Big vs Small Fishing Kayaks – How do you choose?

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We discuss the pros & cons of Big Fishing Kayaks vs. Small fishing kayaks. Does fishing kayak length play a role in stability, comfort, tracking and speed? How do you know what size of fishing kayak is right for you? Whether you are looking for a fishing kayak with a motor or a fishing kayak with pedals, size plays another key factor in how you should choose your fishing kayak.

We talk about how fishing kayak length, width, weight and hull design play a key factor in:

• Fishing kayak stability
• Fishing kayak storage
• Fishing kayak tracking
• Fishing kayak transportation
• Fishing kayak comfort
• Fishing kayak capacity & gear storage

We also discuss the questions you should ask when researching which kayak is best for you. What type of water will you be on most and how do you want to propel your kayak (paddle, pedal, power) are just a few questions we want you to think about when choosing the best fishing kayak for you. Check out the full video as we weigh the pros & cons of long fishing kayaks, short fishing kayaks, wide, heavy and light fishing kayaks.

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0:00 introduction
1:45 First questions to ask yourself
3:30 BigWater 132 Experience vs. smaller kayaks
5:00 Bigger kayaks, trailering & wet launching
6:50 Transporting & Storage of Big vs Little Kayaks
9:40 Pros & Cons of the 9-11ft fishing kayaks
15:25 When shopping, demo on the water!
16:25 Stability of smaller kayaks
18:30 Longer kayaks displace wakes/waves better
19:45 Bigger kayaks pros & cons
23:00 Distribution of gear & cockpit space
24:20 Is a 12 ft. kayak the sweet spot? 
27:25 Weight distribution is a key factor
30:30 Fishing Kayak weight capacities
32:15 Top 3 Large Kayaks for big water
33:00 Top 3 Smaller fishing kayaks
33:50 Top 3 multi-purpose fishing kayaks

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