Boat Vs. Kayak

[Sandhillcrab]

So I fish in a kyack. And only a kyack. I have fished in a lot of different boats and don't like most. I like a kyack much more. It's a challenge. I fish tornaments in my kyack. But my question is do y'all like a boat or a kyack more?

[J Francho]

I have two kayaks, a rowboat, an 18' Aluminum bass boat, and a 22' glass bass boat.  I also fish from shore, or wade streams.  They all have their purpose.  I'd say for many situations, I do prefer the quiet solitude of kayak fishing, and not just for bass.  In fact, it's a superior rig for dealing with northern pike, and bigger gamefish.  Being close to the water is a huge advantage.

[rivafishn]

I think most people will like whatever gets them out fishing.  I used to fish out of a boat until dad retired and moved south.  I took one summer off and then got into fishing from a kayak.  For me it is about space and ease.  I don't have the room for a boat and trailer, but a kayak is easy to store for me.  It is also easy to load up and go whenever and wherever I want.  It is peaceful to get out on the water.  There are very little restrictions in where i can fish from a kayak, streams, rivers or lakes, it all has access for a kayak.  

[BassMaster17]

i don't have a kayak, but if i could afford one, i would definitely choose a kayak over a boat. for one they are stealthy, they are fast for not much effort, and having one would give me an excuse to not take my annoying friends fishing with me 

[J Francho]

[clh121787]

that is a beautiful picture. Is that lake Nunya

[J Francho]

that is a beautiful picture. Is that lake Nunya

  Yes, in the town of Biznis, lol.  No, it's a water supply reservior.  No cottages or docks, just wild shoreline.

[Sam]

Sand, hit me up for a boat.

I just can't get to 50 miles per hour on the water paddling a kayak.

[J Francho]

50 is too slow for a power boat, lol.

[thebillsman]

i don't have a kayak, but if i could afford one, i would definitely choose a kayak over a boat. for one they are stealthy,

they are fast for not much effort

and having one would give me an excuse to not take my annoying friends fishing with me

Keep thinking that, then get a kayak haha

[flyfisher]

i don't own a boat but i love my kayak.  I do really like getting out on my dad's jet boat and fishing skinny water in the river though....

[Dogmatic]

Each has there place, like J Francho said. If I had to choose, it would be a yak, for the sole reason that I fish too many electric only, and small bodies of water.

[Bankbeater]

I'll take a boat over a kayak anytime. More room and faster. I also like a boat better in rough water.

[Darren.]

I suppose for me it is the convenience of kayak fishing

that I love. I also fish electric-only reservoirs, so more 

conducive to kayak fishing -- though I do have my yak

outfitted with a trolling motor at the rear. 

 

Jumping around from place to place and getting into

areas boaters can't quite reach is a bonus.

[Scott F]

So I fish in a kyack. And only a kyack. I have fished in a lot of different boats and don't like most. I like a kyack much more. It's a challenge. I fish tornaments in my kyack. But my question is do y'all like a boat or a kyack more?

 

So what is it that you didn't like about the boats you fished out of? Too much room for you and your stuff? Too easy to get from spot to spot? 

I'm not a fan of kayaks. I float rivers in a personal pontoon. I can stop and hold myself just by putting my feet down, I can spin around on a dime, there is nothing more stable, I can transport it in the trunk of a car, and it is very comfortable.

 

I don't want a "challenge" when I'm fishing.  I get enough challenges at work. I'm looking for fun, a nice day on the water and a chance to catch some fish.  Some days, lakes give me my best chance to do well. That's when I take the boat. I can cover a lot of water without a lot of energy in comfort. On days when the river is my best shot, I float in the pontoon.

[bassguytom]

I have several boats and kayaks I like both because they are different kinds of fishing. I fish out of a boat most but do like to take the kayak out to some places I can't get to with a boat once in a while.

[MIbassyaker]

I don't expect I'll ever own a boat and don't want one. Far and away my favorite waters to fish either don't allow motors, or have only carry-down launches, or can only be accessed publicly by paddling in from small streams and creeks.

[desmobob]

I have two float tubes, three canoes, a kayak, a small aluminum boat/15HP kicker, and a 17' aluminum bass boat.  I love 'em all, but the bass boat gets the most use.

 

It's all about getting out on the water!

 

Tight lines,

Bob

[Sandhillcrab]

Very true! I can't use a boat any more due to the morer gives me very bad headaches. So a kyack is the way to go for me

[Sandhillcrab]

No.. The moter gives me very bad headaches.. So I can't use a boat.

[Jrob78]

I'm in a kayak, (or kyack) right now, wishing it was a bass boat.

[Hurricane]

Yes, in the town of Biznis, lol. No, it's a water supply reservior. No cottages or docks, just wild shoreline.

Where is this paradise located? I have a 14 foot canoe I am looking to get out with next year. Got it for Christmas last year and only took it out once.. Busy summer..

[J Francho]

Look up Canadice and Hemlock lakes. Both are less than an hour south of Rochester. Perfect for canoeing, since there's a 9 hp limit. No boat wakes or jet skis. Fishing can be tough, though.

[BaitMonkey1984]

Boat anyway. Less effort and I can bring all the equipment I need and most of what I think I need. Kayak fishing puts such a premium of the amount of rods/gear and I cannot fish comfortably sitting down. 

[Tony L.]

I split it down the middle and purchased a canoe that was small enough (only 14 foot) for me to manage by myself and has a squared off stern to mount a little motor when the situation will allow. I hope to add a boat to the lineup, but my current setup is really all I need to get myself, my gear, and occasionally a friend or two, into just about any type of location that I can fish or camp.

Interesting as I read through the responses, though. I really thought there would be more die-hard boat guys in the comments. Shows how fast the kayak sector is growing, I suppose. That, or the boat guys are out actually fishing like we all wish we were right now.