Kayak Fishing the Ultimate Guide

In this lavishly illustrated book, authors Captain Scott Null and Joel McBride show new and prospective kayak anglers the magic of the water. There's a lot here, plenty to speed up a learning curve: the necessary equipment, excellent paddle stroke and safety information, and tips on landing your finny quary from the close quarters of a kayak.

Methods focus on eastern and southern regional fishing styles, where skinny water is king. West Coast anglers might feel left on the beach, but still enjoy solid directions right to the water's edge. You'll have to look elsewhere for surf instruction.

Overall, it's the best paper paddle-fishing going. www.helipress.com.

Bluewater Jon and the Giant Tuna DVD

Want to laugh hysterically while watching a guy pull off some crazy fishing moves on a kayak? The Bluewater Jon and the Giant Tuna DVD should fit the bill. The movie chronicles the jaw-dropping adventures of Jon Schwartz, an otherwise mild-mannered elementary school teacher, as he matches up against some of the toughest game ever landed from a kayak.

Scream'n Reel Video's Kayak Fishing the Kona Coast and Other DVDs

Get a taste of point-of-view Hawaii kayak fishing action with Scream'n Reel Video's Kayak Fishing the Kona Coast and sequels Mahi Madness and Beasts of the Reef. Filmed with a head-mounted camera by Kona kayak angler Steven C. Heusser, the videos convey a vicarious I was there feeling. These are not slick studio productions, but the sometimes jerky camera work has an undeniable authenticity and energy. www.screamnreelvideos.com