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.
- Kayak Fishing Information includes 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:
- Kayak Fishing Supplies Top Picks for Fishing Kayaks - Top choices for 12 to 14 foot Paddling Fishing Kayak
- Should I motorize my kayak? - Putting a trolling motor on a kayak
- Servicing the Native Watercraft Slayer Propel Drive Unit - by Kerry Peeler
- How Kayaks Are Made - Kayak construction, and what makes some better than others. By Brian Long.
- 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
- Malibu Kayaks Transducer Ready - transducer ready kayaks from Malibu Kayaks are here!
- Kayak Fishing Checklist - The list of items to bring kayak fishing in a checklist format
- The Jackson Kayak Lifestyle - The best way to spend your free time
Kayak Fishing Information:
- Review of the Wilderness Systems Radar - Kerry Peeler
- The all new Malibu Kayaks Stealth 14 - Kerry Peeler
- Jackson Kayaks New Cuda HD - By Kerry Peeler
- The Award Winning Old Town Predator PDL - By Kerry Peeler
- The New Ocean Kayak Trident - Newest addition Trident
- Malibu Kayaks X seat - New seat design for the XFactor
- Hobie MirageDrive 180 - Hobie's new MirageDrive system
- Review of the Jackson Kayak Kraken 13.5 - By Kerry Peeler
- Review of the Wilderness Systems Tarpon 130X - By Kerry Peeler
- The Spotted Bay Bass - By Kerry Peeler
- Become a well versed bass fisherman - By Richard Wohlwend-Penny
- It's all about the plug - surface jig fishing secrets revealed by Kevin Nakada
- Malibu Kayaks Stealth 9 Review - By Andy "Iceman" Allen.
- 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 Motor Systems - Pluses and minuses of various motor systems available. 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.
- Kraken Pump Kit
- Jackson Kayak JTank Quick Disconnect Pump Kit
- Jackson Kayak JKrate
- Jackson Kayak Big Tuna - Got Livewell / Bait-tank?
- 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.
Kayak Fishing Stories:
- San Clemente Island, Islander Style 2016 - Mothership trip aboard the Islander
- 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
Links:
- Big Water's Edge, Kayak Fishing Adventures - Our kayak fishing forum
- Big Water's Edge Gallery - Kayak fishing pictures and video
- OEX California - Leading Southern California Kayak and Dive equipment retailer, the engine behind Kayak Fishing Supplies web site
- Hobie Kayaks - Hobie Kayaks manufacturer's web site
- Jackson Kayak - Jackson Kayak manufacturer's web site
- Native Watercraft - Native Watercraft manufacturer's web site
- Wilderness Systems -Wilderness Systems manufacturer's web site
- La Jolla Kayak Fishing Adventures (Kayak4Fish) - Jim Sammon's kayak fishing forum
- Ocean Kayak - Ocean Kayak manfacturer's web site
- Old Town Canoe - Old Town manufacturer's web site
- Kayak Fishing Supplies Newsletter - Archived Kayak Fishing Supplies Newslwetters