Are Fishing Kayaks Safe on Open Water, or Just a Ticking Time Bomb?
Hook: You’ve seen the Instagram shots—angler standing tall on a neon kayak, trophy bass held high. But when the wind picks up and the water turns steel-gray, you can’t help but wonder: are fishing kayaks safe or am I one paddle-splash away from a Coast Guard call-out? Quick Reality Check: The Numbers Behind “Are Fishing…