How to Choose the Right Fishing Kayak

Fishing kayaks come in all shapes, sizes and styles. In this video we look at how to choose the right fishing kayak for your style of fishing. Pedal fishing kayak vs paddle fishing kayaks and what to consider for your fishing kayak.

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[canajian]

Great info Ken, as a 61 year old 215 lb 5'10 old guy I can say, I've had a kayak for a few years, i used to use a 14' 20hp aluminum boat, then a 12 ft aluminum with a 6 hp motor..
But then I discovered sit on top kayaks,
I was at a retailer and saw a clearance on a sit on top kayak for 250 dollars, I bought it and added about 50 bucks of accessories and low and behold it worked...
And the following year my wife saw my interest and she bought me an actual sit in top Pelican icon 100x angler kayak, and I have to say it works great for me and she found it on clearance for around 499 dollars..
And then she decided to join me paddling and used the first kayak, and she absolutely loves kayaking now.
So I can say you don't need to spend a fortune to get into kayaking, all one has to realize is that it all depends on your needs, you don't need to spend a fortune to get out on the water safely and enjoy your voyage..
Just be safe and buy a good paddling vest, leashes, tie downs and a decent paddle, in your size, and means to get from home to a body of water you can enjoy...

[waltbrim]

Another key advantage, unless you're a maniac kayaker making tons of noise is the stealth factor. I watched three motorboats go thru a channel and they caught nothing. I went through and besides catching fish on the pole I was using; I had a fish actually jump out of the water and bite the lure on my spare rod that was hanging loose over the water. That was a first for me.

[tman]

In my opinion your channel is hands down the most helpful & complete Kayak channel on YouTube. As a complete beginner, what I've learned from you is huge. I thank you for this.

On another note I've just watched another channel showing a particular Kayak review & the couple taking the Kayak out on the water don't wear a life jacket etc, but instead just take it with them as storage in the boat.
Also when paddling, they're doing so with the paddles upside down.

Quite unbelievable & just shows how clueless some Kayakers are. Yet these types feel they're upto the job at doing Kayaking reviews.

I'm a complete beginner but yet after watching your channel videos, I feel I know much more than many doing videos about them.


Again, thanks to you.
Brilliant channel & perfectly clear information.

[jjmikey]

Very good information for helping fishermen make kayak type decision, but I was hoping portability would be covered. Since the boat has to be gotten to the water, weight, cartoppability, needing a trailer, ...etc., are very important considerations.

[kayakreview]

nice. all key features are said, all the main pros and cons are mentioned. thanks a lot!

[schambers]

I'm very lucky that I got one of the Mayflies and my husband runs a Liska... Living at the head waters of the Current River in Missouri. A kayak is a must!!! When I was researching I looked for the most room for storage. I wanted something that we could have our fishing gear in, as well as something that we could put our camping gear in.... I was also looking at something that would be a one time purchase.. I didn't want something that every 2 years I had to rebuy.... The only thing I forgot to look Was the weight of the Would it be something I could pick up and port??? Now don't get me wrong I love my Mayfly... But my green machine is heavy...lol. I'm lucky that I go with my husband and together we can port both of our kayaks. Also we have a cart that helps and that is a C-tug. That has made all the difference in the world. We've also learned to take a look at backpacking. We look at the ultra light items.... That is helped tremendously That has helped tremendously on keeping our weight down for camping items. So I would tell anyone looking at getting a kayak. See how much your kayak weighs. Can you move it on land by yourself? Then look at the weight your kayak can hold. How much do you weigh, and how much does the items you want to put in there weight? Now make sure you keep that weight as far below as the maximum weight that kayak can hold. The more weight in the kayak the slower it will go. If you can store your gear inside the kayak. The less chance you have of tipping the kayak. Now these are just my humble opinions. Never get on the water without your life jacket on.... It's never worth your life. And please check with the manufacturer to see the best way to store your kayak. Do you have room to do that?

[SirBoden]

I’m apparently odd. I only fish on big whitewater rivers from a sit on top 10’ paddle Kayak (Moken 10v2).
One helpful hint: While I can safely paddle on pond water my friends with peddle kayaks cannot safely follow me into whitewater. Don’t use a peddle drive on whitewater, it won’t be in working condition for long. Peddle kayaks don’t turn fast enough to safely positioning yourself in eddies and are far too heavy to paddle upstream in current if you choose to paddle it.
Much love everyone, take care 🙏☯️

[bruceacphoto]

1:42 seems like an eternity...before u FINALLY say ...." let's get into it'"😵‍💫

[kayakbob]

One thing you didn't mention..is the seat in the high position changes your center of gravity