Big Fish From a Kayak

Fishing Fury CanoeOur first year together as Fishing Fury we fished mostly out of a 15′ flat back canoe with a 2HP motor. There was something about catching big fish from a little boat, even a big bass could pull us around a bit and muskies could tow us out of bays. We were far more maneuverable than traditional boats, we could get in tight places other boats couldn’t even cast to and find monster bass hiding in the thickest cover. And we always stood up to fish. Two people standing up in a 15′ canoe can be dangerous, but we were pro’s, we could “surf” through other boats wakes while standing and even when Clive hit me in the back of the head with a Mepps Musky Killer, we never fell in. This year with Clive and I abroad, we gave the canoe back to its owner, Devon.

Thanks for letting us use your canoe Devon, without it Fishing Fury wouldn’t have been nearly as furious. Now it’s time for an upgrade, not the boat, the fish.

Kayak fishing has become extremely popular these days, with a few manufacturers making kayaks specificly designed for fishing. Kayak fishing is the culmination of big fish from a little boat, in the open ocean you have a good chance of catching a fish bigger than your kayak.

Kayak Fishing
via Kayakfishing.com

Just last month, on October 25th, Larry Laumanm from La Jolla, California caught the new kayak world record Yellowtail weighing in at 50.65 pounds and 53″ in length. Larry didn’t have to travel far, in fact he caught it in what you could consier his “backyard” fishing spot with his neighborhood off in the distance. La Jolla is actually a very popular kayak fishing area that even has kayak fishing charters and guide services. Jim Sammons, of La Jolla kayak fishing, is believed to be the second person to hook, fight, and land a marlin on a kayak.

For more information on kayak fishing visit kayakfishing.com, kayakfishingstuff.com, kayaksportfishing.com, and kayak4fish.com.

6 Comments
November 8, 2005 by Jonathon Marshall

Filed Under: Fishing, Mexico, News, Saltwater, Saltwater Species, United States
Tagged: ,

6 Comments on “Big Fish From a Kayak...”

SPONSOR
  • avatar Clive
    6 years, 3 months ago #

    I had just read an article bout fishing for tarpon from a kayak before you posted this one. And it was only a #5 that I hit you with, a Muksy Killer would have sent you into the drink for sure!

  • avatar JonnyButts
    6 years, 3 months ago #

    That is awesome fishing. Wonder how that would work on some of the lakes? Could be good on a few where winds don’t pick up super quick.

  • avatar Jonathon
    6 years, 3 months ago #

    I don’t know how well I could stand up in a kayak. But I would certainly like to try.

  • avatar Ralph Solano
    5 years, 3 months ago #

    Kayak Fishing in costa Rica, Central America.
    The country with more of IGFA world recosrd lcass fish.
    inshore and off-shore this a beautyfull tropical place with a lot of oportunities for kayak fishing bussines.
    Im looking for work partner to do kayak fishing here.
    For more information please visit the web site:
    http://www.costaricawildfishing.com
    Thank you
    Ralph Solano

  • avatar Jonathon Marshall
    5 years, 3 months ago #

    Ralph, thanks for the comment, we get so much comment spam that it’s ridiculous but it’s always nice to see a reader posting. I will definitely check out your site.

    What kind of work partner are you looking for? Does the job pay, at least room and board, free fishing?

  • avatar Fishing Fury - A fishing blog about two guys with a serious passion for fishing, the great outdoors, crazy adventures, and heart-pounding entertainment.
    3 years, 9 months ago #

    [...] a good size with a maximum capacity of 850lbs and its has a nice stable flat bottom much like our old canoe. I was able to pick up 50 feet of parachute cord for $2 and a pool noodle for $1.50 to make sure I [...]

Leave A Comment




SPONSOR