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Kayak Fishing Information and Resources

Kayak Fishing Information and Resources

On this page, we compiled some articles you will hopefully find useful. We have some general information - from rigging your kayak & tools involved, popular kayak fishing knots and rigs, some tips on fishing techniques, kayak fishing checklists to very important safety information.

Over time, everyone develops their own kayak fishing style. Some people prefer to fish the lakes or bays, others like to venture out in the open ocean. Some folks like to rig their own kayak(s), others prefer to have that part taken care of by professional kayak fishing establishments such as OEX.

Regardless, the basic concepts outlined within these pages will always apply.

General Information section contains a number of articles on common kayak fishing questions we're frequently asked.

Within Kayak Fishing Information, we included some wisdom from OEX Pro Staff kayak fishermen on specific fishing techniques.

Fishing Stories section has diaries of some most memorable days of kayak fishing.

Finally, the bottom section will have some useful external kayak fishing informational links.

General Information:

Selecting A Seat -Benefits and drawbacks of various kayak seats. By Brian Long.
A Complete Guide To Transporting Your Kayak -Safely transport any kayak on any vehicle, the right way. By Brian Long.
Fishing Kayak Selection -How to select the kayak that's right for you. By Brian Long.
Buyers' Guide To Selecting The Right Kayak - information to help you select the right kayak for you
Everything You Need To Know About Paddles - The information to assist in paddle selection
Bait Tank Options - Information on live well types for your fishing kayak
A Guide To Live Bait -How to catch it, keep it and use it
A Quick Guide To Live Baitfish In Southern California -Identify different types of baitfish. By CJ Siebler
Sea Kayaking Safety - General kayaking safety information anyone venturing out in the open waters should know
Surf Zone Safety -Learn how to get through the surf zone safely
Troubleshooting Your Kayak - Fix leaks and electrical problems yourself
Rigging Your Kayak - Description of equipment, tools and material you will need to rig your kayak "do it yourself" style
Why Use a Fishfinder? - Here your will find some answers
Storing Your Kayak - Useful tips for storing your kayak
Fishing Knots and Rigs - The most popular fishing knots and rigs for kayak fishing with "how to" illustrations
Kayak Fishing Checklist - The list of items to bring kayak fishing in a checklist format

Kayak Fishing Information:

Top 10 Fishing Kayaks of All Time -As determined by KFS staff members.
What Makes A Fishing Kayak? -Things to look for in a fishing kayak. By Brian Long
Kayak Fishing: Dress For Success -What to wear, and why. By Brian Long
Clues To Finding Active Pelagics -Locating pelagics such as yellowtail in a kayak. By CJ Siebler
Caring For Your Catch -Proper fish handling in a kayak. By CJ Siebler
Springtime Yellowtail -How to catch yellowtail from a kayak in the spring. By Andy "Iceman" Allen.
Kayak Fishing For Yellowtail -An introduction to yellowtail fishing from a kayak. By Brian Long.
Winter time kayak fishing at La Jolla -Winter time at La Jolla, CA can bring some of the biggest fish.
Fishing With Iron - comprehensive guide to fishing heavy iron from kayak by La Jolla Yo-Yo King Pat Holmes
Kayak Fishing For White Seabass In The Spring -Spring is the best time to target white seabass and a kayak is the best way to do it. By Andy "Iceman" Allen.
Kayak Fishing For White Seabass -Tips and tricks for targeting the elusive white seabass from a kayak. By Brian Long
Targeting White Seabass - insights on White Seabass fishing from OEX Pro Staff member Andy Allen - Iceman
Night Fishing For Bass -Kayak fishing for saltwater bass at night. By Andy "Iceman" Allen.
Targeting Halibut From a Kayak - Everything you need to know about targeting halibut from a kayak. By Andy "Iceman" Allen.
Targeting Halibut -Kayak fishing for halibut by OEX Pro Staff member Brian Long
Catching Live Squid -Catching live squid for bait. By CJ Siebler
Why Malibu Kayaks are Ultimate Kayak Fishing Machines - Brian Long's insights on Malibu Kayaks, popular fishing platform.

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Kayak Fishing Stories:

Kayak Fishing in East Cape Mexico - big game kayak fishing for Marlin and Stripers in East Cape, Baja California, Mexico
Kayak Fishing San Clemente Island - kayak fishing adventures on mothership trip aboard Islander.
My First Kayak Thresher - great story by Chris Fierro about the day he caught his first thresher shark on a kayak
Ghost Stories - targetting white seabass, elusive "ghost", in Southern California
Kayak Fishing on The Sea Of Cortez, Mexico - a long diary from mothership trip in Sea Of Cortez Mexico

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Links:

Big Water's Edge, Kayak Fishing Adventures - Our kayak fishing forum
Big Water's Edge Gallery - Kayak fishing pictures and video
OEX Dive and Kayak Centers - Leading Southern California Kayak and Dive equipment retailer, the engine behind Kayak Fishing Supplies web site
Anglers Yak Shack - The home of KayaTank (TM), the only internal bait tank available to kayak fishermen
Malibu Kayaks - Malibu Kayaks manufacturer's web site
Ocean Kayak - Ocean Kayak manfacturer's web site
Hobie Kayaks - Hobie Kayaks manufacturer's web site
Kayak Fishing Association of California - A volunteer, nonprofit grassroots advocacy group dedicated to preserving and expanding kayak fishing opportunities
Kayak Fishing Zone - Kayak Fishing Story Central

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