Kayak Compass
Do you want to increase your chances of catching your limit on your next trip? Consider buying a kayak fish finder. Fish finders are sonar devices that can help everyone from the weekend angler to a tournament pro be a more productive fisherman (or woman).
Using a kayak fish finder can help you spend more time catching fish and less time looking for them. And catching fish is why you're out there in the first place, right?
Another essential accessory for sea kayakers is a good kayak compass. Without a compass you're paddling blind on the water, and the best navigational charts in the world won't be worth the paper they're printed on. Marine charts are made to be used with marine compasses and magnet bearings. These charts show the magnetic variation on the compass rose, allowing the sea kayaker to navigate using magnetic directions only.
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Kayak compasses come in two types: deck-mounted or hand held. Many touring kayaks come with a deck mounted compass already installed. The better of these compasses are liquid filled to slow the movement and make them easier to read on a bouncing kayak.
Hand-held kayak compasses are also available, and are usually used as companions to their deck-mounted cousins. Puck-style hand held compasses--where the paddler takes a bearing by looking down the sight of the compass--are particularly well suited for marine use.
If your kayak isn't equipped with a deck-mounted compass, you'll want to add one. Attach the compass along the center line of the foredeck, at a distance that will be easy to read. Heavy-duty Velcro is a great material for holding down your kayak compass, and allows the compass to be removed if needed. If you use an adhesive, make sure it won't harm your boat's hull material. When in doubt, check with your dealer or outfitter.
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