From time immemorial, the kayak for fishing and hunting was used by the peoples of the North. The maneuverability and high speed of this light swimming facility helped to catch not only fish, but also large marine mammals. Currently, their production is put on an industrial basis. But there are also masters who can manually create a kayak using old folk technologies.
Kayak
Open water for fishing is always more interesting and attractive than fishing from the shore. A great helper, reliable and mobile to fish in open water, will be a kayak. Before him there were large and slow boats: catamarans, canoe kayaks and more.
Kayak for fishing is an improved travel version. Designers have worked on the functionality and convenience of a swimming facility. Provided for comfortable seats, all kinds of devices to help fish. You can fish from it in several ways:
- to fishing rod;
- spinning;
- fly fishing;
- into the wiring.
You can fish on rivers, lakes, at sea and even in the ocean, and very large. A specially designed drainage system discharges water into the kayak. In turn, the valves do not allow water to get into the watercraft from below.
The ability to complete the selected model at the discretion of the consumer is a chance to purchase a kayak for people with different incomes. You can choose comfortable seats, holders for fishing rods, even a model of an echo sounder and navigator. An anchor, several airtight containers and convenient “glove compartments” for storing any fishing trifles are provided.
Benefits
Kayak for fishing is becoming increasingly popular among amateur anglers. This is not surprising, because such a vehicle has several advantages:
- it is silent while moving on water;
- has a high speed;
- easy to manage;
- maneuverable;
- resistant to water;
- unsinkable: even if the kayak rolls over, it will not drown;
- special openings are provided through which water leaking into the kayak will flow out (there is no need to scoop up moisture from it);
- does not require special care (processing, painting, special storage conditions);
- light, average weight up to 30 kg;
- mobile, it can be transported without problems on the trunk of a car (there is no loss of aerodynamics and a special trailer);
- it is easy to climb into it from the water, move along it and sit in it (there are special stops for the legs);
- reasonable price, depending on the configuration.
Comfortable and thoughtful design allows you to fully enjoy the "silent hunt." The kayak for fishing is equipped with places for fishing rods, there is a box for bait and gear. A separate container allows you to save fish in water, there is a waterproof sealed container for personal and valuable things. The installation locations of the echo sounder, navigator are provided. Any item or tackle is directly accessible from the fisherman.
Plastic models
The plastic kayak has an advanced design. Modern technologies make it possible to obtain a two-layer model. Between two sheets of plastic there is an air gap. Additional hermetic cavities on the bow and stern add buoyancy to it.
On it you can safely swim past snags, reeds and stones. The strength of the material ensures the safety of the case from accidental impacts, scratches and burnout.
Inflatable models
An inflatable kayak for fishing is no less popular than a plastic one. The standard kit always includes oars, a foot pump, a bag for carrying in the form of a backpack and a repair kit.
It does not take up much space during transportation and storage. Modern materials ensure the long service life of the ship. As a rule, use PVC or tarpaulin. The material is waterproof, non-combustible, environmentally friendly, very durable.
They produce various models of inflatable kayaks that can accommodate from one to four people. They are very popular for families with parents with children.