Author: Team American Yaker - RIZZO
Preparing For A Kayak Fishing Trip In The Gulf Of Mexico
Check The Weather
When kayak fishing in the Gulf of Mexico safety is paramount, so preparation is the key to success. Start prepping for your fishing trip a week in advance. By prepping I mean, start looking at the weather forecast. I.e. wind speed and direction, surf height, rain, tides, and current. All of which are very important to having a safe and enjoyable fishing trip.
Know Your Limits
First, know YOUR limits and capabilities on YOUR kayak. Everybody’s limits are different. One angler’s extremes might be another angler’s easy day. Second, on windy days or days with a strong current always paddle into them on the start of your trip. Trust me it will make life 10 times easier on the way back in. It’s easier to go with the flow rather than fight it on the way back especially after kayaking for 5-10 miles in the heat of summer.
Check The Surf For Your Launching Spot
Lastly, the surf. The surf can be very
intimidating for several reasons; the height, the distance between the
breakers, the temp outside etc. The list can on and on but it all boils down to
knowing your limits. A good tip for conquering a decent surf is timing. Time
the breaks and try to launch between the sets. Then paddle hard and fast with
the bow of your kayak cutting through the waves. The waves are created by the
sand bars so knowing where the sand bars are, or not, would be a good place to
start. Also, a north wind for 2-3 days will lay the surf down whereas a south
wind will kick the surf up pretty good. Again, preparation is the key to
success when fishing The Gulf of Mexico.
Below Are A Few Helpful Fishing Apps To Help You Prepare For Your Kayak Fishing Trip
The Weather channel
SwellInfo
My Radar
Fishing Points
Tides Near me
Fishing Rules
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