8 things you need to know about whales
The first kayak anglers, Inuit paddling the Arctic coast thousands of years ago, used wood and skin kayaks to hunt whales and seals. Lucky for whales, today’s kayak anglers would rather catch fish and...
View Article10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hurricanes
Hurricanes are intense tropical storms with high winds, heavy rain and surging seas. The mega-storms cause devastating destruction and wreak havoc on fishing. Here’s the blowdown on these natural...
View Article6 Things You Didn’t Know About Fishing Reels
Regardless of whether you cast bait, lures or flies, your fishing reel is one of the most technical pieces of equipment on your kayak. At first look, a reel may seem simple. But a deeper investigation...
View ArticleHobie Mirage iTrek 9 Ultralight Inflatable Kayak Review
Pedalling Hobie’s svelte Mirage iTrek 9 Ultralight down a narrow canal on the west coast of Florida made me chuckle with delight, especially when I hooked a small snook. When I cranked on the pedals,...
View ArticleMatlacha Is Your Florida Flats Fishing Getaway
I love a place with acres of grass flats and miles of mangroves where I can sight cast for feisty game fish. Matlacha (pronounced MAT-lah-shay), Florida is just such a place. The former commercial...
View Article7 Things You Didn’t Know About Inflatables
These days, inflatable kayaks and standup paddleboards are all the rage for their portability, stability and storability. We’re not sure about the popularity of innertubes, towables, tramps, pool...
View Article6 Things You Didn’t Know About Currents
Whether we’re fighting current, drifting or casting into the current, anyone fishing freshwater, saltwater, offshore, inshore or river is at the mercy of moving water. Here are some interesting facts...
View ArticleBest Bass Fishing Baits And Lures: Fly Fishing
Bass are aggressive and predictable, making them a perfect target for fly fishing. Casting a small lure with heavy line and a long fishing rod, sometimes fly anglers have just the trick to convince...
View ArticleOseetah Lake Is Upstate New York’s Hidden Jewel
Remember ESPN’s great outdoor games? On air from 2000 to 2006, the multi-sport, made-for-TV outdoor extravaganza offered prize money north of $300,000. For three summers, Lake Placid in New York’s...
View Article11 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind
In Lord of the Rings, Bilbo riddles Gollum: “Voiceless it cries, wingless flutters, toothless bites, mouthless mutters.” The answer? Wind. Here are some other facts you likely didn’t know about wind,...
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