So you just rent a sup for fishing for the first time. Are you ready to get on board and catch some fish? We are sure that you are ready, but you may want to check few hints to have more successful SUP fishing. Here are the tips for beginners.
Kauai offers a lot of striking zones for SUP fishing. However, many of them are distanced. If you are planning to fish on the board, you could bring minimal equipment for your first trips. Although it is not disclosed by many SUP rentals, it is way better to travel lightweight. Heavyweight travel will be a bit problem for the beginners. You may not be able to maneuver well because the board is too light to cater the heavy stuff. You may not know what will go down in the location. A wave could just tap you and make you fall, and your equipment as well.
The last thing you want is to go home without catching anything, but losing your equipment. For the first timers, the biggest challenge in SUP fishing is to keep the balance when the waves coming in. You might be advanced in SUP board, but may be not for SUP fishing. So it is recommended to travel light first. And when you are used with the board and environment condition, you can start adding more stuff on board. And don’t forget to rent bigger SUP board if you bring more stuff with you.
Launching SUP for fishing is similar to launching a kayak. Making your way in can be a challenge if it is your first time. The most crucial thing that you need to consider is to do a quick research about where to get off and on board. Also, ask the local guides to find the best striking zone in the Kauai water. Besides the entry and exit, you also want to make sure that you can catch more fishes. Discussing this matter with an expert is a great idea to enhance your experience.
It may sound cliche, but you can’t go wrong with the perfect equipment for fishing. You will need a good quality of baits, reel, and others. Don’t forget to bring your bucket. You may not believe it, but throwing a cast net from a SUP is a no-brainer. At least you have few hours of fishing experience, you will be able to do it like a pro in no time.
Last but not least, protect your board when transporting it. When you rent a sup, the shop owner or representative will give you useful advice on how to carry and protect the board. No worries. Consider these tips and you will have a fun SUP fishing experience. Have a nice fishing day!
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