Full Description
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)
Contents
Front MatterContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart 1: Getting StartedCHAPTER 1: CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOATSit-Insides vs. Sit-on-TopsPonds and LakesRiversInshore and OceanOther Boats: Standup Paddle-boards, Pedals, Inflatables, Motors and CanoesCHAPTER 2: CHOOSING THE RIGHT GEARFly RodsFly Reels, Lines, and LeadersOutfitting and RiggingThe Kayak CrateGo MinimalCamerasElectronicsSafety GearSafety ApparelPaddlesStraight Shaft vs. Bent ShaftHigh Angle vs. Low AnglePaddle FeaturesCHAPTER 3: PADDLE STROKESForward StrokeSweep StrokeDraw StrokeKayak Fly-Fishing Paddle StrokesCHAPTER 4: CASTINGBasic Kayak CastMore Kayak CastsLine ManagementPart 2: Hitting the WaterCHAPTER 5: WARMWATERPond HoppingPro Tips for Fishing Small Ponds and LakesWarmwater Lakes and ReservoirsPro Tips for Fishing Bigger Lakes and ReservoirsWarmwater RiversPro Tips for Fishing Warmwater RiversCHAPTER 6: COLDWATERColdwater RiversPro Tips for Fishing Coldwater RiversColdwater Lakes and PondsPro Tips for Fishing Coldwater Lakes and PondsCHAPTER 7: SALTWATERSaltwater FlatsPro Tips for Fishing InshoreDeeper WaterPro Tips for Deeper WaterIndexAbout the Author
