Silent-running Kayaks Grow in Popularity with Fishermen

By Doug Pike, May 2002
copyright 2002 Houston Chronicle

The popularity of kayaks continues to swell as more fishermen recognize the advantages of these silent, shallow-draft boats in saltwater and, increasingly, in freshwater. So long as you're not facing major chop or pondering a spot beyond the horizon, kayaks are fun, affordable fishing machines.

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