| Sea Kayaks have been around for over 4000 | | | | models and the more traditional sit-in models. Visit |
| years and were crudely made out of seal skins | | | | your local kayak shop and try out a few different |
| and wooden planks and sticks. Originally kayaks | | | | models to find out which one suit you best. |
| were used by the inhabitants from the Arctic as | | | | Once you have picked out a kayak, you can |
| a mode of transport and hunting platforms to | | | | customize your kayak with accessories and fishing |
| hunt for animals such as seals, whales and sea | | | | gear. Rod holders are essential items to have on |
| kayak fishing. | | | | your kayak, a fish finder, GPS receiver, VHF radio |
| In modern time, the kayaks still retain its shape | | | | are also worthwhile investments. Bring at least |
| but they are constructed with high tech material | | | | two fishing rod and reel combos, with medium |
| such as polyethylene and carbon fibre which make | | | | and heavy test line and enough tackle to allow |
| them much lighter and easier to maneuver. | | | | you to catch various species of fish ranging from |
| Kayaking has evolved into many popular | | | | Spanish mackerel to tuna or sailfish. |
| recreational pursuits such as navigating over fast | | | | Before you set out on your sea kayak fishing |
| river rapids and touring. Also kayak fishing has | | | | trip, it is important that you have proper safety |
| been recognized as a challenging technique of | | | | equipment such as signal flares, whistle and |
| sport fishing. | | | | personal flotation device. Analyze local weather |
| Sea fishing kayaks allow anglers to cover long | | | | forecast and study the current patterns. Learn |
| distances quickly and swiftly. There are many | | | | how to execute self-rescue maneuvers such as |
| types of kayaks available including the sit-on-top | | | | wet exits and rolls in case of a capsize. |