8 Things Bass Boat Anglers Don't Want You to Know About Fishing Kayaks

“Just buy a boat!” This will be the most used comment in real life, on this video, or anything else related to fishing kayaks. But, the truth is, there are some things fishing kayaks offer that bass boats simply can’t. We picked our top 8 things bass boat anglers don’t want you to know about fishing kayaks.

Quality fishing kayaks range anywhere from $1,000 to $6,000. While this is no small fee, it is much less than new bass boats which start in the $15,000 range – for a bare bones boat. Fishing kayaks can get you to new areas bass boats simply can’t go. They cost less in gas, insurance and maintenance. Fishing kayaks can handle the same technology a bass boat can. You can find new sweet spots, explore untapped wilderness and fish the way you want without worrying about your companions.

While both have their advantages and disadvantages, fishing kayaks have come a long way in recent years. The gap between a fishing kayak and a bass boat might be less than you’d expect!

Yes, a fishing kayak can’t go 70mph, “but life moves pretty fast. If you don’t slow down and look around once in a while, you might miss it.”

These were our eight reasons for owning a fishing kayak, which ones did we miss? Drop a comment... even if it is to tell us to just buy a boat.

0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Purchase price
2:00 - Friend Attachment
2:45 - Gas Prices
3:00 - Insurance Costs
3:30 - Hard to Reach Areas
4:00 - Technology & Customization
5:30 - Fishing Break
6:30 - Maintenance
7:15 - Tournaments
8:10 - Recap
9:05 - Like & Subscribe