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Setting the bar for fishing kayaks

So, you want to fish out of a kayak?… Choosing a fishing kayak may seem to be a daunting task, unless you apply a few simple rules that help you set the bar as far as what is acceptable to … Continue reading

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Yak? Pocket Skiff? What is this tiny fishing motorboat?

Have a look at this new video: By its size, this boat is comparable to a kayak, and not even a big one. You can paddle it too, as the movie shows. But that’s where the similarity with kayaks ends, … Continue reading

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Kayak Fishing Elders Troubles

One of our senses, balance, is required for using most fishing kayaks. However, it is often negatively affected by medical purposes or old age. The implications for kayak fishing are clear – We either need to fish from a more … Continue reading

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Negative Aspects Of Rigging A Fishing Kayak With A Crate

Attaching a crate to the back of your fishing kayak’s cockpit has been common practice among kayak anglers. If you happen to own a sit on top fishing kayak, attaching a crate rig is often a necessary hassle. Because most sit on … Continue reading

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A Perfect Fishing Kayak for Midwest Anglers

Everyone knows that people living in the Midwest love to fish, and that the Midwest offers some of the most optimal places to fish in America, and perhaps even the world. Midwest anglers, however, are above all of this kayak … Continue reading

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Canadian Kayak Fishing In The Frigid North

The phrase “Kayak Fishing in Canada” is sure to send a chill down (or up) your spine, doesn’t it?
Think about the cold water (brrr…) and the cold wind blowing (brrr as well…), and if you’re sitting in a SOT kayak or Sit In kayak you’re freezing – literally. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be like that, and not all fishing kayaks are prone to send you home with a wet butt and a running nose. Continue reading

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Jeff McGovern On Fishing Kayak Casting Pains

Experienced kayak angler from Florida, Jeff McGovern has made some observations: “Yet another problem in fishing kayaks is shoulder pain, as some of my common kayak friends have talked about- they often communicate that they need to get multiple shoulder problems fixed. Certain … Continue reading

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Foam Backrest Problems In a Fishing Kayak

More Foam, More lumbar problems Our recent article on lumbar support, shows that a combination of the L position, footrest, and backrest creates a combo that is deadly for your back, and creates an insurmountable amount of discomfort and pain. Adding padding … Continue reading

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The Realization of the Stand-Up Kayak Fishing Dream

Fishing standing in a kayak has often been dismissed as an impossibility, and thus does not receive much serious attention in the fishing kayak community. Fishing kayak manufacturers, knowing they couldn’t effectively offer this as an option, tried to play down  the … Continue reading

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How To Repair And Avoid Scratches In Your Fishing Kayak’s Hull

Hull scratching can occur when your fishing kayak travels over sharp surfaces, such as concrete ramps, oyster bars, and sharp rocks. Scratches are usually not a problem, and do not need much attention. Nevertheless, if you want to avoid scratches on your … Continue reading

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