Like last week’s article, 5 Fishing Kayaks Under $500 my goal is to get you on the water and fishing. I don’t care if it’s a $50 kayak you bought off Craigslist or a $2,000 fully rigged yak you picked from you local dealer. If the boats get you onto the water and back safely in my eyes it’s a keeper. This week I came up with a list of 5 kayaks any angler can easily use for kayak fishing, this time they are all under $700.

Talking to many perspective kayak anglers, one thing I often hear is “I can’t afford a $1,000 - $2,000 kayak”. Many fishermen looking at buying a kayak feel overwhelmed by the cost of many popular fishing kayaks. Folks you don't need to rock a 2K dollar kayak to catch fish. I’ve compiled a list of 5 sit on top kayaks that are under $500, giving you some cheaper options to get out onto the water and fish.

As I sit here thinking about what to write about, the leaves changing color outside remind me about some recent posts I’ve read on some forums concerning YakAngling in colder water and an experience I had during my first season in a kayak.  Where I’m not going to cover specific safety and dry gear except for your PFD, and your better be wearing it. What I’m going to talk about getting back into your kayak when you end up in the water after playing turtle, specifically deep water re-entries or self rescues.

Oregon, this weekend, joins its neighboring states of Washington and Idaho with mandatory boat inspection stations.  Kayaks are not exempt from these inspections which seak out possible invasive species that include quagga mussels, eurasian milfoil, and more.  Failure to stop will get you pulled over, and ticketed by the state patrol.  Let's take a look at common trouble areas on kayaks and how to deal with them.