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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Carpe (nteria) Diem
Monday, 28 September 2015
Central California featured another close encounter of the GWS type this weekend. This fellow was ejected from his Wilderness kayak. The shark punctured the yak enough so as to...

Kayak Fishing and Safety
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
As a Safety Professional in Alberta’s oil field I am constantly mentoring fellow workers on the need for safety equipment and using it correctly. My job is to ensure that...

Mooch Lives
Thursday, 10 October 2013
IN MEMORIUM - Joel "Mooch” Lotilla 1/19/69 - 9/29/13 After years of battling an insidious cancer, our friend and Ocean Kayak teammate Joel "Mooch" Lotilla has passed. Joel...

Trips (Random)

Kayak Fishing Thailand
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Kayak fishing in Thailand has always interested me and my goal for the last few years is to go out there to fish for about 10 days. I have been talking with my buddy Jon, who...

Kiptopeke - the Cement Ships
Wednesday, 02 December 2009
I just returned from a trip with the Kayak Fishing Association of NY. It was to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge/Tunnel Area of Virginia. The system connects the Delmarva Peninsula to...

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....

Fisheries Affairs (Random)

Marine Recreational Fishing's Economic Impact Rivals Commercial Sector
Monday, 06 May 2013
For Immediate ReleaseMary Jane Williamson, Communications Directormjwilliamson@asafishing.org, 703-519-9691, x227www.asafishing.org Marine Recreational Fishing's Economic Impact...

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...

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...

In The News (Random)

Maine Kayak Fishing Tournament Adds Motorized Category
Friday, 15 January 2010
The Maine Kayak Fishing Tournament has announced that it will add a motorized category for its 2010 event.

New Kayak Fishing Video by Fly Fish America Features Ultimate Stand-Up Fishing Kayak
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Newburyport, MA (PRWEB) June 13, 2012 Award-Winning Freedom Hawk '14 Pathfinder Fishing Kayak Demo Featured on YouTube When it comes to kayak fishing, Fly Fish America ranks the...

Whitewater kayak fishing-raising the bar for extreme fishing
Monday, 19 October 2009
During recent shooting for Heliconia’s eagerly anticipated kayak fishing adventure film—ExOfficio presents Kayak Fishing: Game On, world-renowned, big game kayak angler Jim...