How To

Outfitting

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...

Google Earth to Lowrance Fishfinder Conversion
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
In today's fishing world, there are a variety of software and hardware platforms that can enable you to become a better fisherman. Sometimes, using all that technology has to offer can be overwhelming. We share here a simple method to... Read more...

Swift Drift Anchor
Monday, 25 February 2013
After 3 seasons of river steelhead fishing using a drift chain setup on my Jackson Coosa, I decided it was time for something a little more substantial. There are often times where I want to stop my boat in the current and fish a hole, and... Read more...

SLA Batteries Demystified
Monday, 29 October 2012
The basic design of a lead acid battery has been around since the mid-1800's. Today, they account for over half of all battery sales. In the 1970's, a form of lead acid battery using a gel as an electrolyte was developed. This allowed... Read more...

Rigging My Wilderness Systems Ride 115
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
I picked up a new Wilderness Systems Ride 115 from Appomattox River Company the other day and headed over to Yakattack's shop to do a little rigging. I was really looking forward to tossing ideas back and forth with Luther - when you get... Read more...

Installing a Flush Mount Rod Holder
Saturday, 09 April 2011
Installing a flush mount rod holder is quick and surprisingly easy provided that you measure twice and cut once. You should have a little wiggle room for "oops" depending on the mounting surface of the particular modol that you are... Read more...

Installing a Center Hatch
Saturday, 09 April 2011
Here I've installed the center hatch system on an Elie Horizon 130 which is standard equipment when you upgrade to the Elie Horizon 130 Angler package. Using the hatch seating flange, I traced the inner opening for my cut. I then... Read more...

Hummingbird Scupper Transducer Install on Ocean Torque
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Posts and DIY threads for this install are few and far between so I figured that I would keep a photo journal of how I made this install. I really didn't know what to expect going in and I'm happy to say that it was one of my... Read more...

How to Re-rig Your Lures for Bluefish
Sunday, 25 April 2010
I have found when the blues get real aggressive it pays to have lures and flies set up or designed for the task. When it comes to flies its simple, just use all the lousy ones you have with big hooks. Lures are a bit different. I’ve... Read more...

Internal Pulley System
Monday, 14 December 2009
Have you ever put some items in the center hatch of your kayak and when you went to retrieve them on the water you couldn’t reach them? It’s happened to all of us. Items shift and if we can’t get to them while on the water. ... Read more...