Fishing Frenzy

Now that the warm summer months are rapidly approaching, many folks find themselves wanting to get out on the water to do some fishing. This is a great activity as fishing gives a lot of people the relaxation time that they have been wanting for so long. While some folks do not mind going out on ultra-fast boats to fish, others tend to prefer the peacefulness that comes with kayaking. There is just something about sea or fishing kayaking that people cannot get enough of.

If you have never been kayaking out on your own, then you will want to make sure you have an experienced kayaker with you. Although kayaking is typically a calm ride, there are some pitfalls you'll want to keep your eye on. You may even prefer to wait on buying your own kayak until you get the knack for riding and paddling in one. This will give you the chance to know for sure that kayaking is a sport you'll want to invest your recreational time in. Getting this practice under your belt will also help ensure that you'll get familiarity in knowing what to look for when shopping for your perfect kayak.

When you head out on the water for the first few kayaking experiences, make sure that your experienced friend who's accompanying you walks you through the ropes and answers all your questions. If you don't have access to an experienced kayaking friend, then you will probably want to seek the advice from a professional. Many facilities now offer specialized courses in kayaking. Rent a kayak for a few hours with an instructor and you'll get the best start towards learning this relaxing and fun activity which will provide you with a lifetime of enjoyable water and fishing experiences.

Once you learn everything there is to know, you can pass on the knowledge to your friends and family so that they too can share in the fun. They can get into their very own kayaks or go out and spend some time with you. Either way, this is an adventure that everyone can enjoy with each other. In hardly any time at all, you will all be professional kayakers (or, at least, look like it) and you will wonder how you ever fished before learning how to use a kayak.

Selecting a kayak is a process that begins by considering the lifestyle of you and your family. Kayaks are like many other modes of transportation: There are a wide assortment of models and styles from which to choose. The type of kayak you choose will be largely based on how you plan to use it. Let's take a look at the five hottest brands on the market today. These brands offer a great mix of high-adventure styles. You'll find kayaks that fit nearly every performance requirement--from maneuvering the rapids to a calm ride across the lake to a relaxing day of trout fishing.

1.) Old Town Kayaks. What does a company named the Old Town Canoe Company know about kayaks? Just about everything. Old Town is the oldest and largest canoe and kayak manufacturer, dating way back to 1898. With a much-deserved images for quality, Old Town is known best for leading the kayaking business in craftsmanship and innovation. Old Town's kayaking line includes safe, stable sea kayaks, tandem kayaks, touring kayaks, exciting recreational kayaks and, of course, fishing kayaks. Old Town is known for combining modern materials and stylish contemporary design forms to their traditional, time-honored paddle craft. No wonder Old Town leads as a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen/sportswomen.

2.) Perception Kayaks. When the Great Outdoors calls, Perception Kayaks answer. Perception is a world-class kayaking company that has been creating cutting-edge kayaks since the 1970s. In fact, they pioneered the introduction of the plastic kayak. By using the latest innovative technologies, Perception has moved ahead of the competition by attending to the wants, needs and desires of a new generation of kayaking champions. Perception kayaks are ubiquitous in the touring and recreational kayak line. They also include a wide selection of sporting-rec and sit-on-top kayaks to meet the needs of the most seasoned kayaking enthusiasts. Now, nearly 30 years later, the same enthusiasm that developed the first line of Perception kayaks now drives the creation of today's hottest, sleek, new and innovatively-designed kayaks.

3.) Dagger Kayaks. The story of Dagger begins with a few kayaker friends who worked feverishly in a small shop with a dirt room floor to create leading-edge, world-class kayaks. Dagger kayaks are a kayakers favorite among all brands today. The company is well-regarded for developing and releasing the highest quality kayaks available. The Dagger kayaking line of products are field tested by a collective group of kayaking professionals known as 'Team Dagger' before their products are released to the public. Those who wisely purchase Dagger kayaks can feel confident knowing that their kayak met the highest standards before Dagger was willing to give it their stamp of approval.

4.) Hobie Kayaks. With a proud heritage of water craft behind them, Hobie spawned their ubiquitous brand to become a well-respected leader in sea and fishing kayaks. Hobie claims that 'their mother was a sailboat and their father was a surfboard'. Hobie demonstrates this motto in their water craft design. This results in the creation of the most innovative, high-tech kayaks on the market today. Hobies expertise and heritage redefines the industry standard. Take, for example, their MirageDrive pedaling system. This system uses two underwater flippers similar to a penguins fins, to power the kayak. In addition, Hobie kayaks integrate a seamless, roto-molded, polethylene construction method. Some people argue that Hobie kayaks are closer to guided missiles than typical traditional kayaks of years gone by.

5.) Pelican Kayaks. Now in their 40th year, Pelican International is known as an industry leader in producing affordable, high-quality water craft products. Pelican manufacturs hundreds of boats, from fishing boats and pedal boats to canoes and, of course, durable and economical kayaks. Pelican has led the field in developing exclusive technologies that set standards of benchmarked excellence for impact resistance, and for their products to regain their shape after violent impacts, in addition to their UV-protected shells. Pelican's target market is the recreational user. Their kayaks are an excellent choice for the outdoor enthusiast and nature-lover looking for a balance between quality, value and affordability.

For individuals who have not yet discovered the experience with kayaking, they may not fully understand what all the fuss is about. It is vital to point out,however, that once folks take their first ocean kayak or kayak fishing trip, they suddenly see the light and understand what everyone has been raving about throughout the years. Whether in the ocean, river, or lake, kayaking is just about the best all-around fun time you can have on the water. Since most kayaking is done at relaxed speeds, you are in a position where you can take your time and take in all of nature's scenery. Our lives are already hectic enough, so there is no reason to do anything else other then move slowly and relaxed out on the water.