YakGear - Fish Stik - (501 Words) It doesn't matter whether you are fishing for recreational or tournament purposes, measuring the fish that you catch is an essential component of the sport. It is not just useful for bragging rights, but also to ensure that your catch is above the legal size limit. Since space is so limited on kayaks and paddle boards, there have been numerous attempts at making it easier for anglers to measure their catch. These range from standalone rulers to ones that have been incorporated into the kayak itself or even on the paddles. Both of these have their own pros and cons, but whichever type you choose, there are usually some compromises that you have to live with. The YakGear Fish Stik is a handy device that has been designed to make it as easy as possible to measure your catch, without having to worry about some of the limitations that are usually involved. …show more content…
This might not be such a big deal when fishing from the shore, but on a kayak or paddle board it certainly saves a lot of space. It doesn't feel flimsy either as the locking tabs will keep the Fish Stik rigid when opened. The other big plus for the YakGear Fish Stik is that even if you accidentally drop it in the water, it will simply float for easy retrieval. Anyone who has ever had to watch helplessly as their expensive ruler sinks to the bottom of the lake or river will really appreciate this aspect. This also means that the Fish Stik is rather light, which is something else that will appeal to kayak