Can You Fish on a Paddle Board?
Heck Yeah, Fishing on a Paddle Board is Amazing
Yes, you can fish off a paddle board. And it has some real advantages over fishing from a kayak, canoe or boat.
5 Benefits to Fishing on a Paddle Board
1. On a Paddle board You See In and Around the Water Better
One of the reasons I like getting out on the water with a paddle board is I get to stand up. It seems like I sit alot. I sit at work. I sit in my car. I sit behind my computer. I sit when I watch television. When I get outside on the water I enjoy standing up.
The height advantage is a big advantage
Standing up on a paddle board offers you a height advantage. And that can be a big advantage. You can see farther and deeper into the water. This can give you a real advantage when casting and looking for good fishing spots. You can see fish, weed beds, mud boils and everything else much better.
Read: Sup fishing tips
Fishing paddle boards are wide and stable
I have even seen paddle boarders standing on hard coolers to get even more of a height advantage. That sounds like you need the balance of a tight rope walker. But paddle boards designed for fishing are very wide and stable.
Read: Best inflatable fishing boards.
2. Paddle boards Transport Quicker & Easier
Paddle boards transport easier that a boat or kayak. This is especially true with an inflatable paddle board. You can throw an inflatable paddleboard in your car and be on your way.
Read: Rigging your inflatable paddle board for fishing.
A. Inflatables roll up into a backpack
B. Paddle boards are light. They are easy to carry to the water.
C. You can launch a paddle board almost anywhere.
D. And paddle boards are quick and easy to load with fishing gear.
3. Paddle boards are Perfect for Wading & Trolling
Wading is a good way to catch more fish by getting into tight spots. You can silently paddle into shallow water and walk to those hard to reach spots.
Getting on and off a paddleboard is easy. I have a leash that keeps my board connected to my waist. And I wear water shoes or an old pair of sneakers so I don’t step on anything sharp.
Dig deeper: Sup fishing accessories.
Dig deeper: Inflatable paddleboards with a trolling motor
4. Paddleboarding is Good Total Body Exercise
Paddleboarding is a total body exercise. Of course, you don’t have to push yourself. You can take it slow and easy. But if you feel like getting some exercise you can. Paddle boarding works your entire body from head to toe.
5. Paddleboarding Doubles the Fun
Fishing is always fun. But for me fishing off a paddleboard is double fun. Every time I paddle out with my fishing gear I get an extra sense of adventure. No matter what I do on a paddle board I have fun.
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