{"id":74,"date":"2022-07-23T21:57:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T21:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/?p=74"},"modified":"2022-07-23T22:44:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T22:44:02","slug":"why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Are Fishing Kayaks So Expensive?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-646d3a4cde83e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-646d3a4cde83e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#Why_Are_Fishing_Kayaks_So_Expensive\" title=\"Why Are Fishing Kayaks So Expensive\">Why Are Fishing Kayaks So Expensive<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#1_Competition\" title=\"1. Competition\">1. Competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#2_Increased_storage_space_with_better_designs_and_placement_options\" title=\"2. Increased storage space with better designs and placement options\">2. Increased storage space with better designs and placement options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#3_Comfortable_seats_with_ergonomic_designs\" title=\"3. Comfortable seats with ergonomic designs\">3. Comfortable seats with ergonomic designs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#4_Sleeker_hull_designs_to_improve_speed_and_tracking\" title=\"4. Sleeker hull designs to improve speed and tracking\">4. Sleeker hull designs to improve speed and tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#5_Increased_efficiency\" title=\"5. Increased efficiency\">5. Increased efficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#6_Better_built-in_rod_holder_placements\" title=\"6. Better built-in rod holder placements\">6. Better built-in rod holder placements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#7_Better_paddling_performance_and_designs_than_the_paddle_boats\" title=\"7. Better paddling performance and designs than the paddle boats\">7. Better paddling performance and designs than the paddle boats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#8_Better_safety_features_than_the_paddle_boats\" title=\"8. Better safety features than the paddle boats\">8. Better safety features than the paddle boats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#9_Lighter_kayak_weights_for_paddlers\" title=\"9. Lighter kayak weights for paddlers\">9. Lighter kayak weights for paddlers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#10_Sized_differently_for_better_performance_on_the_water\" title=\"10. Sized differently for better performance on the water\">10. Sized differently for better performance on the water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#11_Fully_enclosed\" title=\"11. Fully enclosed\">11. Fully enclosed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayakcountry.com\/why-are-fishing-kayaks-so-expensive\/#12_Easy_maintenance_of_fishing_kayaks_compared_to_paddles\" title=\"12. Easy maintenance of fishing kayaks compared to paddles\">12. Easy maintenance of fishing kayaks compared to paddles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Fishing kayaks are costly because they are a niche product, and the materials are expensive. Knowing what you get for your money is essential to buying a fishing kayak.<\/p>\n<p>You also must be aware of what you do not get for your money. You should not just buy the kayak that is the cheapest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Are_Fishing_Kayaks_So_Expensive\"><\/span>Why Are Fishing Kayaks So Expensive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Competition\"><\/span>1. Competition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fishing kayaks are expensive because there is competition. The customers can select the most expensive ones or the cheapest ones. However, once you have paid big money for a fishing kayak, you need to use it and take care of it.<\/p>\n<p>The only way to attract customers is to offer something more than others. You will lose your buyers to competitors who charge less for their products if you charge less.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Increased_storage_space_with_better_designs_and_placement_options\"><\/span>2. Increased storage space with better designs and placement options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fishing kayaks have increased storage space compared to paddles. Some fishing kayaks are placed on the deck, and some are set in the storage area.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you will spend less time looking for your fishing kayak for a specific type of fish. You can easily take away the fishing kayak from its place and place it at home.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you will not spend much time searching for your fishing kayak stored in the ship&#8217;s cabin or on the dock when you cannot use it and have to leave it behind.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Comfortable_seats_with_ergonomic_designs\"><\/span>3. Comfortable seats with ergonomic designs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fishing kayaks have comfortable seats that will not strain your back when sitting on them. The seating position of the fishing kayak allows you to stretch out comfortably and maintain a good posture.<\/p>\n<p>Also, you can adjust the control strips to suit your body shape. Therefore, sitting in the kayak for extended periods will not be a problem for your back or spine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sleeker_hull_designs_to_improve_speed_and_tracking\"><\/span>4. Sleeker hull designs to improve speed and tracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The hulls of the fishing kayaks are slimmer than that of a canoe or a boat. It will make the fishing kayaks faster and more maneuverable in narrow channels or river currents.