I agree with dunfly. I've never noticed that the fish care whether my kayak/canoe is black, white, red, yellow, or green (i've had all of the above). But a kayak is low on the water and, relative to powered craft, slow. I'd get the brightest color and I'd use a paddle with white blades. It's the blades flashing in the sun that most powerboaters see first. A closed cell foam pad on the inside of the bottom of the kayak is great for protection from the hot plastic. It also quiets you down considerably. I've noticed that the fish are easily spooked by noises from inside a canoe and/or kayak.