"What made you want to fish from a kayak?" I have been asked that question many times, and the answer is really simple. I wanted to fish on the water, but didn't want the expense of owning a boat. Not only that, with a kayak, I am able to fish almost anywhere I want. Lets compare the differences between owning a boat versus owning a kayak.
First a boat will cost much more to purchase. Bass boat, new, will cost at least $9k. Then you need to pay taxes on it, buy plates, get the boat registered etc. Then there is the operating cost of fuel, motor repairs etc. All this can add up to thousands of dollars per year. You also need a place to store this boat when not in use.
A kayak, on the other hand, can cost as little as $500 brand new. Then you need to buy a paddle and maybe a seat. My first paddle cost me $40 new, and a COD seat was $90 new. That's it, now you go fish. Of course as you get more into the sport you will find accessories that you just have to have. It can become fairly expensive, but can also be a very cheap way to get out on the water. Storage is simple, transport is easy and cost is relatively low. My first setup cost me under $500 for everything I needed to get out there.
So my decision was based primarily on cost. That was the easy part. The hard part was selecting the kayak I wanted.
D.S
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