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  Kayak fishing can be done in freshwater or saltwater, allowing fishermen to get into tight areas where motorboats cannot pass. A kayak is a light craft that is propelled entirely by the strength of the kayaker. Fishing from a kayak can result in large catches. Getting started with kayak fishing is a straightforward process.
  
  

Protect Your Equipment

• Kayaks can be prone to capsizing, even when experienced people are using them. Put floats on your equipment to keep it from getting lost, should you have an accident. Foam floats are inexpensive and can save you from needing to replace hundreds of dollars' worth of equipment. Store wallets, cell phones and similar items in a waterproof bag, which will protect your valuables from the water that will get into the kayak.
  
  

Choosing a Kayak

• A longer kayak allows for better movement and is easier to push through the water. While it might be less maneuverable in tight spaces, a longer kayak allows you to reserve more energy to devote to fishing.
  
  

Get Help Mounting Accessories

• When you are mounting accessories (e.g., bait buckets or rod holders) to your kayak, get into the kayak and have someone else hand them to you. This allows you to place these essential items where they will be easy to reach. Changing the placement of these accessories might be difficult or impossible once you are out in open water, so situating them early is ideal.
  
  

Keep Your Gear Light

• When you go kayak fishing, take as little with you as possible. Unlike when you are fishing from a motorboat, you are going to be providing all of the energy necessary to move your kayak. The more equipment you have, the more drag you are going to be dealing with. Keep your kayak light for immediate mobility.
  
  

Consider a Live Bait Tank

• While space is limited on a kayak, it is still possible to carry live bait with you. Live bait can be transported in a bait sled, a bait tube or even a live bait tank. There are custom tanks available that can be mounted on a kayak. You may also supplement your bait with cutting up some of the fish that you catch.
  
  

Face Forward

• When you are in a kayak, your weight distribution is important. Where your head points, your body is following, so face down the centerline of your kayak. Turning in the kayak can lead to capsizing, so take pains to avoid that.