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Kayaking After the frequent attempts at Bribery, beatings, and simply getting towed at Sunrise - S-B opens the Kayak Forums Also see http://www.ultimatekayakfishing.com

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Old 06-17-2010, 10:42 AM   #1
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That's not quite the same as having a larger boat carry a kayak out to where the fish are, so that you only spend less than a minute paddling to the fish.
Your canal analogy would work if I drove to NH to go hiking when there are plenty of hiking trails very close to home.
I'm sure that it's a thrill, but if you are going out to catch a marlin, swordfish or tuna 30-50 miles from shore, doing so from a kayak is only going to decrease the odds of the fish surviving the stress of the fight.
I'm sorry, but for me the act of kayaking entails a long trip powered by the paddle, and an equally long return trip. If you are taking a boat in order to use the kayak for big game fishing, that seems like an "extreme sport" approach to a simpler excursion.
(OK, maybe I just need a cup of coffee.)

In any case, I'm sure the thrill of going for a "Nantucket sleigh ride" can't be beat.
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