Boat Vs. Kayak 2024

Sandhillcrab reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

clh121787 reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 3:59 AM, J Francho said:

that is a beautiful picture. Is that lake Nunya

J Francho reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 4:13 AM, clh121787 said:
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 reply :

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 reply :

50 is too slow for a power boat, lol.

thebillsman reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 3:35 AM, BassMaster17 said:

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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

Darren. reply :

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 reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 2:49 AM, Sandhillcrab said:
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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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 reply :

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

Jrob78 reply :

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

Hurricane reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 4:48 AM, J Francho said:
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 reply :

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.

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BaitMonkey1984 reply :

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. reply :

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.

scaleface reply :

I have a canoe, a small plastic two man boat and a 22 foot Lowe deck boat .I have access to several canoes and kayaks . At a local lake with a good bass population . no boats are allowed except for 14 foot jon's supplied by the conservation dept.

Ive owned three bass boats in the past . My wife wanted a pontoon so we compromised and bought the deck boat ..It has the same hull as the 22 foot inland boats , so it fishes quite well . 24 volt trolling motor , depth finders and livewell . Its fun to take out but if I really want to have a great day fishing , I'll leave it at home and fish waters where it wont go . Bass are found everywhere. Fishing for unpressured bass is a lot of fun. I do still enjoy the challenge of finding and catching bass on the heavily fished reservoir . but the older I get the more I want to be away from the noise and crowds .

BassMaster17 reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 9:12 AM, Scott F said:

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.

how small can it be that you can fit in a trunk!

Scott F reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 9:15 PM, BassMaster17 said:
how small can it be that you can fit in a trunk!

The pontoons are 9 feet long but they are inflatable. Once you let the air out and take the frame apart, they fold up pretty small.

Sandhillcrab reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 9:12 AM, Scott F said:

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.

I can't fish in a boat with a moter. It gives me headaches.

WIGuide reply :

I'm a boat guy all the way. Kayak's are cool, and I wouldn't mind having one, but it's uses for me would be very limited. There's a lot of smaller lakes around me, but almost all of them have a ramp of some kind that you can get a boat in. Although there's certain areas I may not be able to get into with my boat (it can get into a lot of places people don't think it could) I can get to areas you couldn't in a kayak just because I can cover more ground. There are advantages for both, and cons to both, but for me the boat has more pro's than cons.

OP is it the noise of an outboard that gives you the headaches? If so try getting in a boat with a 4 stroke. They're much quieter.

J Francho reply :

I don't think the attraction is all about accessibility to remote places. Certainly, there's a closeness to the water, and what is happening around you that I don't get in a bass boat. I also fish slower. I don't mean I slow down, I mean I cover water slower, and more thoroughly. I can't tell you how many things I've found graphing when going from spot to spot - things I never knew were there. I wouldn't have seen them at all running 80 mph in the Bullet.

WIGuide reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 11:29 PM, J Francho said:
I don't think the attraction is all about accessibility to remote places. Certainly, there's a closeness to the water, and what is happening around you that I don't get in a bass boat. I also fish slower. I don't mean I slow down, I mean I cover water slower, and more thoroughly. I can't tell you how many things I've found graphing when going from spot to spot - things I never knew were there. I wouldn't have seen them at all running 80 mph in the Bullet.

I can see where some might feel closer and more connected with what's going on around them that's definitely an advantage. As far as how quickly you cover an area though, can't you do the same in you Bullet by fishing things more thoroughly instead of zipping through a stretch of water? Also I know it's a Bullet so its two speeds are fishing and WOT, but you could also find the same spots you're talking about in the kayak by idling around or from spot to spot. I know where you're coming from that it both of those might come more naturally when you're in your kayak because you're limited on how large of an area you can fish and limited in speed to, but you can easily fish the same way out of a bass boat too.

