kayak fishing

kayak fishing
use of a kayak to catch fish. Equipment is similar to that used in larger and more stable boats but somewhat specialised to allow for the smaller size of the kayak and the possibility of tipping. Larger fish will tow the kayak through the water, part of the thrill of his form of fishing

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