Hi! I’m Andy, the manager of AQ Outdoors Edmonton. I’m an avid kayak fisher myself and this is everything you need for kayak fishing if you’re looking to get into the sport.
Kayak Fishing Safety Gear
Let’s start with kayak fishing safety gear. First and foremost, everybody needs a PFD.
The NRS Raku is a highly recommended, fishing-specific PFD. It has all the accessory pockets needed to organize your flies, lures, and other fishing necessities you want to keep within reach.
NRS Raku Fishing PFD
$219.95
NRS Raku vs NRS Chinook Angling PFDs If you're looking for a feature rich, comfortable and thin full back angling PFD, then the NRS Raku is the one for you. Dual certified in both Canada and the USA, it’s the… Read More
The NRS Raku is a full-back PFD, which helps keep it locked in place when you're leaning against it, and it's also dual certified in both Canada and the US. For more information, check out the NRS Raku review.
Another awesome piece of kayak fishing safety gear is the NRS Co-pilot. It easily attaches to the majority of PFDs. Ideally, I hope the only use you ever have for it is spreading peanut butter at the campsite, but it's good to have on you to be safe.
NRS Co-pilot Knife (clearance)
$44.95
$54.95
The smaller sibling of the Pilot knife, the NRS Co-pilot Knife though smaller in size is just as big on features with both smooth and serrated cutting edges, blunt safety tip, and bottle opener. Its smaller size means it can… Read More
Another one of my favorite pieces of safety gear is a kayak fishing flag. If you've ever been on the lake that's busy with lots of wakeboard boats or wake skate boats, being seen is vitally important. This flag is gonna attach to the back of your boat and let other anglers know you're there so they can avoid you and you can avoid them.
YakAttack VisiFlag 52" with Mighty Mount
$64.99
5 Best Kayak Fishing Accessories for Beginners Be seen on the water, with the YakAttack VisiFlag. Standing at a tall 52” or 132cm, it helps you be noticed by other vessels and kayaks on the water. The Visiflag can be… Read More
Fishing Gear
Other things that are gonna be super handy on the water is some gear for fishing! The YakAttack Omega Pro Rod holder easily releases and is just as easily adjusted on the fly. It’ll work for all your fishing rods. It's great for trolling, great for taking a break, and great for setting your rod in. For more info, check out the YakAttack Omega Pro review.
YakAttack Omega Pro Rod Holder with Track Mounting System
$64.99
Yakattack Omega Pro Review 5 Best Kayak Fishing Accessories for Beginners Top 10 Kayak Fishing Accessories The Yakattack Omega Pro Rod Holder with Track Mounting System is an ideal rod holder for kayak anglers. With multi adjustment options and the ability… Read More
One of my favorite pieces of gear that I never leave shore without is a drybag. You're gonna stick your phone in there, your lunch, and anything else you love and want to keep dry.
NRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag
$34.95
NRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag Review With the NRS Tuff Sack Dry Bag, you just drop your gear in the bag, fold down that watertight closure and forget about it. Professional outfitters around the globe rely on the NRS Tuff… Read More
Another great piece of gear are scupper plugs. Not all boats need them, and not everybody does need them, but what these do is seal off your scuppers to prevent any water from coming up.
Perception Scupper Hole Plugs (4 pack)
$24.99
Essential for enjoying your sit-on-top kayak in cold water. Features Essential for enjoying your sit-on-top kayak in cold water Finger tab extensions allows you to easily pull for quick draining Pre-drilled holes on finger tabs allow plugs to be tethered… Read More
This is super handy on those really chilly mornings or cold fall evenings when you're getting out fishing and you may not want to get damp like you do in the middle of July.
Other piece of fishing gear I like is an anchor trolley. What these do is attach to the front of your boat and they'll run from the front all the way down, one side to the back. This gives you adjustability to turn your boat wherever you want – anchor facing waves, facing the wind, facing away from the wind, etc. It just helps you be a little more precise when you're anchoring, trying to catch the walleye of your dreams.
YakAttack LeverLoc Anchor Trolley
$59.99
The YakAttack Lever Lock Anchor Trolley is your kayak anchoring solution, all in one fantastic package. When mounted to either the port or starboard side of your kayak it will give you an adjustable anchor setup that allows you to… Read More
Kayak Fishing Gear Organization
Another category of fishing gear is organization, which includes a crate. Most kayak fishers run some type of crate system. A crate is a great storage option for all your tackle, sweatshirts, extra gear, things like that.
Typically, they have a couple rod holders on them, open and close. I love the YakAttack crate. It's super adjustable, you can put the rod holders wherever you want, you can put the clasp wherever you want. It's super fine tuneable for you and your boat and your fishing style.
YakAttack BlackPak Pro Kayak Crate
$199.99
Top 10 Kayak Fishing Accessories The original hard-sided kayak crate just got better. A lot better. The result of intense collaboration and more than a year of R&D, the BlackPak Pro is fully riggable and boasts a hinged lid, 25%… Read More
In the crate, I have a couple things that are super handy on the water as well.
One key piece of gear, besides your PFD, is a hat. It's gonna protect you from the UV rays, keep the sun outta your eyes, and make your days on the water a little more enjoyable.
Level Six Prospector Sun Hat
$40.00
This wide brim prospector hat is perfect for long days on the water. Comes with drawcord for those pesky windy days, and if it does happen to fall off, it floats! 82% Polyester, 18% Elastane … Read More
On that same note, keeping your sunglasses accessible and preventing them from sinking to the bottom of the lake, not that I know from experience, is the sunglasses strap.
It goes around the back of your head and keeps your sunglasses handy right where you want them, so they'll be there when you need them.
Kayak Fishing Paddle and Net
Another thing every kayak fisher’s gonna want on the water is a paddle. You want to get one that's the appropriate length for you, your boat, and your paddling style.
For wider sit-on-top style fishing kayaks, a paddle that adjusts from 240cm to 255cm is gonna work for 95% of the kayak fishers out there.
Perception Outlaw Kayak Fishing Paddle
$149.99
Designed to perform well with the Perception Outlaw kayak, this paddle is also compatible with other fishing kayaks that anglers feel comfortable standing on. The Perception Outlaw kayak paddle is one of the most versatile fishing paddles on the market. Easily… Read More
Getting a quality paddle with a quality boat is gonna make your day on the water a lot more enjoyable.
Next up is the YakAttack Leverage Landing Net. If you ever landed a fish on a kayak, controlling it with one arm is tough. The leverage landing net puts the bend in the shaft and keeps it centred on your arm so you can fight the fish with one arm and land it with the other. Really conducive for kayak fishing. One of my favourite things to have on the water.
Yakattack Leverage Landing Net with Foam Extension
$139.99
*This Oversize Item is subject to a $20 shipping Charge* The revolutionary forearm grip featured on the Leverage Landing Net offers unparalleled stability and control, while the hinged design allows the handle to fold alongside the net for compact and easy stowage… Read More
Kayak Fishing Gear Summary
We just covered most of the core kayak fishing gear in this article, but there's a lot more options from a lot of other brands out there that'll work well for you as well.
For more info, check out 5 Best Kayak Fishing Accessories for Beginners, Top Kayak Fishing Accessories, and Budget vs Premium Fishing Kayaks: What's the Difference?
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