Table of Contents
Acknowledgments v
Introduction vii
Part 1 Getting Started 1
Chapter 1 Choosing the Right Boat 3
Sit-Insides vs. Sit-on-Tops 6
Ponds and Lakes 8
Rivers 14
Inshore and Ocean 19
Other Boats: Standup Paddleboards, Pedals, Inflatables, Motors, and Canoes 23
Chapter 2 Choosing the Right Gear 31
Fly Rods 36
Fly Reels, Lines, and Leaders 39
Outfitting and Rigging 46
The Kayak Crate 48
Go Minimal 50
Cameras 52
Electronics 52
Safety Gear 54
Safety Apparel 58
Paddles 62
Straight Shaft vs. Bent Shaft 64
High Angle vs. Low Angle 65
Paddle Features 65
Chapter 3 Paddle Strokes 69
Forward Stroke 69
Sweep Stroke 71
Draw Stroke 74
Kayak Fly-Fishing Paddle Strokes 75
Chapter 4 Casting 81
Basic Kayak Cast 83
More Kayak Casts 85
Line Management 85
Part 2 Hitting the Water 91
Chapter 5 Warmwater 93
Pond Hopping 95
Pro Tips for Fishing Small Ponds and Lakes 100
Warmwater Lakes and Reservoirs 108
Pro Tips for Fishing Bigger Lakes and Reservoirs 114
Warmwater Rivers 121
Pro Tips for Fishing Warmwater Rivers 125
Chapter 6 Coldwater 135
Coldwater Rivers 136
Pro Tips for Fishing Coldwater Rivers 140
Coldwater Lakes and Ponds 147
Pro Tips for Fishing Coldwater Lakes and Ponds 150
Chapter 7 Saltwater 157
Saltwater Flats 162
Pro Tips for Fishing Inshore 170
Deeper Water 178
Pro Tips for Deeper Water 178
Index 184
About the Author 190