Chatter COMMUNITY Paddle or Fish?
Ken Schultz’ essay “Paddle or Fish” from Kayak Angler’s 2013 Early Summer issue (
www.rapidmedia.com/0055) got anglers talking on social media. “When it comes to kayak fishing,” Schultz wrote, “you’re either a paddler or a fisher- man.” We asked readers if they came to paddling from fishing or fishing from paddling. “I had never paddled before,” says Australian angler Marc Bath on Kayak Angler’s online forum, “but for some reason I was drawn to the kayaks.” Now that Marc’s wife has allowed him to get a kayak, he finds as much joy in paddling as fishing. “The other day I had two young seals playing around my kayak while I was fishing.” Charles Levi Jr. also calls himself an angler before a kayaker, “But kayak
fishing has made me a better fisherman,” he posted on Kayak Angler’s Face- book page. It came as no surprise that most readers started as fishermen who then discovered kayaking. Dan Walker was an exception, “I started fishing for dinner on multi-day kayak trips,” he writes, “now I am hooked on the fishing part.” Justin Chamoun fished and kayaked, but it took a friend’s advice for him to put the two sports together. “I realized what I had been missing when I was paddling around looking at shells and rays.” Some readers find the paddling part more challenging than catching fish. Nathan Pickering joked, “My pad- dling skills are equivalent to a whitewater kayaker’s fishing skills.” For Kayak Angler contributor, Chris Funk, kayak fishing is a win-win. “Even if the fish don’t cooperate,” he posted on Facebook, “at least I still got to go kayaking!” Kayaker or paddler? Add your two cents at
www.rapidmedia.com/0056.
Kayak angler, hunter, diver and more
The name of the magazine may be Kayak Angler, but readers do more than fish from their ‘yaks. Chris Dollar’s article “On Target!” in the 2013 Early Summer issue (
www.rapidmedia.com/0057) inspired readers to share stories of their non-fishing activities. “I duck hunt out of my Commander 140 in the marshes of south Louisiana,” writes Justin Moreau on KA’s Facebook page, “I can get into places even gator tail boats can’t go.” Randy Vining uses his kayak to hunt turkey in Georgia’s Wildlife Management Areas. “Most hunters go in from the road, but I go in from the river,” he posted on Facebook. “Turkey normally roost closer to the water. Advantage for me!” Many readers chase crab out of their kayak as well. “It’s a little like working
in outer space,” writes Dan Walker, “bringing up so much weight in a sit-on- top kayak is like walking on the moon.” Eric Holbert uses his Ocean Kayak Trident to dive for lobster. “Nice to have a dive platform complete with VHF radio and cellphone,” he says. “All of the above,” adds James R Gustin on Kayak Angler’s online forum, “I dive for abalone off my kayak, I am gearing up to use
my kayak for duck hunting this fall and also I get crabs out at Bodega Bay.” Dave Hutton posted pictures of bald eagles and snapping turtles on Kayak Angler’s forum. “I take pictures of more than just fish,” he wrote, “I love wildlife and the outdoors and I can share some of this through photography.” Looks like we’ll be changing the name to Kayak Angler, Etc. To share what you do in your kayak, visit Kayak Angler’s forum at www.
rapidmedia.com/0058.
Give and Receive Kayak Angler magazine and Heroes on the Water have joined together to help wounded veterans heal through fishing. When you make a donation of $25 or more to Heroes on the Water, you will receive a complimentary one-year digital subscription to Kayak Angler’s digital app. On top of that, all vets who participate in HOW events will also receive a free digital subscription. “I hope a digital subscription to Kayak Angler will not only be an additional incentive and appreciation for donors,” says Kayak Angler publisher Scott MacGregor, “but I also hope Kayak Angler will inspire and encourage wounded warriors to stay on the water, stay fishing and stay well.”
In the iPad, Android and Desktop editions of Kayak Angler If you’re not reading this on your tablet, smartphone or desktop, here’s what you’re missing:
Film star Ben Duchesney compares waterproof video cameras (Lights. Camera. Kayak Fishing! pg. 28).
Early video of Hobie’s Miragedrive with inventor Greg Ketterman (Paddling Pioneers pg. 49).
Rob Choi demonstrates how to paddle with one arm (Level Up! pg. 59).
Host of 30 Miles Out Productions, Ty Southerland, takes us offshore fishing on the Texas coast (Wild Blue Yonder pg. 68).
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