In the last few years, thousands of Texas anglers have begun utilizing kayaks to explore everything from Hill Country rivers to coastal estuaries in search freshwater bass and saltwater redfish and sea trout. Shannon Tompkins of the Houston Chronicle writes about the advantages of these nimble and cost effective fishing solutions.
“Kayaks are relatively inexpensive (certainly when compared to power boats); can be easily transported without a trailer; allow anglers to access places such as narrow, shallow, rocky Hill Country rivers or knee-deep, back-bay flats that powerboats can’t; and, perhaps most importantly, can be a tremendously effective way to fish.”
Important options to consider for any quality fishing kayak: comfortable seat, durable rod holders and leashes, carrying weight, dry storage, and soft cooler storage.
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