The Truth about Kayak Fishing: - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorado50 · 03-23-2011, 03:36 PM

Kayak fishing is very inexpensive in the total scheme of things. It only gets expensive when you try to keep up with the "jones'". I like the "kiss" rule....I remember back in the day when I worked two jobs to afford anything...

old_rookie · 03-23-2011, 03:47 PM

And now you need a truck (or a bigger truck) to haul everything down to the beach....

grey zone · 03-23-2011, 04:27 PM

There are only so many ways to get out there and a kayak is about as cheep as it gets. Use your savings to buy the best equipment and clothing you can afford, it really pays off.

Phatford · 03-23-2011, 04:34 PM

I got the Kayak to pick up chicks... Hasn't worked yet though!!! ha ha

wiredantz · 03-23-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Phatford

I got the Kayak to pick up chicks... Hasn't worked yet though!!! ha ha

I love this!!!

No my wife doesn't know the real price, i keep my receipts at work.

Lol i thought this sport would be cheaper that playing video games. Lol was i wrong.

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Originally Posted by grey zone

There are only so many ways to get out there and a kayak is about as cheep as it gets. Use your savings to buy the best equipment and clothing you can afford, it really pays off.

I can not stress this enough.

Don't get me wrong I am not complaining about the price, just when i first started I think i just deceived myself and thought this sport was a set price.

I keep finding things I need... (want/need is a fine line)

coxtanker421 · 03-23-2011, 05:49 PM

i spent 6 grand on my hobie with torqee/hummingbird/werner/livewell. not including rods and reels. i still owe 26 thou on my f250 . but this is the best article yet

dsafety · 03-23-2011, 08:59 PM

Sure, you can spend a lot of money going high end feeding your kayak fishing addiction. You can also get by with a very modest investment. I have a fishing buddy whose gear looks like it was picked up in the Craig's list free section. No bait tank, no fish finder, stuff is held together with duct tape and spit. Still, the guy usually catches more fish than I do. Go figure.

Regardless of the entrance fee cost, there are many things that make kayak fishing a low budget way to feed the addiction. Here is a partial list.

No slip fees

No launch fees

No registration fees

No insurance

Minimal maintenance costs

The only fuel burned is breakfast, (unless fishing with Josh when lunch and sometimes dinner is also required).

A day of fishing burns more calories than a day at the gym.

Free live bait

A twice daily opportunity to make a fool of yourself during launches and landings.

The freshest fish on the planet, (except for last summer)

Free whale watching tours

Camaraderie with a wonderful cast of characters

BWE

Being a frugal guy by nature, kayak fishing is the perfect fit for me. On the other hand, I am also an old guy who should be forgiven for forgetting some of the minor expenses that I may have failed to mention to my wife.

I am headed to the Fred Hall show on Friday and will probably come back with a few necessities that I can't live without. Regardless of the cost, they will surely be worth it. Nope, I won't be telling my wife about those purchases either.

Feel free to add to the list.

Bob

bus kid · 03-23-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

And now you need a truck (or a bigger truck) to haul everything down to the beach....

Tell me about it.....

all in all I have spent less on kayak fishing then I did on just my boat. New truck included.

03-23-2011, 03:36 PM	#1
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Kayak fishing is very inexpensive in the total scheme of things. It only gets expensive when you try to keep up with the "jones'". I like the "kiss" rule....I remember back in the day when I worked two jobs to afford anything...

03-23-2011, 03:47 PM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	And now you need a truck (or a bigger truck) to haul everything down to the beach....

03-23-2011, 04:27 PM	#3
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	There are only so many ways to get out there and a kayak is about as cheep as it gets. Use your savings to buy the best equipment and clothing you can afford, it really pays off.

03-23-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I got the Kayak to pick up chicks... Hasn't worked yet though!!! ha ha

03-23-2011, 05:49 PM	#6
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	i spent 6 grand on my hobie with torqee/hummingbird/werner/livewell. not including rods and reels. i still owe 26 thou on my f250 . but this is the best article yet

03-23-2011, 08:59 PM	#7
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Sure, you can spend a lot of money going high end feeding your kayak fishing addiction. You can also get by with a very modest investment. I have a fishing buddy whose gear looks like it was picked up in the Craig's list free section. No bait tank, no fish finder, stuff is held together with duct tape and spit. Still, the guy usually catches more fish than I do. Go figure. Regardless of the entrance fee cost, there are many things that make kayak fishing a low budget way to feed the addiction. Here is a partial list. No slip fees No launch fees No registration fees No insurance Minimal maintenance costs The only fuel burned is breakfast, (unless fishing with Josh when lunch and sometimes dinner is also required). A day of fishing burns more calories than a day at the gym. Free live bait A twice daily opportunity to make a fool of yourself during launches and landings. The freshest fish on the planet, (except for last summer) Free whale watching tours Camaraderie with a wonderful cast of characters BWE Being a frugal guy by nature, kayak fishing is the perfect fit for me. On the other hand, I am also an old guy who should be forgiven for forgetting some of the minor expenses that I may have failed to mention to my wife. I am headed to the Fred Hall show on Friday and will probably come back with a few necessities that I can't live without. Regardless of the cost, they will surely be worth it. Nope, I won't be telling my wife about those purchases either. Feel free to add to the list. Bob