Outfitting
Torpedo Live Bait Holder Tuesday, 17 May 2016
STEALTH KAYAKS NEW ZEALAND has come up with another great idea. The very popular and cleverly designed kayak live bait tube.This live bait tube was designed for keeping live bait while on your kayak.The tube is made from PVC and is... Read more...
Old Town’s “Ultimate Fishing Machine” Giveaway Monday, 22 February 2016
Old Town’s “Ultimate Fishing Machine” Giveaway Old Town® celebrates 2016 Bassmaster Classic by giving away Predator XL Minn Kota® Old Town, ME (February 22, 2016): Since 1898, the Old Town mission has been to get... Read more...
Ultimate Jacket Friday, 12 February 2016
The folks at Refrigiware provided me an Arctic Duck jacket last fall for review. Problem was, the darn thing is so warm, I had to wait a few months before it got cold enough for me to wear it! Even in Santa Cruz California it... Read more...
Trailers with PURPOSE-Redtide Monday, 14 December 2015
Introducing the ultimate in kayak transportation, REDTIDE TRAILERS, where practical meets easy with style. Designed and assembled in Melbourne, Australia. When I initially started to fish from a kayak, transportation was never easy.... Read more...
Swiss Army Knife Reinevented! Tuesday, 10 November 2015
You don't have to be McGiver for these knives to come in handy. Now we are seeing the Swiss Army Knife for the new millenium! Personally, I don't know if I buy into the idea of this knife presenting itself with "playful... Read more...
Master Hull Welding Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Plastic Welding a Leaky Hobie Lately, I've been noticing more water in my little Hobie Sport when I get off the water, almost a quart or so through this past summer. On Saturday of Labor Day weekend, as I was returning through some... Read more...
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...
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UK Kayak Fishing Wednesday, 07 October 2009
In all the sports that we take part in, people do so at different levels, Kayak fishing is no exception with some happy to fish for smaller species on rivers or estuaries while...
Extreme Kayak Repair Wednesday, 24 August 2011
When I was a retailer I had a lot of opportunity to repair kayaks. I got to experiment with kayaks that most would think were totals and I was able to repair them. In my early...
Hammering the Fluke by Kayak Wednesday, 07 October 2009
As many take off on the usual trek to the party boat scene dreaming of their eight fish limit, a few decide to become their own captains; and take a much different path....
Trips (Random)
Flathead Catfish Trip Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Went to Bartlett Lake with Greg this weekend to do a little kayak fishing. We started bait fishing, Greg caught most of the bait as I am easily distracted by shiny objects and he...
Kayak Fishing My Way Monday, 21 September 2009
The first time I heard about kayak fishing I almost laughed. How in this world one can think about catching fish on
Kayak Fishing from a Sea Kayak - trip report Friday, 09 October 2009
Photo: two sea kayakers arrive at Block Island, Rhode Island after making the crossing from Port Judith during the late fall bluefish and striped bass migration. Note coldwater...
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...
Sportfishing Industry Welcomes Sally Jewell's Nomination for Secretary of the Interior Wednesday, 06 February 2013
For Immediate ReleaseMary Jane Williamson, Communications Directormjwilliamson@asafishing.org, 703-519-9691, x227www.asafishing.org Jewell's background in the outdoor recreation...
In The News (Random)
Kayak Wars Begin Feb 1st Monday, 24 January 2011
Kayak Wars 2011 Set To Begin 02/01/2011 The largest kayak fishing tournament in the world is about to begin again on February 01, 2011. The enormously popular...
Recipe from Karen of Kayak Fishing Gear Tuesday, 20 October 2009
Okay, this is the best! Well we like it and I think some of you will. We make a big batch when we go camping and eat it on crackers for lunch! It would also be great to eat...
Game On Kayak Fishing Movie
Saturday, 24 October 2009
The guys who brought you the kayak fishing movie Game On are at it again filming Game On 2. The new movie will bring viewers into different kayak fishing locations and to meet...
Saturday, 24 October 2009
The guys who brought you the kayak fishing movie Game On are at it again filming Game On 2. The new movie will bring viewers into different kayak fishing locations and to meet...
