and the pleasure is just as much mine as it is his...

Kayak Fishing Offshore - Kayak fishing in the ocean and targeting big game like Tarpon is a whole different ballgame than fishing inshore. Granted here on the east coast we don't have the monster surf or cold water our yak fishing comrades experience on the west coast, but fishing in the Atlantic has its own challenges that kayak anglers need to consider.

How To Choose A Fishing Kayak - One of the most common and first questions asked by most people getting into kayak fishing is "how do I choose a fishing kayak?". In this article we will discuss the relevant features and things to look for, but the best answer is to figure which fishing kayak is the best one for YOU. Kayaks are like cars, and everyone has different styles, sizes, types of fishing, and waters they frequent, so while there is no single kayak that is best for everyone there most certainly is a kayak that is right for you.

How To Rig And Equip A Fishing Kayak - Before fishing-specific kayak models were available rigging a kayak for fishing was a creative do-it-yourself process where a little ingenuity, a milk crate, and some bungee cords went a long way. Although designs have evolved to offer more fishing-friendly features and storage options, it is still an art form that is primarily driven by personal preference and convenience.

Kayak Fishing For Flounder - Flounder are one of the most challenging fish to target in Northeast Florida from a kayak. These yummy wild looking fish are crafty, sneaky, ambush predators and will test all your skills from how to equip your kayak, rig your tackle, fish for the bite, work the fight, and finally land the fish.

Cold Weather Kayak Fishing In Florida - One of the best parts of living in North Florida is that our climate enables us to fish all year including winter. And although our winter weather isn't as moderate as South Florida, as long as the air temperature gets into the upper 40s or low 50s for a daily high then there are plenty of critters to be caught. In this article we'll explore how to gear up for the cold weather, what areas to focus on, and the species to target.

Kayak Fishing Tournaments 2009 How To And Where To - Over the last few years the number of kayak fishing tournaments throughout the state of Florida has increased quite a bit, and this month we'll take a look at how to fish them successfully and which events should be on your radar.

2008 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic - Does It Get Any Better Than This? - Ever since the first Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic we have been surprised and thrilled with the growth and participation of our favorite recreational activity. Each year as the Classic has grown we keep telling ourselves it just can't get any bigger or better, yet every year more and more people and sponsors participate. 2008 was no different - when we had over 200 registered 4 months in advance, we knew it was going to be huge and ultimately 340 anglers enjoyed another world-class event.

Fishing For Paddlers: Two Markets Vie For Kayak Anglers - Kayak fishing is striking a nerve deep in the paddlesports industry -- it is the largest growth sector of the fishing and paddlesports markets and its impact is like two huge waves finding out they are both in the same pond. Check out Mike Kogan's cover story in the 2006 summer issue of Paddlesports Business.