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Kayak Fishing FAQ's

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We get a lot of questions about kayaks and kayak fishing.  We've summarized the most frequented topics here-

What kind of kayak should I buy?   This is a loaded question and you won't find your answer on the message boards.
Bottom line is it's a personal preference decision and you need to go out and get acquainted with some kayaks.  So many factors to consider, such as your budget, where you will be fishing and how you will be fishing.  Are you fishing surf/rough conditions, marsh, small lakes, all of the above?  Will you flyfish?  Is standing a "must".  Are you paddling long distances or short?  Will you take long distance paddle-only trips?  Are you a flyfisherman?  Are you light or heavy build?  Do you only river or float fish?  All of these factors play into the right kayak for you.  The best thing you can do is get in kayaks and go paddling and/or fishing before your first purchase. 

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Paddlin' the Pass

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Mothershipping to skinney waters of Marsh Island  

 Marsh Island is a popular recreational fishing, shrimping and crabbing location. It’s an important destination and sanctuary for waterfowl and other inhabitants including alligators, fisheries, and furbearers. Most locals fish the major tributaries, lakes and weirs reachable by power boat.  Consequently there are many little-explored and less fished bayous and marshes within the Island.  Power boats simply cannot get to them.  Bad for big boats.  Good for Fishing in SW Passkayak anglers...

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