When we arrived in Dubai more than 13 years ago, one of the first things we did was start looking for a boat to start fishing. We had heard so many stories about the great fishing here that we just had to get involved in the action.
I loved the fishing from our power boat, hooking many a big fish and fighting them in. Spending hours and hours of great leisure time, but something was lacking …. physical exercise!!!
I am a keen sportsman and love getting a workout and when I saw the guys kayak fishing on the Durban coast in South Africa I knew that this was it for me. I was hooked. (excuse the pun!)
My first year in a kayak, I went fishing over 50 times in areas used almost exclusively by power boats. The quality of the catch and the experience changed my life as a fisherman. For many, kayak fishing becomes more than just a hobby or a sport and turns into a lifestyle pursuit.
The difference between catching a fish from a kayak and catching a fish from a power boat is like driving a motorcycle and driving a car. Catching a fish from a kayak is an exhilarating experience and is a must for any keen fisherman and an appealing way to pursue a sport that has traditionally required expensive and complicated boats that are beyond the reach of most people. Modern kayaks are descended from ancient Eskimo watercraft developed for the purpose of obtaining a livelihood from the sea by allowing their occupants to hunt and fish for a variety of marine animals. If kayaks seem too small to be used as a fishing vessel, consider that these primitive hunters used them to procure not only fish, but even seals, walrus, and small whales.
The key to modern kayak fishing is the open cockpit, sit-on-top model with a wide beam for extra stability and for carrying the necessary tackle. These molded glass fibre kayaks are, low cost, and easy to paddle, (high glide characteristic) and the foot pedal controlled steering rudder system making them the most suitable for kayak fishing.
Serious fishermen who have started fishing from kayaks say they fish a lot more frequently than they did before. The simplicity of the kayak makes it easier to get out on the water, anywhere! Whether it be Dubai, Fujeirah or Musandam, it is easy to get a kayak into the water and catching fish, fast! Simply tie it to the roof racks of a car, and go.
Sea kayaks optimized for sport fishing can be equipped with mounted rod holders, GPS receivers, and even deck-mounted electronic fish-finders powered by a small sealed lead acid battery mounted inside the boat. In addition to this specialized fishing equipment and the usual assortment of artificial lures or live bait that any fisherman requires.
Check out our website which lists the full range of kayaks and contact me for pricing and any queries which you may have.
Byron.
Our website is www.leadingedge-s.com.
