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does an inflatable kayak Flip easily?

May 4th, 2011 by in Kajak Fishing with 2 Comments

i got an intex K2 challenger kayak today. i was hoping to fish out of it. how sturdy are these kayaks? and just in general inflatable kayaks.

Inflatable kayak for inshore sea fishing?

April 30th, 2011 by in Kajak Fishing with 2 Comments

I’ve experimented with a Sevylor Tahiti, and have concluded that despite the initial worries about punctures, inflatable kayaks are practical fishing boats.

I’m now looking to spend a bit more money and get something a bit more hardcore. I’m looking for something that is good and rigid and that tracks well but can handle a light swell.

I’ve considered the Sevylor SVX200DS or maybe a Sea Eagle Paddleski.

Anybody any thoughts on other makes of inflatable kayak that would be good for fishing in estuaries or coastal inshore seas.

Inflatable Fishing Kayak?

April 29th, 2011 by in Kajak Fishing with 2 Comments

i just got today an intex K2 Challenger fishing kayak. in general how sturdy are inflatable kayaks? i realy wanna fish with it. i just hope it doesnt flip easily

Inflatable Kayaks For Fishing?

January 2nd, 2010 by Michael in Kajak Fishing with 0 Comments

A lot of anglers are on a budget when it comes to selecting their kayak fishing watercraft, and this leads them to wondering about whether or not inflatable kayaks are good for use as a kayak fishing craft. There are a couple things that you have to think about, before you buy your first inflatable kayak, to ensure that you take the necessary precautions, when fishing from an inflatable kayak. If you do intend to save money, by fishing from an inflatable, you are going to need to make sure your hooks get nowhere near the sides of the boat, especially the seams.

When you are fishing, it is highly advised to use sharp hooks. However, when you are fishing from an inflatable kayak, this can quickly leave you in a very bad situation. By landing one of your super sharp hooks onto the boat, and then leaning against it, or even stepping on it, you are going to cause the kayak to begin losing air, or worse, completely deflate, instantly. As you can imagine, unless your gear is tethered to a flotation device, you are going to lose all of the money that you have spent.

Another situation that must be avoided at all costs, while you are fishing on an inflatable kayak, is keeping hooks away from the seams of the boat. It doesn’t matter if you are using a sharp hook, or a dull hook, in this situation, because once it has positioned itself perfectly, into the seam, and you give it a swift tug, you are going to lodge it into the side of the boat. These little plastic flaps provide the perfect spot for hooks to get stuck, and most anglers would simply pull it out, rather than moving slow, and pulling it down, to ensure they aren’t going to put holes into the boat.

As long as you take these tips into advice, you can really have a fun day on the water, while saving money, by purchasing an inflatable kayak. Please though, make sure that you keep these in mind at all times, while you are on the water, to ensure a safe trip back home.