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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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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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
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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
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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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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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Let’s face it, Kayak Fishing can be just as frustrating if not more so than bank or boat fishing. With the growing popularity of fishing and the increasing congestion anglers are experiencing on the banks and at marinas, the best and most economical solution is to begin kayak fishing. Many people, especially the ones new
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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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Modifying your kayak can be nerve-racking. You’re investing your hard-earned money into a piece of plastic. Then you’re going to place your life in the hands of that piece of plastic. Are you sure you want to put holes in it? When AJ and I got to the point that we knew we wanted to
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Anchors can be an arch nemesis to the kayaking outdoorsmen. They are bulky, heavy, and cumbersome to store. More importantly, they are an essential burden for virtually every kayak. One of the most common questions I hear about anchor usage is “what do you do with it when you’re not anchored?” Honestly, it’s been a
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In 16 Great Kayak Mods Requiring Few Tools we talked about a few of these tools, but exactly why are they so important to kayak modifications? And exactly when do you need them? 1. Screwdriver Set Almost every project you take on will require screws. While it is quick and easy to use a power drill,
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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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Hunting has become more challenging over the past few years. The number of new hunters hitting the fields has exploded, pressuring your target game further away from the “beaten path” than ever before. How do you find them? How do you get to where they are? One of the best options you’ll find is to
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Why kayak mods? Why change the kayak you found, liked, and chose to purchase with your hard-earned money? Every kayak is great for something. It could be an entry-level kayak intended to get you on the water and teach you the basics of paddling and maneuvering in the water. It could be a Sit-On-Top kayak
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Learning to do your own kayak mods takes time, patience, and research. If you started with the process we discussed in Choosing Your Perfect Kayak Mods you’ve already decided what is truly necessary to perfect your basic kayak. You’ve figured out what mods would be helpful, but aren’t necessarily imperative. It’s also likely you’ve already experimented
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AJ and I were admittedly reluctant to cut into our kayaks when we started our kayaking adventures. Most of our early experiments were add-ons that could be easily changed from one kayak to another or removed when not in use. These Simple modifications made our kayaking endeavors easier and allowed us to grow in our
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When AJ or I get a new kayak, we make a point of taking it out on the water multiple times. We run it through the paces testing its durability, maneuverability, and comfort. Regardless of whether it will be our fishing, hunting, or multipurpose kayak, we want to know how it functions and responds to
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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
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Hunting season is just about here. We’ve talked quite a bit about the benefits of using a boat to get to those ideal hunting zones that others just can’t reach. I am a big proponent of using kayaks and small vessels for this purpose. We went in-depth with the use of our Jon Boat for duck
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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
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How many times have you walked into your local fishing or sporting goods store and looked at those kayaks lining the wall? “How do I know which Kayak is right for me?” surges through your head as you study those tags, reading the specs, and spinning over the prices. When you go to the local
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Summer is quickly approaching. The weather is getting to be perfect for those weekend adventures on the water! When you’re new to water sports, it’s easy to miss boating safety details that you just haven’t learned about yet. If you’re an experienced boater, it’s easy to overlook the “small” things that you don’t necessarily experience
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AJ and I each have a Pelican Catch 100 kayak. They’re great, lightweight, basic kayaks to toss in the bed of the truck when you’re running out for a few hours of fishing. We’ve had all kinds of success taking them out on creeks, lakes, and other small waterways. But, we’ve noticed one major drawback.
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There have been several people, lately that I have heard commenting about how they have to hike miles into the territory to find suitable game. They’ve been discouraged by the physical demands, especially in areas that don’t allow horse or ATV access. This tends to be a common theme on public hunting land. With more
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For clarity’s sake, this is not a sponsored article. We do not work with or for 3 Waters Kayaks and are not receiving any commission for this discussion. A few years ago, AJ and I decided to expand our kayaking adventures to include fishing. Rather than converting our sit-in tandem, we opted to get a
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So, let’s start this off by stating the basics. One, I’ve owned better than 10 kayaks over the years, most of which were intended for fishing. Two, I’ve owned multiple watercraft ranging from eight feet (a beginner’s kayak) in length to over twenty feet (a classic bass boat). Three, there is nothing I enjoy more
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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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Why? So, let me begin with the premise: We went duck hunting for the first time last year. We went on the first day of the season. We researched what happens like crazy, before we went…we researched what happens in the air… Basically, the process was a comedy of errors. We had purchased a couple
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