How do I learn to enjoy the sea?A friend got injured and basically handed me two pedal kayaks (similar to pic, a bit larger).>Took it out and pedaled.>enjoyed just going around but found that unlike hiking I can't really bring all that much with me.>Not like I'm cooking over a fire sitting on a kayak.>Got bored of baking in the sun j>just paddled around for exercise.I've never fished before in my life, the whole pole-fishing thing seems like a moneyhole but idk. I think the kayak has a fishingpole stand.I definitely need to figure out some kind of shade for itNot sure what else is out there, would appreciate some thoughts from sea-faring anons
I'm scared of the sea and currents and giant squids. I wouldn't use them
>>2868440>fishing thing seems like a moneyholeIt doesn't have to be. You can get a perfectly serviceable rod and reel combo for under 100 dollars with basic tackle for bait fishingIt is only if you get into a lot of lures where it gets expensive.
>>2868440When I was a youngster, I would kayak and fish on family vacations. My parents are not /out/ people, so that was the only time I'd ever do those things. I'm now a huge fisherman and sell fishing gear for (not much of a) living. I got a kayak last year, and I highly recommend getting a trailer if it's a fishing kayak, since hauling them by yourself is a pain. It deterred me from kayaking. When I did go kayaking, I was too tired and overwhelmed to do any meaningful fishing most of the time. Thus, I just paddled around, and I really enjoyed that. If I ever got a motorized boat, you'd never see me joy riding in it. For me, boats are a tool to fish. Except for kayaks. Kayaks (and maybe canoes) don't have to be a means to an end. They are fun just by themselves.Fishing does not have to be a money pit. Since you're on salt, you will want to get some salt-grade fishing gear, but it doesn't have to be expensive. Like another anon said, you can get into the sport for $100. I would suggest getting a paddle if you don't already have one.
>>2868440>unlike hiking I can't really bring all that much with me.Just tie a pack to the front or back of the boat. You should be able to carry more not less
>>2868440I have this exact kayak and fish from it. you can get a simple rod and reel for like $60. just buy some shrimp, throw some circle hooks on a leader, and you're good to go.
