Small Craft Advisory
Trolling from a kayak is a great tactic for multiple species
Kayaks are pretty small craft, but anglers can still employ the tactic of trolling if they do a little planning ahead of time. […]
Articles by Phillip Gentry
Small Craft Advisory
Seine the ICW from your kayak
Look to the ICW for summer fishing action in your kayak […]
Redfish
Redfish: The perfect fish for kayakers
If there was ever a fish perfectly suited for kayakers, it is the redfish. If you’re looking for a hard-fighting fish that loves skinny water, reds are it. […]
Crappie/Bream
Mooning over a bream?
J.D. Desrosiers of Greer, S.C., gives tips and tricks for using his kayak to go hunting for bream beds. […]
Bass Fishing
Shallow-water bass is April’s paddling draw
The fastest-growing segment of the kayak fishing industry is for bass, and kayak anglers in the Carolinas have a lot of options when it comes to bass fishing in April […]
Crappie/Bream
Spring slabs are perfect kayak targets
Kayak anglers have a distinct advantage over powerboat anglers when targeting most species. This is especially true of crappie fishing during the spring. […]
Inshore Fishing
Hit the hot hole for winter action
During the winter, look for areas of water that are warmer than surrounding water. These “hot holes” hold baitfish and gamefish, and they don’t always occur where most anglers think they do. […]
Crappie/Bream
Layer up for winter kayak fishing trips
The winter months are great for kayak fishing, but anglers need to stay safe, warm, and dry. Layering up and wearing the proper clothing is essential, and wearing a PFD this time of year is a must. […]
New Products
Outdoor Products’ Large SmartPhone Watertight Case
The case protects against water, moisture and damage from the elements. […]
New Products
NRS Men’s Sidewinder Dry Bibs Waders
These waders were specially designed for fishermen. […]
Ducks
December 2018 New kayak gear
Benelli Super Vinci Shotgun
The superbly balanced Super Vinci shotgun is the world’s most reliable, softest-kicking, fastest-shooting, lightweight, semi-auto 12-gauge that shoots 23/4-, 3- and 31/2-inch magnum shells.
Ducks
Paddle up some public puddle ducks
One of the biggest problems with public duck hunting in the Carolinas is an overabundance of people who want to hunt and a limited amount of public water. Tales of getting to the best spots at 2 a.m. and sleeping in the boat until legal shooting light make the prospect of public duck hunting even less palatable.