<\/p>\n<p>The design of the hulls also improves tracking, which is critical for fishing. You will move with it and not behind it when the fish moves.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is essential to choose a new model if your current kayak has increased tracking capacity compared to its previous models due to improved hull designs and placement options.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Increased_efficiency\"><\/span>5. Increased efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The efficiency of the fishing boats depends on how well they are designed for casting and retrieving fish accurately. The hulls and the design of the fishing kayaks have been modified to improve their efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>These modifications are related to the seating area placement options, designs, material, and stability. Therefore, you must review them carefully when buying your fishing kayak to ensure they do not compromise your fishing experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Better_built-in_rod_holder_placements\"><\/span>6. Better built-in rod holder placements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fishing kayaks have better rod holders than the paddles. Rods are sensitive to movement and need to be in a steady place during transport or while on the water.<\/p>\n<p>The fishing kayaks have better placement options for built-in rod holder areas than the paddles. Thus, you can rest assured they will not fall off while your boat is in motion or out at sea.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Better_paddling_performance_and_designs_than_the_paddle_boats\"><\/span>7. Better paddling performance and designs than the paddle boats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fishing kayaks are designed for speed compared to the paddle boats. They have a smaller size, dimensions, and weight, making it easier to steer, track and move on water efficiently than paddle boats of similar sizes. The paddles are also designed to maximize efficiency compared to the paddle boats.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Better_safety_features_than_the_paddle_boats\"><\/span>8. Better safety features than the paddle boats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fishing kayaks have better safety features because they need to withstand harsh conditions at sea compared to paddle boats.<\/p>\n<p>The floor is lower, and the hull of the fishing kayak is slimmer, which puts you closer to the water than other recreational boating models.<\/p>\n<p>It gives you a sense of security that you are protected from sudden changes in water depth and currents. It also makes it easier for rescue teams to pick you up when you are stranded in high waves or bad weather conditions on open waters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Lighter_kayak_weights_for_paddlers\"><\/span>9. Lighter kayak weights for paddlers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fishing kayaks have lighter weights than the paddle boats. It is due to their hollow construction. The materials are also different, which makes them less expensive to manufacture.<\/p>\n<p>However, you must be careful when transporting your boat because they are more prone to damage and breakage than paddle boats.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Sized_differently_for_better_performance_on_the_water\"><\/span>10. Sized differently for better performance on the water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fishing kayaks are sized differently from paddle boats and are not as small as surf models or as large as fishing boats or ocean yachts.<\/p>\n<p>They are designed to be used in different water conditions and carry various fishing equipment. You can also carry extra equipment in the kayak. Therefore, you need to buy the right kayak for recreational fishing.hve<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Fully_enclosed\"><\/span>11. Fully enclosed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fishing kayaks are fully enclosed and waterproof, making them safer than other recreational boats like skis, surfs, and surfboards.<\/p>\n<p>When you are on the water, you will be safer than when you are in a paddle boat because they do not have a cockpit or comfortable seating areas, which would allow people to sit easily on them and hold onto them while moving around in rough water.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Easy_maintenance_of_fishing_kayaks_compared_to_paddles\"><\/span>12. Easy maintenance of fishing kayaks compared to paddles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Fishing kayaks have fewer parts such as decks and hulls compared to paddles. However, they are easier to clean, maintain and repair. The kayak hulls are more durable compared to the paddles.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you need to consider the cost of maintenance when buying a new fishing kayak for you to use for your fishing expeditions in different conditions where water depth and current can change suddenly.<\/p>\n<p>The kayaks are designed for recreational fishing, cruising, and boating. They are intended to be used in the sea and in different conditions, which can change suddenly.<\/p>\n<p>The flatter hulls allow for better tracking and performance on the water than the paddle boats.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, you need to select the suitable model for your needs depending on where you will be fishing and what type of equipment you will use while going fishing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fishing kayaks are costly because they are a niche product, and the materials are expensive. Knowing what you get for your money is essential to buying a fishing kayak. 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