“All fish cannot be reached from shore. For a fisherman to be complete,
he must go upon the water.”—Rickey Noel Mitchell, from the Introduction

Fishing from shore doesn’t always work. The fish are too far out, or there’s no room to cast. Wading doesn’t always work, either. When knees are aching, or the water is deep, or the current is too much to bear, anglers need a watercraft. Driftboats are great but require a trailer and some heavy lifting. So the do-it-yourself angler can opt for the simplicity and comfort of float tubes, pontoon boats, kayaks, and canoes. This all-new Orvis guide helps anglers choose the best craft for their purposes, explains the necessary skills for using each one, and shows how to effectively cast and catch fish from the seat of a kayak, canoe, or other craft. If you’ve thought that a self-propelled watercraft might make a difference to your angling success, or if you’ve got some expe rience fishing from a canoe and want to try something different, this book will show you the way.