Trips
Take The Long Way Home Sunday, 02 November 2014
Take The Long Way Home My brother Gus and I grew up fishing around Washington State and were attracted to the simplicity of kayak fishing around five years ago. Months before this trip we found ourselves landlocked in the middle of the... Read more...
Big Sur Weekend Sunday, 10 August 2014
Big Sur Fishing, Drunk N’ Skunk Style We were all aware of how unpredictable the rugged and isolated coast of Big Sur couldbe, and that there was no way of predicting the weather in advance. But, it didn’t matter, we were going.... Read more...
PESCA BAJA Kayak Fishing Trips Wednesday, 30 July 2014
Rancho Leonero Resort / October 2014 Explore The Possibilities: The Sea of Cortez is one of the most spectacular marine settings on the planet offering the kayak fisherman limitless fishing opportunities. For this reason, Pesca Baja chose... Read more...
Topwater Saratoga (Spotted Barramundi) Friday, 14 March 2014
Fishing out of a kayak while drifting down a pristine freshwater river is only made better by seeing the raw power of a fish as it attacks your lure. Last week we experienced our best kayak fishing to date. It was a really early start for... Read more...
Mothership New Zealand! Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Justin Orton has done it again! A leader in New Zealand kayak fishing, Orton’s NZ Kayak Fishing Series is recognized as the biggest and the best tournament for Kiwi kayak fishos. Now, Orton is expanding his operation to include amazing... Read more...
Persistence Pays Off on Lake Texoma Monday, 27 January 2014
Dallas, Texas native and avid kayak angler and videographer, Robert Field, shares his story of wintertime striper fishing on Lake Texoma. The day started with high hopes. I say day, but it was well before dawn when I woke up. Our... Read more...
Mythic Lake Almanor Thursday, 19 December 2013
The alarm clock went off at seven Saturday morning. Time to get the coffee going. The plan was to meet up with polepole (KFM Publisher Allen Sansano) and Bushy (KFM Chief Editor Allen Bushnell) at Westwood Beach around 9am for a morning of... Read more...
Boondoggling Tuesday, 22 October 2013
What the heck is a Boondoggle? Webster defines it as "doing work of little or no practical value merely to keep or look busy." My definition is a little more refined- it's a rip-roaring helluva bash spent with like-minded individuals... Read more...
Chasing Rainbows in Northwestern Montana Tuesday, 03 September 2013
Slowly shifting her hefty weight about the well-trodden porch of The Dirty Shame Saloon, a large woman in a tattered yellow bathrobe palpated a rolling pin as she stared at a pair of well-rigged fishing kayaks. Though they were safely... Read more...
Cochrane Bay Alaska Wednesday, 28 August 2013
There are still places on this earth free from the wanton tinkerings of man. Places fierce yet fragile. Places that remind a man of both his power and insignificance. Cochrane Bay is one such place. Day 4 August 18th, 2013 (7:30 PM)... Read more...
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 no surprise that I was more than excited to make it this... Read more...
John Day River Trip Logistics Monday, 15 July 2013
The John Day River in north-central Oregon is the third longest undammed river in the contiguous United States. Designated a National “Wild and Scenic River,” the John Day spans 281 miles. 172 miles of the river are... Read more...
Mothership Trip on the Islander Saturday, 15 June 2013
Islander Charters has been running kayak mothership trips for years now. By this point they have every detail well thought out. Twenty two kayaks are loaded on board the 88 foot Islander "because that's how many we can line the deck with,"... Read more...
Christmas Island Detailed Wednesday, 08 May 2013
There we were, sitting in the lodge offering up a fine single malt scotch to the locals. In exchange we were offered some local toddy, coconut sap left out to ferment in its own natural yeasts. So far the trip had been a success and we... Read more...
Panama, First Impressions Sunday, 28 April 2013
It felt like an adventure before we even got out of the airport. I knew we were in a very different place for sure. First, there was the solid wall of heat and humidity when we exited the Boeing 757. Next was dealing with a dour old lady... Read more...
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A Great White Encounter Tuesday, 28 January 2014
It's Sunday morning out on Simpson Reef and I'm getting hungry. As I reach behind my seat to grab a sandwich from the tankwell of my Revo13, sore arms remind me of the epic...
Ouch Sunday, 01 May 2011
I just filled up my truck and the tab was $83, OUCH! I’m in New Jersey which traditionally has some of the lowest gas prices in the country too. Most places it would have been...
Texas Kayak Fishing School Friday, 23 October 2009
I had the good fortune to be in Texas when Dean Thomas was having one of his classes. So I sat in on the entire class. Dean has a reputation of being one of the best fishermen on...
Outfitting (Random)
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...
"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...
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...
Fisheries Affairs (Random)
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,...
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...
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)
Attacked by a shark he'd caught while fishing from his kayak Sunday, 17 January 2010
Jacques Peens was attacked by a shark he'd caught while fishing from his kayak near Scottburgh. Jacques Peens, 39, of Doornpoort was attacked last Friday, where he was fishing...
Kokatat Introduces New Sun Protection Apparel for Spring 14 Sunday, 11 August 2013
ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, (For Immediate Release)— Sun protection is always important, but it is especially important when out on the water as reflection of UV rays off water can...
New Product : H2O Paddles Release New Supertour Touring Paddle Thursday, 25 July 2013
Toronto, Canada, Jul 24, 2013 - New for 2014 H2O Performance Paddles ('H2O') introduces its new lightweight SuperTour TPX paddle. Utilizing its parent Company's extensive R&D...
