Some of my favorite fishing adventures were fishing for speckled sea trout, jacks, pompano and redfish from kayaks in the backwaters of southwest Florida from St. Petersburg, Fla., to Sanibel Island.

Costco offers a kayak from Lifetime that is designed for ease of use and stability, and is particularly geared towards anglers. Here's what the reviews say.

I grew up fishing with my dad from the shore, or sometimes from a rowboat or canoe. We never caught much. Although these were "fishing trips," I recall spending more time paddling than casting.

Which fishing kayak is best? If you love fishing, being limited to the shoreline can be frustrating and disappointing, but not everyone can afford or find space for a fishing boat. A fishing kayak is ...