Fishing Q&A

Is Sea Fishing Off A Kayak Dangerous?

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Public Comments

1. no, but you must respect the sea,
2. try to pick a time when the waves aren't impossible to overcome, because if you get out there and the waves are huge, you are doomed. But just try to pick a calm day and you will be fine.
3. Not if you have experience with ocean kayaking. Seriously, if you are a novice at kayaking and/or unfamiliar with ocean conditions there are about a gazillion ways to get into trouble in a real hurry. Having said that, there are ocean kayaks that are specifically built for fishing. There are also specially built kayaks for scuba diving, and I've done that myself a few times. The first thing to do is find out who retails ocean kayaks in your area. They will usually offer classes for novice kayakers which teach you the ins-and-outs of safe ocean kayaking. Once you have the lessons under your belt, you can rent an appropriate boat and see if kayak-fishing really interests you. If it turns out to be a good thing, then you might want to look into the various models of boat, some specific-designed for fishing and others that can be easily adapted. Good luck!