Outfitting

Outfitting

Predator 13 - Rudder Install
Monday, 03 February 2014
To date, I've paddled my Old Town Predator 13 without a rudder. I've been happy with the ride, however on a few occasions wished I had a rudder when in the current. And I'm a rudder guy, so it was destined to happen eventually. ... Read more...

Bike Pedals for Hobie Mirage Drives
Friday, 25 October 2013
Even dedicated paddlers like myself have to agree the Hobie Mirage Drive is an engineering wonder. Hobie Kayaks and the marvelous leg-powered drive system have opened up kayak fishing to an expanded set of participants, most of whom will... Read more...

DownScan Imaging / Down Imaging Shoot Through Demystified
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Kayak anglers have long debated whether the Lowrance DownScan Imaging (DSI) or the Humminbird Down Imaging (DI) can be used in a shoot through kayak hull application. Some sources on the internet have even suggested that the manufacturers... Read more...

Fog Happens
Thursday, 05 September 2013
Fog happens … and sometimes happens fast. I know this and try to keep my eye on it always. I was out recently at Stone Lagoon near Arcata, CA, mostly because it's a beautiful place. I was fishing but not catching. It was “severe... Read more...

EZ Kayak Stand
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
We've all used sawhorses to camp chairs to folding cots trying to get our yaks stable for rigging and storage. Herb Reyes has adapted a folding PVC cradle that's cheap, easy to fabricate, and works like a charm! MATERIALS:... Read more...

Predator 13 Rigging
Friday, 09 August 2013
Mounting the FF. Given the relationship between OK and Hummingbird FFs, no surprise the boat is ready to receive a Hummingbird FF. I have taken a liking to my trusty Lowrance Mark 4 though so I had to figure that out. ... Read more...

Saltwater Kayak Fishing Checklist
Wednesday, 24 July 2013
Ever get to the beach and realize you forgot to bring one of your essential items for fishing that day? Who hasn't? I have a list made from torn cardboard and written with a carpenter's pencil nailed to the garage wall. Scott Gee (AKA... Read more...

Sailing Santa Cruz Kayaks
Saturday, 15 June 2013
Jim Martin is the innovative designer of the Raptor, and owner of Santa Cruz Kayaks. It gets windy almost every day on the Monterey Bay, and of course, that got Jim to thinking.....Take a look at his slick sail design and don't be... Read more...

Home Made Scupper Transducer Mount
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
After seeing the new Lowrance scupper transducer mount work so well on Jackson Kayak, a customer of mine decided to figure out a cheap way to do this for other fish finders. In this case we installed a Garmin transducer. Step 1: Use an 8"... Read more...

Gear Required by the United States Coast Guard When on Kayaks
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
For many of us, the encroaching warmth of summer signifies a seasonal increase in kayak angling opportunities. With the longer and brighter days, however, come tales of tragic and often preventable on-water disasters. For seasoned veterans... Read more...

Bow Bungee for the Hobie Revolution
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
I wanted to add some bungee to the bow of my Hobie Revolution mainly to have a place to easily store the mirage drive when I needed to pull it for whatever reason. I didn't want to rely on putting it in the rear well since that space is... Read more...

First Aid for Expedition Kayak Fishing
Sunday, 12 May 2013
Paul Willet is not only a very experienced and talented kayak fisherman, but an adventurous world traveler, and he makes his living as a full-time paramedic in the San Francisco Bay Area. It pays to have someone as talented and dedicated... Read more...

Maximize your Handlheld VHF Radio's Battery Life
Sunday, 28 April 2013
A handheld VHF radio is an indispensable tool for kayak fishing adventure travel, for angler to angler communication, listening to weather forecast, or a lifeline in the case of an emergency. When selecting a handheld VHF radio for these... Read more...

Packing for Kayak Fishing Adventure Travel
Sunday, 28 April 2013
So you're now booked to go on a kayak-fishing trip of a lifetime. As the initial euphoria wears off, the stress of packing sets in. We’d like to share with you some tips and tricks for packing, gathered over the course of multiple kayak... Read more...

"Waders of Death", Another Perspective
Monday, 01 April 2013
My lesson learned: Despite everything you read online or watch on YouTube, the "Wader & Belt" system by itself is NOT a substitute for a dry-suit in a cold weather environment when kayak fishing. As I began my journey down this... Read more...

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Features (Random)

False Albacore from the Kayak
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
It is hard to think of a pelagic species like false albacore as a kayak fishing friendly fish. Most members of the tuna family are usually found offshore in blue water and...

Florida January 2010 Road Trip
Monday, 01 February 2010
My brother in law, Paul, had been working a lot and wanted to go fishing. So we planned a trip to Florida in January of 2010. I figured I’d drive down and he’d fly. My first...

5S and Kayak Fishing
Thursday, 28 April 2011
In an effort to make myself a little more marketable in a recent job search, I enrolled in some evening classes that sang the praises of Six Sigma/5S and “Lean”...

Trips (Random)

My First Great Lakes Chinook from the yak
Monday, 19 October 2009
Actually my first in 16 years even counting shore fishing. Had a couple on last year but lost them both within seconds.Got this 17lb Chinook (king) salmon today. I knew it was...

Alaska 2008
Monday, 23 November 2009
While down in the Everglades I got a call from Troy (yakonthefly) asking if I’d be interested in a trip to Alaska the following summer. He and Allen (polepole) had been there...

Costa Rica Kayak Fishing Trip
Friday, 23 October 2009
When my girlfriend suggested that she wanted to go to Costa Rica my mind raced trying to think of ways that I could get some fishing in. I have been communicating with Ralph...

Fisheries Affairs (Random)

Bottomfish Closures off Washington Avoided for Now
Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Yelloweye Rockfish are a slow growing, long lived fish found along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja Mexico. In 2002 they were officially declared as "overfished" across a...

NOAA Reports Six More Fish Stocks Rebuilt in 2012
Thursday, 02 May 2013
May 2, 2013 It was another record-setting year for one of our nation's most valuable resources, our marine fisheries. Today, we are reporting that six more stocks were declared...

"Bad Science" Constrains My Purpose, "Good Science" Facilitates It
Friday, 22 February 2013
It's a never ending battle between the forces that wish to take away our rights to fish, and those that fight to preserve it. In many cases, the fight comes down to the Best...

In The News (Random)

Kayak Anglers Dodge “Shark Tax” with Shark Shield
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
(PRWEB) August 26, 2013 Shark Shield, the world’s only scientifically proven and independently tested electrical shark deterrent allows kayak anglers to dodge shark tax. Big...

Costa Expands Camouflage Line, Introduces New Mossy Oak® Shadow Grass® Blades™ Sunglasses
Friday, 20 September 2013
Daytona Beach, Fla. – Sept. 18, 2013 – New for fall, Costa Sunglasses has released six of its styles in the Mossy Oak® Shadow Grass® Blades frame color. The new pattern...

Pro Kayak Angler Drew Gregory Launches College Kayak Fishing
Thursday, 23 August 2012
New tournament unites kayak anglers from universities across the nation in league-style format and awards scholarships to winners August 23, 2012 – Professional kayak angler...