Outfitting

Outfitting

Good fix on a Warped Hatch
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Anyone else have this problem? Northern California kayak angler Pychet Tep aka "Chet" found his hatch was warped, and the boat taking on water. Here's his straightforward fix: Kayak: 2009 Tarpon 140 Problem: It leaks when wave... Read more...

Jackson Kraken/Raymarine Dragonfly Install
Saturday, 06 December 2014
Sean White is a kayak fishing guide, fisheries biologist, Jackson Kayaks Factory Fishing Team Pro, and Kokatat Ambassador. Long known for his fishing prowess Sean is also a meticulous craftsman, and loves to share tips and tricks. -... Read more...

Sit Inside Mirage Drive Conversion
Saturday, 06 December 2014
I've had an interest in converting a SIK to a Mirage pedal drive for several years. A few months ago I acquired two glass kayaks off Craigslist for a very good price. One was an 18-foot Eddyline and the other a Current Design product... Read more...

Hull protection Experiment Using "Slick Strips"
Sunday, 29 June 2014
Two years ago I put some plastic hull protection on my Revo13 and tested it out. Seems to be working great and it has not loosened or fallen off. The boat is used almost exclusively in salt water. I used Ultra-High Molecular Weight... Read more...

Rigging Your Downrigger
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
When you are kayak fishing, have you ever seen fish deep in the water on your fish finder, but had difficulty presenting a lure to those fish? If you have, then you should consider mounting a downrigger on your kayak. Downrigger trolling... Read more...

ABS/PVC Rails on Wheeleez Beach Cart to Fit Native Slayer Propel
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
So one of the things I disliked about my Slayer Propel is that the hull is shaped in a way that it does not fit well on a Standard Wheeleez Beach Cart. If you use the standard cart, the Slayer just sits on top of it and has a tendency to... Read more...

Rigging the Stealth Pro Fisha 525
Friday, 18 April 2014
Every kayak requires a bit of customization, and that’s half the fun of getting one. Our NorCal waters are cold and demanding, and after putting some miles on the boat there were a few modifications I felt necessary to accommodate these... Read more...

Custom Fit Scupper Transdsducer
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
Andy Treweek is a long-time yak angler from Napa, in Northern California. He fishes the coast for rockies and lings mostly The Lowrance Scupper Transducer mount did not fit well in the transducer well of my new T-15. I wanted to use my... Read more...

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...

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Features (Random)

Effective Trolling With Your Kayak
Friday, 29 January 2010
While trolling is a mainstay of saltwater fishermen and also popular for targeting suspended fish in deepwater lakes of the northern US and Canada, it’s not the way most...

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”...

The End Game
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
OK. You’ve set the date, made the game plan, checked and re-checked all your equipment. You meet your buddy on-time, get the boats ready and launch before dawn. You’ve got...

Trips (Random)

Winter kayaking – Florida style
Friday, 09 October 2009
Winter in Florida may not be as rigorous as in other parts of the United States, but when you are used to fishing in 92 degree weather a winter cold snap can cramp your style....

Heroes on the Water: Why It’s Important
Friday, 03 February 2012
It’s very easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle over everyday life. We’ve got families, facebook, twitter, and anything else you can think of to keep our minds...

Croaker - Worth a Second Look
Friday, 09 October 2009
Among the popular saltwater sport fish along the east coast, the Atlantic Croaker is the Rodney Dangerfield species, even among kayak anglers. We all want sexy speckled trout,...

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...

"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...

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...

In The News (Random)

NEW: Gerber River Shorty
Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Gerber is proud to announce the re-introduction of a classic waterman's blade, the River Shorty. Built especially for the unique requirements of rafting, paddling and diving, the...

Team Ocean Kayak repeats as Team of the Year Third Coast Kayak Series
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Team Ocean Kayak repeated as the 2009 Team of the Year in the Third Coast kayak Series. Team Ocean Kayak’s Vincent Rinando, Captain Filip Spencer, Jeff Herman, Sam Rinando, and...

Second Annual Hobie Fishing World Championship to Take Place in Austin, Texas
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Oceanside, California – August 21, 2012 - The second annual Hobie Fishing World Championship will take place in Austin, Texas, November 4-9, 2012. Anglers from over ten...