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How do I learn to enjoy the sea?
A friend got injured and basically handed me two pedal kayaks (similar to pic, a bit larger).
>Took it out and pedaled.
>enjoyed just going around but found that unlike hiking I can't really bring all that much with me.
>Not like I'm cooking over a fire sitting on a kayak.
>Got bored of baking in the sun j
>just paddled around for exercise.
I've never fished before in my life, the whole pole-fishing thing seems like a moneyhole but idk. I think the kayak has a fishingpole stand.
I definitely need to figure out some kind of shade for it
Not sure what else is out there, would appreciate some thoughts from sea-faring anons
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>>2868440
>fishing thing seems like a moneyhole
It doesn't have to be. You can get a perfectly serviceable rod and reel combo for under 100 dollars with basic tackle for bait fishing
It is only if you get into a lot of lures where it gets expensive.
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When I was a youngster, I would kayak and fish on family vacations. My parents are not /out/ people, so that was the only time I'd ever do those things. I'm now a huge fisherman and sell fishing gear for (not much of a) living. I got a kayak last year, and I highly recommend getting a trailer if it's a fishing kayak, since hauling them by yourself is a pain. It deterred me from kayaking. When I did go kayaking, I was too tired and overwhelmed to do any meaningful fishing most of the time. Thus, I just paddled around, and I really enjoyed that. If I ever got a motorized boat, you'd never see me joy riding in it. For me, boats are a tool to fish. Except for kayaks. Kayaks (and maybe canoes) don't have to be a means to an end. They are fun just by themselves.
Fishing does not have to be a money pit. Since you're on salt, you will want to get some salt-grade fishing gear, but it doesn't have to be expensive. Like another anon said, you can get into the sport for $100. I would suggest getting a paddle if you don't already have one.
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>>2868440
If you don't enjoy being cooked alive by the sun like a rational person, I'd get one of those cheap polyester UV hoodies, a pair of polarized sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat. If you're in swim trunks lather on your knees and shins some 60 spf sunscreen or get a pair of polyester leg sleeves. I also keep my socks on to protect my feet from burning.
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If they're larger than your pic you can carry significantly more than hiking. I have no experience with pedal kayaks, just regular paddle ones and taking them on multi-day camping trips where you move from spot to spot to overnight is a lot of fun. And like this >>2868990 anon said, get yourself a hat and wear long sleeves.
What rough area are you based in?