J Francho reply :

I *can* idle around, but in practice, that's limited when I'm on lakes I *think* I know. The point is, I see things in the kayak without trying. It's inherent to the activity. With fishing, I generally live in the moment, so I'm probably not going to stop, turn off the big motor, get up front, drop the troller, grab a rod, and test a theory based on a blip on the radar every time. In a kayak, it's as simple as putting the paddle down and grabbing a rod to make a cast. I think it's a misnomer to assume that idling at 3-5 mph with a purpose is the same as wandering over an area with a kayak. Yes you can slow down, but it's not the same. Just like the opposite. I can generally cover 6-8 miles in a trip in my kayak. I probably cover the aboiut the same fishing in the bass boat, while there's the additional water covered not fishing, but going from spot to spot.

I have both, to compare the two isn't false, but the if you've spent a legitimate amount of time in both, they contrast more than compare.

Sandhillcrab reply :

On 11/4/2015 at 11:07 PM, WIGuide said:

I'm a boat guy all the way. Kayak's are cool, and I wouldn't mind having one, but it's uses for me would be very limited. There's a lot of smaller lakes around me, but almost all of them have a ramp of some kind that you can get a boat in. Although there's certain areas I may not be able to get into with my boat (it can get into a lot of places people don't think it could) I can get to areas you couldn't in a kayak just because I can cover more ground. There are advantages for both, and cons to both, but for me the boat has more pro's than cons.

OP is it the noise of an outboard that gives you the headaches? If so try getting in a boat with a 4 stroke. They're much quieter.

All boat moters so. I'm not sure why. Even trolling moters do. I

bigfruits reply :

another benefit of a kayak or canoe is fishing streams or shallow rivers (new river!). you can get through a class 2 rapid on a good day and portage the sketchy ones. shuttling up river and camping on the way back down to the car makes for a great weekend.

a kayak is more of an adventure, you creep up on more animals, notice more going on around you. its my religion.

bass boat is great for covering water, tournament fishing, better when windy, better view radius, i can jerk my rod downwards....

different animals. wish i had both.

Fishing Rhino reply :

On 11/5/2015 at 8:18 AM, Sandhillcrab said:
All boat moters so. I'm not sure why. Even trolling moters do. I

I'm not being a wise guy, but I'd talk to my doctor about that. It could be a frequency, or harmonics, or perhaps an inner ear thing. I can understand the noisy two cycle engine causing headaches, but a four cycle engine?????? Do you get headaches when riding in an automobile or pickup truck?

I've been on a couple of bass boats with four cycles and the noise created by the boat moving across the water drowns (pun intended) out what little hum the four cycle produces.

Try earplugs, or noise cancelling head phones. You might be hyper sensitive to exhaust fumes, but that wouldn't apply to a trolling motor.

When you have your next physical, talk to your doctor about the headaches.

bassr95 reply :

I've never fished from a kayak, but it seems like sitting on the water would be inconvenient for casting and retrieving lures. I hate sitting on my pedestal seat, and that is still much higher than you sit in a kayak.

J Francho reply :

I generally stand, irrespective of what boat I'm in.

Fishing Rhino reply :

Casting while sitting is not a problem. It's a matter of preferences. But, if you do sight fishing you have a better view of the bottom, the higher you get. That is an advantage, particularly on waters you do not know well. On water with poor visibility it doesn't make much difference.

On the other hand, kayaks and canoes have a stealth advantage due to their low profile.

Sandhillcrab reply :

On 11/5/2015 at 8:41 AM, Fishing Rhino said:

I'm not being a wise guy, but I'd talk to my doctor about that. It could be a frequency, or harmonics, or perhaps an inner ear thing. I can understand the noisy two cycle engine causing headaches, but a four cycle engine?????? Do you get headaches when riding in an automobile or pickup truck?

I've been on a couple of bass boats with four cycles and the noise created by the boat moving across the water drowns (pun intended) out what little hum the four cycle produces.

Try earplugs, or noise cancelling head phones. You might be hyper sensitive to exhaust fumes, but that wouldn't apply to a trolling motor.

When you have your next physical, talk to your doctor about the headaches.

I'm trying to still figure it out. And some cars I do. Most I don't. It's weird. I haven't tried ear plugs yet. I may try that.

Sandhillcrab reply :

On 11/5/2015 at 12:58 PM, J Francho said:
I generally stand, irrespective of what boat I'm in.

So do I. I have a kyack that I can stand in. And I do love it.

