Fishing
Don’t forget nearshore fishing
For a paddler, fishing outside the surf line is immensely challenging and rewarding. The closer you get to the Gulf Stream, the better your chances are of hooking into some really sizeable sea creatures. […]
Paddling Palmetto
Inshore Fishing
Reds are a paddler’s fish
For a kayak angler along the coast, there are probably better times to target redfish than July, but for anglers headed for a beach vacation, or for coastal anglers who regularly ply those waters, reds are always on the list of fish to catch. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Kayaks + catfish = Great June fishing
Setting up your kayak to target catfish may seem like the simplest thing in the world. Although anglers have caught catfish by casting, the vast majority of catfish are caught basically the same way: using multiple rods baited with some type of cut, live or manufactured baits. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Crawl in bed with bream
May is a tough month if you’re just trying to catch one fish species. Both water and air temperatures are pleasantly warm, and most fish are still relatively shallow. […]
Bass Fishing
Why paddle for bass?
Ah, April. Turkeys are gobbling, flowers are blooming and bass are bedding. Continuing our series of how to rig for and target one species each month, the good news is there really isn’t any special rigging necessary to fish for black bass. […]
Freshwater Fishing
Setting up for slab time – Get your kayak rigged for crappie fishing
The number of anglers joining the ranks of the plastic armada grows daily. With each new recruit, prospective anglers want to know what they can do to target their favorite species from their new paddle craft. […]
Inshore Fishing
Make practice a habit – Keep learning better ways to fish from a kayak
My high-school basketball coach, David Riggins, always avoided the old cliché that “Practice Makes Perfect.” […]
Inshore Fishing
Turn to active winter fish
The sport of kayak fishing has generated a tremendous following whose numbers rank among the fastest growing of all outdoor sports. […]
Inshore Fishing
Kayak coolers are here
The area behind the seat on a standard kayak is often referred to as the tank well. It’s a central area of the boat and important for a number of reasons. First, it is a main storage area, easily accessible for the paddler, and is does not impede fishing. […]
Inshore Fishing
A Q&A for beginning kayak anglers
A recent survey of kayak anglers by a popular manufacturer revealed some not-so-startling facts about a growing segment of the fishing community. […]