Kayaks and Canoes For The Fisherman

Sometimes standing near the shore or wading into the stream is all you need to do to enjoy a full day of fishing. But it can be a big help to get out into the middle of the lake or down the river. You'll find a greater variety of fish and enjoy the scenery more when you have options.

Canoes have been used for fishing for thousands of years. While the basic design of an ancient canoe would be recognizable today, the materials and details of modern ones are completely up to date.

The first thing you'll notice about any contemporary canoe is that the basic shell is now made of material that is practically indestructible. With modern composites it's possible to make a housing that will stand up well to rocks, underwater logs and anything else you'll encounter on the water.

At the same time they've been made stronger, they are considerably more comfortable than their ancestors. Even those built only fifty years ago couldn't compete with the materials used today. Sure, fishing is an outdoor sport. But that doesn't mean you have to be sore after sitting in a canoe for several hours. With plush modern foam seats and hardy covers they'll provide a relaxing seat that keep its shape and wears forever.

Kayak fishing today offers many of the same attributes. They come in two styles: sit in and sit on. The latter is the more traditional, which allows a rider to actually sit on top of the vessel and paddle along. The other is closer to a canoe, but more angled at each end and narrower.

Whichever style you prefer, you'll need to get over some assumptions about the type of fishing you can do in a kayak. Kayaks tend to be narrower, shorter and lighter weight than a canoe. As a result, they may often travel faster through certain watery terrain. While they are often smaller than canoes, they can still do heavy duty. Fishermen on the Kona coast of Hawaii often bring in monster-sized 50 lb fish while angling from a kayak.

Both canoes and kayaks offer advantages that even a great fishing boat just can't match. Because of their smaller size and lighter weight they can easily be ported to areas that fishing boats just can't go. Some are small enough to be carried by a single person. But even the larger ones are no great burden for a pair of anglers to hold overhead on their way to that favorite fishing spot.

Sizes range anywhere from six feet for a single fisherman to over 20 to hold six with no danger. But even the longer ones are often no more than 150 pounds, making them a breeze to carry. That's the result of using ultra-light materials that still stand up to all kinds of weather and terrain.

If you'd like to extend your range, enjoy a leisurely cruise in outstanding scenery, or just need a vessel that you can use where a boat won't go, a canoe or kayak is just the ticket.

Pelican Getaway 100 Kayak

The Pelican® Getaway 100 sit-on kayak is fisherman friendly with a stable design and 2 flush mount and 1 swivel rod holder. A handy stern storage hatch and a shock cord hold your extra gear and a high-quality adjustable backrest helps to keep you comfortable.
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Colorado 155 Canoe

The ultimate touring canoe offers the most interior space for you and your gear through its exclusive foam filled sandwich construction. Ergonomic bench seats, and molded-in knee cavities make paddling more comfortable and efficient. A full length liner will keep everything on the canoe floor dry. The ribbed sandwich construction makes this the strongest canoe of its kind. Pelican's exclusive keeled design ensures a smooth, stable ride. Includes two rod holders. Weight 89 lbs. Length 15' 6''. Width 36'' .
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