Ocean Kayak Yak Board

A short, wide sit-on-top kayak that is very stable, turns on a dime, and is easy to transport and carry. Designed for surf, it is a fine fishing platform.

The rugged build of this short and wide surfing kayak provides a go-anywhere platform for out of the way fishing spots. I have bashed rocks, floated through flooded timber, and explored small streams in the search for seldom fished waters around the Chicago area.

Over time I have added anchor trolleys on each side allowing two anchors to hold me on the spot I want to fish. With three bolted on rod holders, a depth finder/fish finder and an insulated catch holding bag I can practice my catch-and-eat style of fishing (I don't do catch-and-release to the birds in my yard, why would I do that to fish?).

As a side benefit I was pleased to find wildlife allowed me to approach much closer on a kayak compared to on foot. Sandhill cranes are huge up close.

This is a piece of gear being used for something it was not made for, but it works well.