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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Choosing a Fishing Kayak
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Like many kayak fisherman, my first fishig kayak was a mistake and I only used it a few times. There wasn’t a lot of information available. Things have...

Nighttime is Striper Time
Saturday, 04 June 2011
I am sure many people can make a case that other species of fish are better nighttime game fish than striped bass, maybe tarpon or snook but to my knowledge there are no other...

Puget Sound Water Rescue
Friday, 05 July 2013
It was the last day of the 2013 lingcod season on Puget Sound. The weather was windy, 15-20 knots, with 3-foot white-capped seas and occasional larger wind driven boat wakes....

Trips (Random)

Texas Bound, Casting for a Cause
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
I made the trip last year to attend the Annual Casting for a Cause tournament and chronicled it to share the amazing time I’d had with my fellow kayak anglers. It should come as...

Yahoo it's a Wahoo
Saturday, 10 July 2010
Kayak fishing in the Bahamas is definitely a dream come true for me. When I go there every year to spend my vacations, I always try to go as often as I can. Unlike last year...

Passaic River - Great Falls float
Monday, 18 July 2011
I’ve wanted to do a shuttle trip on the Passaic River from the Great Falls down a few miles. About a decade ago I spoke with a couple guys who told me they had caught and...

Fisheries Affairs (Random)

Florida's Net Ban Vacated
Wednesday, 06 November 2013
Tuesday, 05 November 2013 15:07 Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 November 2013 15:11 Written by CCA Florida Leon County Circuit Judge Jackie Lee Fulford yesterday vacated an automatic...

Landmark Vision for Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Management Unveiled by Policy and Industry Experts
Thursday, 13 February 2014
Blue ribbon commission recommends enhanced fisheries management while upholding saltwater recreational fishing’s economic, social and conservation benefits Miami,...

"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)

SoCal Fishing Kayak Company Launches New Website, Offers Promotional Shipping
Thursday, 04 April 2013
Fishing kayak manufacturer Malibu Kayaks announces the launch of their redesigned MalibuKayaks.com website. The kayak company hopes to ease site navigation and provide better...

NY Requires Life Jackets Worn in Cold Weather
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York has become the first state to require life jackets for everyone in all small pleasure craft during the six coldest months of the year, when capsized...

Kayak Fishing: Game On Wins Favorite Movie of the Year
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
September 13, 2010 -The Heliconia Press is proud to announce that its adventure film Kayak Fishing: Game On 2 has won the Canoe & Kayak magazine Reader's Choice Award for...