Monday, 25 July 2011

10 Reasons Why Kayak Fishing


1.    Sneak Up To Your Target

Paddle close to your targets without scaring them away. The stealthy nature of kayak fishing is a key reason for its popularity. You will likely to encounter jellyfish, flying-fish, dolphins, turtles and other marine life while kayaking in the sea.


2.    Go “Yakabout”
Yakabout just anywhere …lakes, rivers, estuaries, mangroves, reefs, bays, harbours, shores, and the more open ocean. A kayak allows access to areas of mangrove and shallow water that are inaccessible to larger and more expensive boats. Mangroves, reefs and other underwater structures are the favourite hideouts of many fish and marine life.
3.    Have Yak Will Travel
Just load up your kayak onto your cartop and go anywhere the road takes you. Even better, if you have a 4WD you can get off-road and launch close to where you plan to fish. No need for heavy and expensive trailer or launch ramp. Kayak fishing offers quick and easy access to fishing grounds that larger and more expensive boats can’t.
4.    Virtually Unsinkable & Indestructible
The polyethylene material used in the construction of the kayak is not only durable but positively buoyant, making it an ideal boating material. With minimum care, a kayak can last you a lifetime.
No expensive maintenance or repairs. Just hose down your kayak with water each time after use. No dry rots, blisters, peeled gelcoats or cracked hulls to worry about. No waxing or expensive engine repairs.
6.    Everyone Can “Yak”
Easy (to learn) and affordable. Thanks to the roto-moulding technology and polyethylene plastic, kayaks have become both affordable and durable. You can choose a kayak that fits your intended use, budget and even colour.
7.    Eco-friendly & Active Lifestyle
No smelly fossil fuel …No engine noise …No Pollution! If you want to get close to your intended targets without scaring them away and leaving a trail of environmental destructions behind, kayaking is the best option for you. If you’re an active person, you can appreciate the workout. .
8.    The Kayak Fishing Experience
For the thrill seekers, the experience of being dragged around by a fish is the unique experience of kayak fishing that you will never experienced on a charter boat. If you are into trolling, simply outfit your kayak with rod holders, paddle, enjoy the surroundings, and wait for the “tremors” when a big fish hits. Or, simply mount a trolling motor, sit back and relax. Alternatively, you can drift and fish.
9.    The Seafarer Wannabe
The ancient Polynesian seafarers of Southeast Asia, crossed the vast oceans, reaching as far as New Zealand and Hawaii, simply by rigging one or more lateral support floats, known as outriggers, and a sail, to their dugout canoes. The outrigger gives greater stability and seaworthiness and the sail harness the energy of the wind, giving the Polynesians a superb versatile ocean going craft. If you are a seafarer wannabe, simply add an outrigger and a sail to your kayak and you can reminiscent the seafaring days of the Malay Archipelago.
10.  The Yak – Fully Loaded
If you have to have your electronic gears, you can mount them all on your kayak. Some kayaks have purpose built console for mounting electronic gears such as fishfinders, GPS, iPods, cameras and cell phones all within your easy reach. Get to your destination, locate your fish, mark your fishing holes, listen to your favourite songs, take pictures, call your love ones, all these while sipping a refreshing cold drink from the comfort of your kayak.
In summary, don’t just wait for your fish, go after them, track them down and sneak up upon them. No more smelly fossil fuel. No more engine noise. No more pollution. Last and certainly not least, no more exorbitant charter boat fees.

Happy kayak fishing!

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