Winter Kayak Fishing Tips

Monday, 16 November 2009 09:33

Winter Kayak Fishing Tips

Written by adam hayes

font size decrease font size increase font size
Print
Email
Comments (1)

Rate this item

(0 votes)

As the winter months draw near and the cold weather is the unfortunate result, many YAK Angler attempt to find things to do to keep us busy. For the rest of us that can't wait for the warmth of spring to get back out on the water I thought that I would share some cold water fishing tips with you. Below is a video by Jim Sammons (who is quickly becoming the unofficial spokesperson for our sport), to explain a little more about cold water fishing.

Things to remember when going out in the cold water:

Carry all standard safety and first aid items
Always wear you PFD
Stick to water conditions that you know and feel comfortable with
- Never go alone in cold conditions
- Never paddle our further than you are used to going
Know how to get back into your kayak (see video below)
Wear layered clothing
- never wear cotton
Wear a wading belt if you choose to wear breathable wadders
Wear a warm hat and gloves
Wear Neoprene booties

Most importantly just use your head and make smart decisions.

Read 8596 times Last modified on Wednesday, 29 September 2010 06:20

Published in Kayak Fishing Techniques

Tagged under

adam hayes

About the Author: Adam Hayes is an avid kayak angler and the Co. Founder of YakAngler.com. He enjoys spending time on the water with his friends and family and really just about anything than involves growing the sport of kayak fishing.

Latest from adam hayes

Comments

# Derik 2013-11-27 15:42

Thanks for these tips. What about wearing a dry suit? With a life vest, and being a strong swimmer, if I had a dry suit with thermal gear underneath and a floatation vest, I would feel pretty comfortable by myself.

Refresh comments list

Please login to post a comment.

JComments

Kayak Reviews

The list below shows all the kayak brands that have been reviewed by our editors and community members.

Latest From The Forum

- kayak cart, but struggle with possible issues
- Maybe it has something to do with the weight, or maybe not exactly centered.
- 9 hours 34 minutes ago
- Best way to fasten rod to kayak?
- you could also go with basic horizontal rod holders. Chad Hoover did a video on a DIY horizontal set up that seemed pretty slick. I'll see if I can...
- 12 hours 42 minutes ago
- Caught a NEW PB out of my Kayak - 21" Smallie...
- Nicely done, cool to share in your excitement. Those are the days that you remember.
- 1 day 6 hours ago
- Scotty Track Size Adapter -
- I'm not sure I understand. The width of the gunwale is the issue, so even if I put a backing plate on the underside, it won't increase the width so I...
- 1 day 19 hours ago
- Kayak River Trip - Overnighter
- Nice trip report! I live for kayak camping trips. We have one annual one that is eight nights and then I try to do a couple smaller trips throughout...
- 2 days 35 minutes ago

Recent How To's

More Related Articles Below! ___________________________

Tips For Catching Big Fish From Your Kayak
Catching a big fish from a kayak comes with its risks, so if you want to reap the rewards you are going to have to be careful.
What To Look For In A Fillet Knife
There is nothing more fulfilling than not only catching your own fish, but also preparing and cooking it fresh on a campfire. Before you get to dig into your tasty…
Tandem Kayak Fishing Tips
Depending on who you ask and who you plan on taking along, a tandem fishing kayak is either double the fun or double the trouble. There is a good reason…
Stealth - Keeping Your Fishing Rod Safe and Secure
Most fishing kayaks these days include some form of rod holder, but there will always be a market for buying these separately. Stealth is one of the companies that caters…
How To Safely Store Your Catches On A Kayak
After the thrill of successfully reeling in your catch, you are faced with two options; either keep the fish and eat it later, or let it go. However, both of…

Top How To's

Most Popular This Year! ___________________________

Stealth - Keeping Your Fishing Rod Safe and Secure
Most fishing kayaks these days include some form of rod holder, but there will always be a market for buying these separately. Stealth is one of the companies that caters…
Eight Kayak Angler Books Worth Checking Out
With the wealth of information and videos available on the Internet, non-fiction books are not quite as useful as they once were. However, that doesn't mean that all books are…
Most Impressive Kayak Angling Catches Caught On Camera
We have all heard about the "one that got away", which is often accompanied by very elaborate descriptions, but very little in the way of evidence. Fortunately, thanks to how…
Five Essential Kayak Fishing Skills To Master
Kayak angling is a great hobby, but like with most things in life, it does require some skill to master.
Fishing for Rockfish in California's Coastal Waters
Spring has sprung! For many of you kayak anglers this brings up thoughts of chasing bass on the lake or possibly trolling for some trout? For a growing number of…