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Setting the bar for fishing kayaks

Posted on February 4, 2013 by sensible kayak fishing

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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Truth About Deluxe Fishing Kayaks’

Posted on June 8, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

John, from Brew City Kayaks, had a hearty laugh when he came across ads by a well known, nationwide, catalog and online distributor of outdoor apparel and gear for high-end (dubbed “deluxe”) sit-in angling kayaks, and they declared the following … Continue reading →

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Elderly Kayak Fishing In Florida

Posted on June 6, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

Fishing in the closer locales has been kind of slow so I’ve decided to explore a few places farther away with overnight stays. I set up a kayak fishing tour of an area close to Tampa yesterday, and went down … Continue reading →

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Kayak Fishing At Night

Posted on June 1, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

It was too windy to fish in the river so I stayed in the lagoon by where my friend lets me keep my “W” kayak on his floating dock. I had been out in the morning about 7:30 AM and … Continue reading →

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A Real Fix to Yak Back Amid the Hype

Posted on May 12, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

Some kayak outfitters still stick to the mantra that good kayaking technique (I.E. “sit straight and rotate your upper body”) is the solution for lower back pain a.k.a. ‘yak back’. Well, it’s not – According to this article “Is ‘Rotation Training’ … Continue reading →

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Two Inadequate Methods of Tackling the Yak Back Problem

Posted on May 12, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

Outfitting and exercise are the two customary approaches to dealing with pain and injuries associated with kayaking and kayak fishing. The first method consists of tips and tricks offered by outfitters, kayakers and kayak fishermen, in combination with home-made and … Continue reading →

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Eliminating Rotational Motion While Paddling to Avoid Yak Back

Posted on May 12, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

Think Safety: Lower Back Pain and Kayaking or “Yak Back” is the title of an article that can be found on the New England Kayak Fishing website. The author, a chiropractor, dubs himself “riddler.” The article discusses certain aspects of the ‘yak … Continue reading →

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A Legitimate Solution to Kayak Back Pain

Posted on May 12, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. Regardless of if you’re young or old, in shape or not, eventually you’re bound to feel uncomfortable sitting in your kayak, or on top of it, in the traditional L … Continue reading →

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How the L Position Affects Fly Fishing

Posted on May 10, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

The L position, which confines both sit-in and SOT kayak anglers for long hours is undoubtedly uncomfortable, and damaging to your back. Many people already recognize this truth and are up in arms – A few years ago, this fly … Continue reading →

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Pseudo Comfortable Kayaks

Posted on April 15, 2012 by sensible kayak fishing

Regardless of whether you are paddling, or pedaling, a fishing kayak, any combination of footrests with a backrest will ultimately cause you discomfort of some sort because you’re confined to sitting in the notorious L position. Remaining entrapped in this … Continue reading →

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