If you want to fish from a kayak, do you need a specific fishing kayak? Or can you fish from any sit in kayak?
This is a common question we get asked in the shop: the answer is yes, of course you can fish out of a sit in kayak, there's just some advantages to using a dedicated fishing kayak.
People have been sit in kayak fishing for thousands of years. It's only in the past couple decades that fishing specific kayaks have come into existence.
Now, your next question is probably: how do you fish out of a regular sit in kayak? The answer is a simple one – bring a fishing rod and you're good to go.
If you want to get fancy, you can add some aftermarket accessories, like tracking and rod holders to make your boat more conducive for sit in kayak fishing. But honestly, just bring the fishing rod.
Sit in Kayak vs Fishing Kayak: What’s the Difference?
The main difference between a sit in / recreational kayak and a fishing kayak is stability. You can stand on a fishing kayak, you can walk on a fishing kayak, you can land a 30lb salmon without issue on a fishing kayak.
You can do the same on a regular kayak, you're probably just gonna get wet figuring it out since your chances of tipping are much greater.
Do you need a fancy fishing kayak to go kayak fishing? No, you don't. Fishing kayaks do have those accessories and features that make life on the water a lot easier when you're fishing. But in reality, you just need to bring a fishing rod on any sit in kayak and voila – you’re kayak fishing.
If you’re in the market for a fishing kayak, check out [Budget vs Premium Fishing Kayak: What’s the Difference?]
If you want to learn more about kayak fishing gear, even if you’re sit in kayak fishing, check out [Gear for Kayak Fishing]
If you have any further questions about kayak fishing, feel free to contact us below or visit us in store.
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