Kayak Fly Fishing

Kayak fishing is one of the fastest growing segments in the sport of fly fishing. In addition to getting you away from the bank and to unpressured water, they are stealthy, easily transported and stored, and modern boats offer a plethora of options for fresh- and saltwater anglers. This complete guide to fly fishing from a kayak thoroughly covers techniques, tackle, choosing the right boat and how to rig it, and strategies. Fishing pros featured include Pat Cohen (upstate New York), Chris LeMessurier (Michigan), Juan Veruete (Pennsylvania), Drew Haerer, Brian Cadoret (Vermont), Casey Brunning (Louisiana), Conway Bowman (California)

The popularity of kayak fishing has grown immensely in recent years. But relatively few kayak anglers realize the potential of their vessels for flyfishing. This book explains why, how and where kayaks make superior flyfishing boats. Using the backdrop of his home waters in the Chesapeake Bay Region, the author describes a style of kayak flyfishing that transfers easily to tidal creeks and freshwater impoundments anywhere. Topics include: * Choosing the proper flyfishing gear and flies * Selecting and rigging a kayak for flyfishing * Targeting various species throughout the year * Techniques and strategies to catch them * Safety This book unlocks the mysteries and dispels the misconceptions about kayak flyfishing to bring it to a wider community of anglers.

"This guide gives you a quick, clear understanding of the essential information you'll need to get started in the growing sport of kayak fishing. Routh covers everything you will need to know for safe, fun and successful fishing from a kayak." -- Back cover.

A thorough introduction to an increasingly popular fishing sport. Did you know that kayak fishing has shot up in popularity over the past few years? Americans take more than 38 million kayak fishing trips every year. While most outdoors enthusiasts think of kayaks simply as boats, there are many great reasons to take up fishing from a kayak. A kayak is cheaper to maintain than a larger fishing boat; it can be launched from almost anywhere and piloted by almost anyone; and kayakers can access places larger boats can’t, opening up new fishing spots. So join in on the fun with The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing. Joel Spring guides readers through choosing a kayak from the various types, transporting it, and outfitting it with the absolute necessities. He covers vital safety information, from life-preservers and waterproof cell-phone cases to boat traffic and weather concerns. Finally, he offers key insights for a successful kayak fishing experience. Topics covered include: Standing to fish Casting under brush and trees Fishing in the wind Bait, casting, fly, and night fishing tips, tactics, and techniques Landing fish in a kayak And much more! Spring finally offers further advice on kayak maintenance as well as making kayak fishing a friend and family event. Pick up a copy of The Ultimate Guide to Kayak Fishing for a complete introduction to this great, less-known fishing sport.

Anglers of every skill level will benefit from the secrets and strategies that obsessed bass angler Chad Hoover has learned from years of catching trophy bass. The insight he's gained by using his kayak to remain undetected and observe bass reacting naturally to different lure presentations, is invaluable and guaranteed to improve your effectiveness on the water.

With stunning new photography and contributions from 20 influential kayak angling pros, this edition provides new kayak anglers with a solid foundation of skills and concepts for a safe and comfortable entry into the sport. Experienced kayak anglers will benefit from a wealth of tips, tricks, and advanced kayak fishing techniques.

Storied Waters chronicles the author’s six-week odyssey from Maine to Wisconsin and back to explore and fly fish America’s most storied waters and celebrate the writers and artists who made them famous. In a 5,000-mile odyssey covering over 50 locations in eight states, Van Wie follows and fishes in the footsteps of giants from Thoreau to Hemingway, Robert Traver to Corey Ford, Louise Dickinson Rich to Aldo Leopold to Winslow Homer and many more. Storied Waters provides a virtual roadmap through 200 years of fly-fishing literature and a literal roadmap—complete with local fishing tips—to the hallowed waters of our sport. In each chapter, informative sidebars detail fishing spots, best times to fish, major hatches, and other intel. Storied Waters is a grand vicarious adventure, driving the backroads for weeks at a time exploring beautiful places, and meeting fascinating people who share a common interest. With an easy, conversational writing voice enhanced with spectacular photographs, Van Wie relates an eclectic mix of travel narrative, natural history, and fishing tips and advice, as well as a deep (but sometimes humorously irreverent) appreciation for the writers who have created such a rich legacy of stories about fishing over the past 200 years.

In a casual narrative style, the author recounts his on-the-water experiences while fishing from a kayak. He provides solid advice about various kayak fishing techniques. He explains that fly fishing is indeed possible and effective from a kayak and he covers the use of conventional light tackle. Although the text contains practical guidance, it is not strictly a "how-to" book. Rather it is a treatise that explains why kayak fishing is such an enjoyable pursuit. There are interesting vignettes of close encounters with various forms of wildlife while kayak fishing. There are humorous tales of fishing trips with others who also share a passion for kayak angling. But mostly it is about how a fishing kayak has expanded the angling horizons of one individual and how the hobby can do the same for the reader. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, The Simple Joys of Kayak Fishing is an entertaining read that will resonate strongly with existing kayak anglers and will entice those contemplating the hobby to join in on the fun.