The gear used in fishing can be simple or complicated, cheap or expensive, right for your use or right for the pros you’re never going to fish with. Making the right decisions can be simplified with the information we provide here.
I have experimented with a variety of portability options over the past couple years. Neither of us are avid fish finder, depth finder, live scope, or sonar using anglers. I do, however, like to have the option of a fish finder from time to time while kayaking (especially in heavy pressure or new fisheries). The […]
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I love catfishing. There’s no way for me to deny it. And no one has any hope of breaking me of that obsession. It doesn’t matter if I’m bank fishing, kayak fishing, or fishing from my little boats. If I’m putting a line in the water there will be at least one catfishing rod in
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New kayakers haven’t learned how to trust their kayak yet. Many are still learning how to fish. The common solution is to look for added stability for your kayak. One of the most common choices is to add outriggers to your kayak. But are they the right choice for your kayak? Are outriggers the best
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Catfishing has captured the attention of many anglers just now getting into the sport. These fish are big, feisty, and taste incredible! The biggest challenge for new anglers can be getting the collection of the perfect gear when preparing for that first trip. Choosing your perfect catfishing rod is the first and possibly most important
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Kayak stability is a significant concern for most kayakers and an even bigger point of contention for new kayak anglers. Face it, when we’re fishing we’re not paying that much attention to our balance. The more we can prepare for it and avoid those unpleasant moments of drastic rocking, the better we’ll feel about our
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It’s rather inevitable that once you become a kayaking adventurer, you’re going to start longing for mods. It’s an obsession that just won’t be satiated. The process can be easy or complicated. The path you choose is your decision. So make the right decisions. Kayak modifications can be your arch nemesis or your best friend
Love Modifying Kayaks: Right, Wrong, & Reality Read More »
When you first get your kayak, you’re excited to get it out on the water and see just how great a toy you’ve aquired. The concept of how you’re going to anchor that kayak rarely enters those initial thoughts. When the new purchase excitment settles you’re going to have to choose an anchoring system. But
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Fishing results in a collection of supplies: lures, terminal tackle, rods, fishing line, tools… These are just some of the space demands you confront when you begin kayak fishing. If you’ve read just a few of the articles posted here you’ve discovered how obsessed I am with kayak fishing. Fish on a kayak and you’ll
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Okay, we’re going to start with what you have to know and then go on to what you want to know. Every modification you make to your fishing kayak will affect how you kayak, how you fish, and how the game wardens will interact with you. Some kayak mods will be strictly regulated by state,
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It can be just as hard to figure out what gear you need when starting your kayak fishing adventures as it was to determine what gear you needed when starting to learn how to fish. If you’ve been following this page for a while, you’ve already explored the basics of your fishing gear and what
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Spend 10 minutes on Google and you’ll discover hundreds of options for kayak rod holders. Most have been perfected to a solid and relatively affordable product that allows you to modify your nearly perfect kayak with time effective projects. Alternatively, if you’re a devoted DIYer, several of the products on the market could be recreated
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As a reminder: Kat, AJ, and The Outdoors Quest are not sponsored or affiliated with any gear discussed in this article. We are presenting you with information gathered during our own experiences as it pertains to the individual choices we make. We will not receive compensation for anything you choose to purchase or use as
A Full Breakdown on Matching Your Rod to Your Target Fish Read More »
A popular choice, especially for new anglers, is to have a staff member at your local tackle shop spool your reel before you go fishing. Now, this is definitely convenient and (in some cases) can ensure that you are starting with a properly spooled, ready-to-fish reel. There are, however, 3 MAJOR issues with this method. One,
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Left-handed fishing has been a point of contention, debate, and discord for centuries. Left-handedness, for that matter, has been grounds for ostracization from just about all aspects of civilized life. To date, people of the left-handed persona are still significantly limited in their options for tools, equipment, and everyday supplies. Left-handed anglers often find it
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When you’re getting ready to buy your first fishing rod setup, the choices can seem overwhelming. By knowing your options and your needs, the process can become easier. In the fishing world, there are a lot of anglers that have a dedication to particular brands. That doesn’t mean they only use a specific brand of
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