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Fishing on a Paddleboard

Fishing On a Stand up Paddle Board

Of the many activities you can take part in on a paddle board, fishing has got to be top of the charts! Renting from a PADL station means all you need is 30 seconds to unlock the board and you’re off! No need for a motorized boat, fuel, waiting at crowded launches to back up a boat trailer or any of the other complexities of taking out a boat. Just unlock and paddle out. Stand up paddle boards have become increasingly popular in recent years for these very reasons, let’s take a deeper look.

Ease of Use

As mentioned above, fishing on a paddle board is extremely easy and hassle free, making access to the water also incredibly simple. With more than 20 PADL self-service paddle board rental locations across Florida, there are plenty of places where you can access a body of water: public shorelines, beaches, bays, lakes, rivers, boat slips and canals. The options are wide open. Renting a paddle board means you also don’t need to worry about gas, mixing oil, and waiting at packed boat launches.  When you ride out on a paddle board with your fishing gear, you get to avoid dealing with that one guy who has been trying to back up a trailer for the last 15 minutes while everyone honks their horns and yells at him.  You basically avoid all the hassle that boat owners encounter on a regular basis.

When you rent from a PADL station near you, you also avoid having to tie a paddle board to your car, wash it down when you are done and store it in your garage or apartment.  You can just show up with your fishing gear, rent your paddle board from the PADL station and be on the water in no time! 

Pack Light

Fishing from a paddle board is best done with minimal gear. Grab a small cooler filled with beverages, maybe some snacks, a small gear bag with your preferred lures and terminal tackle for your target species, and of course a couple fishing rods. Keeping it simple prevents a cluttered deck on your paddle board and gives you space to store your catch.  Packing light also helps you to get back in touch with the joys of fishing which are easy to lose sight of when you’re out in a boat with all the latest gadgets. As the old saying goes “the simple way is probably the best way” and it really is true.

Connecting to Old Mother Nature

Being inches from the water on an paddle board is a pretty incredible feeling. On a paddle board you can go places that larger boats can’t. This ease of access up creeks, streams and inlets is less intrusive than a boat, and doesn’t disturb the surrounding wildlife, allowing you to observe nature in its full glory. The fact that you are standing up also gives you an great vantage point that you don’t get with other paddle craft like a kayak or canoe.   

When it comes to fighting a fish, depending on the species you’re after, you might get taken for a little ride!  It can be really intense and add to the overall experience.   Just be ready for it.

Can’t Beat a Paddle Board

The reasons for fishing from a paddle board are pretty obvious, and it’s no wonder that it’s getting as popular as it is. It’s extremely budget friendly, allowing people who don’t have a boat to enjoy the water as if they did, and keeping things simple for people who just want to relax and go fishing without having to worry about the complicated and expensive boat tasks and maintenance. If you can go where boats can’t you’re going to find some pretty good spots and have some pretty awesome fishing experiences on the water.

Things to Remember

Be mindful of your safety whenever you go out on the water – in or on any vessel, including a paddle board.  Also, if your fishing in Florida be sure to have all the relevant licenses required.  You can get those from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) website.  Finally, if you haven’t already, download the PADL app and check out the paddle board rental stations near you.  Happy fishing!

 

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