December 16, 2024
I kayak fish on most of my outings, whether I’m targeting largemouth bass, striped bass, or any other species of fish. Why do I fish from a kayak and not a powerboat? For me the answer is complicated…
December 10, 2024
It’s December and it’s that time of year where the weather may have anglers, even those who enjoy winter fishing, sitting indoors. Wrapped in a blanket next to the fire they're surely dreaming of…
October 26, 2024
When I first started kayak fishing I used my understanding of fish habits, habitat, fish feeding patterns, and a little bit of luck to get me through a day of fishing. I repeatedly fished familiar…
October 9, 2024
Facing a current that leaves you at a standstill while paddling at Olympic levels makes for a tough day of kayak fishing. Same goes for getting stuck in a marsh with water falling so fast you’ll soon…
September 19, 2024
The open exposure of marsh mudbanks makes them ideal for kayak trolling. Mudbanks are vertical walls of mud that are generally four to five feet deep on a high tide. They have a step down and/or…
August 13, 2024
To the human eye, many areas look like good habitat for the fish. But fish are pickier. Typically, they inhabit only a small fraction of the available shorelines. There are things about those small…
July 5, 2024
Whether you’re doing a float down your local river, casting a line into your favorite reservoir, or plying the open Bay, whenever you go kayak fishing safety should be your number one priority.…
June 5, 2024
It’s getting late in the day and the sun is setting, but all you can think about is tying one on. Is it time to get lit? Your kayak, that is. And now you have more choices than ever, as manufacturers…
May 11, 2024
Kayak fishing is fun, no matter what you’re fishing for — it’s productive, scenic, and offers much to soothe the soul as we paddle along our varied waterways. The same can be said for fishing from…
April 25, 2024
Merriam-Webster defines Communication as: “a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.”
These kayak anglers may spread…
April 13, 2024
Powered propulsion has a plethora of pluses when it comes to kayak fishing, but choosing which is best can be a tricky task to tackle. Let’s take a look at some of the hot options out there,…
March 8, 2024
The spring perch runs are great, but they can also cause the shoreline of your favorite spot to get crowded with anglers. What to do? Well, dust the winter cobwebs off the kayak, get your gear ready…
January 20, 2024
As a new kayak fishing season approaches both paddlers and pedalers will be keeping a sharp eye out for the cool new gadgets and goodies that can help us catch more, bigger fish. Ready to start…
January 5, 2024
So, you want to get out on the water and take a cast from a kayak to catch that trophy fish, but you haven’t yet taken that first kayak fishing adventure? Here are 10 tips to take into consideration…
December 11, 2023
These tips are excerpted from the latest book by author John Veil, “The Way I Like to Fish - A Kayak Angler’s Guide to Shallow Water, Light Tackle Fishing.”
The author with a nice redfish caught…
November 7, 2023
Okay, this may be one of the more boring aspects of kayak fishing, but don’t discount a good tackle storage crate for your kayak. Yes, you may have a bow hatch on your rig, under-seat storage, or…
October 31, 2023
We usually reserve our thirs fishboat review of the month for checking out some of the weirder and wilder fishing machines on the water, but the new Old Town ePDL is so dang inventive we pushed aside…
October 23, 2023
Okay, this may be one of the more boring aspects of kayak fishing, but don’t discount a good tackle storage crate for your kayak. Yes, you may have a bow hatch on your rig, under-seat storage, or…