As I approached the boat ramp, I noticed the small lagoon to the left. The water was shallow, and the bright sun penetrated the surface, allowing all things below to be seen easily, even from across a pine-filled peninsula. […]
Many people use paddling sports as a way to come to peace with nature and themselves. It is an activity that offers relaxation and serenity, away from the abuses of our busy worlds. […]
Several years ago, I was on one of my first trips to try and fish from a kayak at the coast. I chose not to go too far from land, as I was still gaining my confidence in the stability of the craft. I kept the fishing simple, using a double-drop bottom rig commonly used in bottom-fishing for croaker and spot. […]
The weather was set up for a perfect weekend float down the creek, the days not too hot and the nights not too cold. The time had come.
Hidden in North Carolina’s coastal plain, Contentnea Creek is unknown to most fishermen, but locals know it well and consider it a treasure. After all, the name Contentnea is derived from a Native American phrase meaning “fish passing by.”
The outdoors community supports many subgroups. In the hunting world, we have bowhunters, those that primarily use black powder and primitive firearms, dog hunters and even those that only hunt certain types of animals such as waterfowl, big game or upland game.
Fishing with a bow is a lot like hunting, and it’s especially challenging when it’s done from a kayak. […]
Growing up watching TV fishing shows on the weekend was an experience in itself. However, with everyone bass fishing around home, it always seemed strange when anglers would head north and talk of pike and muskie. […]
It is winter. It is cold. Fishing is likely not the first activity that comes to mind. Fishing from a kayak is likely a step or two below that on the list. […]
Anglers are among the most well-known stretchers of the truth in the land — or water, as the case may be. For some reason, everyone has had the biggest fish of their life break off right at the boat with no evidence to prove otherwise. […]
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