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KAYAK FISHING
THE RISE OF MOTORIZED KAYAKS
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s the popularity of kayak fishing grows, manufacturers continue to roll out bet-
ter kayaks made specifically for fishing and accessories that provide kayak
anglers with many of the high-tech tools that bass boat anglers enjoy.
one of the most popular accessories is the electric kayak motor, which is one of
the best tools to maximize your time on the water and put you closer to the same
playing field as the high-dollar bass boats, yet at a fraction of the cost.
in kayak tournament fishing, the use of motors is controversial because some
anglers believe they unfairly offer competitors an advantage and they contradict the
traditional notion that a kayak should be powered by muscles. still, the advantages
are many, and you should consider a motor if you’re serious about hard-core kayak
bass fishing.
By Matt Ball
FLWFISHING.COM I MAY-JUNE 2018