Dye99 reply :

Tupperware navy, tried and true. I stick to my yaks.

Fin Stalker reply :

On 11/5/2015 at 10:20 PM, Sandhillcrab said:
So do I. I have a kyack that I can stand in. And I do love it.

KAYAK not KYACK

MOTOR not MOTER

Spell check dude.

WRB reply :

For a long time I owned 2 boats, 14' Lund aluminum w/15 hp OB set up, as a bass boat with my older paper graph/ fish finder and bow trolling motor, my other boat was a 19' either a Ranger or Skeeter w/200 hp OB and newest electronics etc, depending on what years between 1980 to 2005. The aluminum allowed me to go places I wouldn't go with a expensive heavy bass rig and small lakes with hp restrictions.

In 2005 I sold both boats and now have a 17' 6" Triton bass boat w/115 hp, only fish 1 lake today, this fits into my garage.

Kayaks are very versitile boats and very popular, however limited in where, who you can fish with and when you can fish regarding weather and distance...takes a different mine set.

Tom

Sandhillcrab reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 12:33 AM, Fin Stalker said:

KAYAK not KYACK

MOTOR not MOTER

Spell check dude.

I apologize.. I type farly fast. Don't really look to see any mistakes.

Fin Stalker reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 12:49 AM, Sandhillcrab said:
I apologize.. I type farly fast. Don't really look to see any mistakes.

No worries.

I've seen a few full on lectures about grammar on different forums and one of them here. Although I did want to call you on it I didn't want to embarrass you too badly.

bigfruits reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 12:46 AM, WRB said:

Kayaks are very versitile boats and very popular, however limited in where, who you can fish with and when you can fish regarding weather and distance...takes a different mine set.

that's why I bought a new kayak this year. needed my old boat to become a loaner!

J Francho reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 12:49 AM, Sandhillcrab said:
I apologize.. I type farly fast. Don't really look to see any mistakes.

I fix titles when I see errors, otherwise, it's no big deal. I only bother fixing the titles so the search engine can find topics easily.

Sandhillcrab reply :

On 11/6/2015 at 2:54 AM, Fin Stalker said:

No worries.

I've seen a few full on lectures about grammar on different forums and one of them here. Although I did want to call you on it I didn't want to embarrass you too badly.

No. Your good. Thanks for pointing that out. I'll do my best to fix most.

Fishing Rhino reply :

On 11/5/2015 at 10:43 PM, Dye99 said:
Tupperware navy, tried and true. I stick to my yaks.

Yackity Yaks?

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=yakety+yak+don't+talk+back&FORM=VIRE1#view=detail&mid=847BC1C0FF6E36AA8AAF847BC1C0FF6E36AA8AAF

Fin Stalker reply :

I fish from a kayak almost exclusively but I've been wanting a boat for a while now because of some of the advantages of a boat. Mainly space and the ability to go from one point to another quicker (a lot quicker). Also there are times I would like to fish with someome else and be on the same boat.

Scarborough817 reply :

i'm happy with my 12' aluminum with my 9.9 though i would like to have a deck on it instead of standing on a seat

Further North reply :

For me it's "horses for courses".

Boat for bigger water. Can't fish Lake of the Woods, or even a local, 6 mile long lake effectively from a kayak. Even a 200 acre lake would have a lot of down time from something I had to paddle.

Canoe (Don't have a kayak) for small lakes and rivers.

Wade for the really little stuff.

murphy13 reply :

I like that you can actually see what is happening in the water from a bass boat and that you can cover water quicker from a boat. However, I really really really like fishing from my kayak; I can catch some big fish in water that is only 2-6 inches deep and are back hiding in the button bush and sumac bushes. I can also fish some of the very shallow rivers in my area that are home to some very nice smallmouth and pike that you could never get to in a bass boat.

3crows reply :

I do not currently have a bass specific powerboat but I have had small bass boats in the past. I love my kayaks but I am not sure you can cover all bases with either as each has their pros and cons. There are so many places that I cannot go with a larger powerboat and in many places it is simply illegal. I have also owned several canoes and cannot think of a worser vehicle for fishing, YRMV.

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