How best to begin

FISHERNORM · 02-24-2010, 10:15 PM

Hello all, I'm interested in getting started with either kayak or canoe fishing in saltwater. I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions on some books or DVDs to get me started. I've found the following. I'd rather have "hands-on" experience but until that happens I'm open to any and all comments and suggestions on how to get started. Thank you.

http://www.floridakayakfishing.com/kayakfishingbook.htm

http://www.floridakayakfishing.com/kayak.htm

Yaksquatch · 02-25-2010, 01:05 PM

http://www.pensacolakayak.com/

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...ed=0CAoQnwIwAA

Check out Pensacola Kayak and Sail. That's where I got to demo the yak I ended up buying. They've got a bunch of different yaks and canoes in stock so you can see and demo different ones and see which feels best for you.

Tell them the boys on team Bloody Waters sent you.

Alex

Linda · 02-25-2010, 02:21 PM

I'd deff say get a sit on top kayak. If you are having a hard time deciding use the search button and you will find a ton of info just in this kayak section...then go do a demo of the top few you're intersted in. I don't believe there is one kayak that suits everyone, you also need to take into consideration what type of fishing you will primarily be doing and that can help you with your decision as well. Good luck and can't wait to see those yak fishing reports!~L

gottafish · 02-28-2010, 01:15 AM

Try before you buy is the rule of thumb. If you have the budget for a Hobie, there are definite advantages, and Key Sailing would be the place try one out. Ocean Kayakand Wilderness Systems seem to be the other 2 most popular brands in our area.

02-24-2010, 10:15 PM	#1
FISHERNORM Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2	How best to begin Hello all, I'm interested in getting started with either kayak or canoe fishing in saltwater. I'm wondering if any of you have suggestions on some books or DVDs to get me started. I've found the following. I'd rather have "hands-on" experience but until that happens I'm open to any and all comments and suggestions on how to get started. Thank you. http://www.floridakayakfishing.com/kayakfishingbook.htm http://www.floridakayakfishing.com/kayak.htm

02-25-2010, 01:05 PM	#2
Yaksquatch Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 1,387	RE: How best to begin http://www.pensacolakayak.com/ http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...ed=0CAoQnwIwAA Check out Pensacola Kayak and Sail. That's where I got to demo the yak I ended up buying. They've got a bunch of different yaks and canoes in stock so you can see and demo different ones and see which feels best for you. Tell them the boys on team Bloody Waters sent you. Alex

02-25-2010, 02:21 PM	#3
Linda Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 1,458	RE: How best to begin I'd deff say get a sit on top kayak. If you are having a hard time deciding use the search button and you will find a ton of info just in this kayak section...then go do a demo of the top few you're intersted in. I don't believe there is one kayak that suits everyone, you also need to take into consideration what type of fishing you will primarily be doing and that can help you with your decision as well. Good luck and can't wait to see those yak fishing reports!~L __________________ www.pckfa.com www.captlinda.com

02-28-2010, 01:15 AM	#4
gottafish Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Collierville, TN Posts: 751	RE: How best to begin Try before you buy is the rule of thumb. If you have the budget for a Hobie, there are definite advantages, and Key Sailing would be the place try one out. Ocean Kayakand Wilderness Systems seem to be the other 2 most popular brands in our area. __________________ Hobie Outback (Key Sailing) '11 GCKFA Tourney 2nd Place King Mack '11 Broxson Outdoors NB Cobia/King Kayak Tournament Winner '11 GB Optimist Fishing Rodeo 2nd Place Cobia '11 Broxson Outdoors NB King Kayak Tournament 2nd Place '11 Key Sailing Snapper Kayak Tournament 2nd Place '11 Bluewater Offshore Kayak Tournament 3rd Place King Mack '11 KBF Red Hot Nights Winner '11 Broxson Outdoors NB Tarpon/King Kayak Tournament Winner GCKFA Master Kayak Angler

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