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 […]
Outriggers: Why, When, How, What You’ll Want Read More »
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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In the grand scheme of things, fishing kayaks are a relatively new invention. By those standards, pedal drive kayaks are still in their infancy. As modern anglers, we’ve proven ourselves to be all about the latest and greatest inventions. Face it, it’s in our nature to gravitate towards pedal drive fishing kayaks. It feels like
5 Ways the Pedal Kayak Won’t Be Suitable for Everyone Read More »
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
5 Points: Anchoring Your Kayak With Ease Read More »
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
3 of the best Gear Storage Options for Your Kayak Read More »
Now, just for perspective, let’s start with the obvious basics. Bass boats (by modern definition) have been around for better than 50 years. They have developed from basic, heavy, flat-bottom boats with a generic tiller motor to the aluminum or fiberglass (featherlight) water dragons we have today. Alternatively, Bass Raiders (and their like) have barely
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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,
8 Mods to Perfectly Electrify Your Kayak Read More »
AJ and I are all about fishing. Personally, I love to fish no matter what is biting. AJ, on the other hand, is rather particular about what she wants to fish at different times of the year. Inevitably bass fishing tends to be a popular choice with these warmer Texas waters. Different times of the
Deadsticking and how your Kayak Will be Your Best Friend Read More »
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
Choosing the Best Fishing Rods for Your Kayak Read More »
Winter time is a popular season for anglers to sort through their tackle, clean out the storage bins, and reorganize for the upcoming “season.” Tackle storage will probably remain a perpetual nemesis to kayak anglers especially. Between family events, mods projects you may be starting for your kayak, and the dreaded work schedule you’re bound
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There’s a debate raging between the C&C and CPR communities that often makes this question challenging for many of the new kayak anglers. CPR is a great practice to use and has helped grow the trophy trade exponentially. Now, to be clear, AJ and I use CPR (Catch, Photo, Release) on many of our catches
2 Solutions to Keeping Your Catch Kayaking Read More »
Many anglers struggle with the choice between sit-inside and sit-on-top fishing kayaks. Both options are readily available to the modern-day kayak angler. Choosing between the two will be easier if you understand the pros and cons of each fishing kayak style. For reference, I’d like to tell you about some of the resources I’ve used
The Best Types of Kayaks for Fishing Read More »
This is the forth installment to a series of articles AJ and I are developing to give you an in-depth reference point to the lures, baits, and fishing techniques available for you as a beginner angler. From this broad overview, you’re going to be able to explore options for fishing rigs, techniques, and styles. Some
New Anglers can Learn Fishing with Soft Plastics Read More »
The way I see it, there are 5 types of Anglers in this world. Now I’m not referring to species-specific anglers. Your choice of fishing method is far more indicative of the type of angler you will be than the species of fish you target. First, and this is how most of us started in
FISHING IN ALL ITS FORMS: What Type Angler are You? Read More »
Valentines Day is a perfect time… …to enjoy being together by spending a perfect day on the water. Bank fishing, Lake fishing, Pond hopping, Ocean exploration…The sky’s the limit when you’ve got a companion that loves to fish as much as you. Now, I’m not talking about just your husband, boyfriend, significant other, etc. I’m
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