Task 22: Ultimate Type of Fishing, A true ''Toss up'' Task

This Task wasn't easy for me. If we had  coldwaterTrout fly-fishing opportunities closer to home, it would be fly fishing hands down. There is nothing like standing in that cold stream, surrounded by Mother Nature. In my opinion Fly Fishing is an Art. A skill that is nearly forgotten but regaining on popularity. More and more women are seen casting a Fly. For my own victory I caught my very first Large Mouth Bass on a Fly. I can?t wait to do it again. What does one need for this Sport: Fly rod and a selection of flies for what you looking to catch. That is pretty much all you need to start. I would strongly suggest looking for your local Fly Fishing Club and try to take some lessons. Trust me, it looks so easy but is different then a conventional rod. Sad truth is for cold stream fly-fishing I have to travel a minimum of 3 ½ hours. With that said onto my ??other ?? passion.

 Saltwater Kayak Fishing

 When I started all I was interested in was kayaking. Fishing was not on my radar. Good thing I bought a versatile Kayak that adapted to my fishing addiction. Fishing from a kayak is unique; I can go into places a motorboat can?t go. There are many features that would trump over a motorboat any day. One of the biggest advantages right now is, no gas needed. 100% human power. (There are some Kayaks available with electric motors now). My Kayak of choice is the Native Ultimate Tegris 12. Which is an ultra light Hybrid. It is not a sit inside or a sit on top. With the wide hull this kayak is extremely stable and one can stand up for fly-fishing or sight casting. (For a Woman these ultra light Kayaks are ideal, no man needed for loading and unloading) Kayakers tend not to need trailers either , most transport their Kayaks on top of their cars or trucks.  Do to the quiet nature of kayaking, people get to get up close to a lot of wild life. To me that is a bonus of kayak fishing. My favorite-targeted fish is the Red Drum; the Red Drum tends to feed on the Flats a lot. Once again, I can literally be on top of that fish in my Kayak. All I need is a few inches of water.
 The following items are needed for Kayak fishing.
 Kayak
 Paddle ? Trust me it pays to invest in a good lightweight paddle
 PFD ? Personal Floating Device
 Whistle
 Light
 1 or 2-Rod Holders
 1 Milk Crate for holding your tackle and extras
 A Two Way Radio or Cell phone in a waterproof floating container.
These are just basic items that I would consider the minimum to get started with. As with many things, you get what you pay for in a Kayak. My Kayak was $2000; I would buy it again and again. For me it was the right choice. She is the Cadillac down to the cup holder
 Once again I would suggest you seek out you local Kayaking Club or if none are near pick up a book about Kayak fishing.

I would recommend Cory Routh?s Book Kayak Fishing The complete Guide (also available with a Video) http://www.ruthlessfishing.com/Order-My-Book-and-DVD.php

Please check your local laws regarding kayaking. Here in Virginia you do not need to register your non-motorized Kayak, however as soon as you put an electric motor on a kayak it has to be registered just like a boat. Also make sure you check the legal limits for the fish you are targeting.

Please remember to take your Children fishing, they are our next Generation Angler
Tight Lines
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