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BAKLife

A Memorable Survival Story of Kayaking in Fallen Leaf Lake, California

** The following is a guest post provided by Robert McLean of Easy Trip Guides ** Kayaking has always been a passion of mine. Not …

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Two kayakers take their Ascend kayaks out for a paddle
Kayaks

Confused by the different Ascend Kayak models? Get clarity here.

Anyone who frequents Cabela’s or Bass Pro Shops has probably seen their signature Ascend line of kayaks. Whether you were shopping in-store or online, after …

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Man in a decked out angling kayak uses a fish finder to locate fish while he fishes offshore in the ocean
Gear

5 Reasons You Need a Fishfinder While Kayak Fishing (Plus 5 of the Best)

A good fishfinder can make the difference between a so-so day on the water and one that makes the record books.  However, there is often …

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Scenic rocky mountain lake
BAKLife

The Top 10 Bucket List Kayak Fishing Destinations

Kayak fishing is not just for small, local lakes or farm ponds. You can fish from these vessels on almost any body of water ranging …

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Deals

9 Totally Cool, Must-Have Gifts For All Paddlers and Outdoor Adventurers

‘Tis the season yet again and you know what that means — time to rack your brain trying to figure out the perfect gift for …

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Close up of an empty yellow Ocean Kayak tandem kayak
Kayaks

Top 5 Tandem Kayak Reviews for Double the Kayaking Fun!

Batman and Robin. Lucy and Desi. Ren and Stimpy. No matter the duo, I think we can all agree that life is more fun when …

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Two kayak anglers paddle to their fishing spot
BAKLife

The Ultimate ‘Get-Started’ Guide to Kayak Fishing for Beginners

The lake was fishing slow that day. The hot weather had made the bass lethargic and they snubbed their nose at anything in my tackle …

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Fishing kayak vs Fishing SUP
BAKLife

Fishing Kayak vs SUP: Which one is right for you?

Kayak fishing has slowly but surely begun to take over the world of angling. People were tired of having to purchase large, expensive, and heavy …

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Little girl paddles a small, kid-sized kayak on a calm lake
Kayaks

4 Kid-tastic Kid Kayaks You Can Trust With Your Precious Cargo

It’s kayak season, and your child is ready to be the captain of their own adventure! You’ve been watching them have fun in tandem for …

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Man pulls a crappie out of the water as he kayak fishes
BAKLife

Kayak Fishing for Crappie — an angler spills his secrets

Fisherman are an interesting group of people. For one thing we have a hard time agreeing upon what a fish should be called. Growing up, …

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Black truck with an over-the-bed kayak rack
Gear

Top Kayak Racks for Trucks (For Any Bed and Any Budget)

Searching for kayak racks for trucks can be daunting. There are countless review articles online and many similar product descriptions to sift through. Rack systems …

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3 people cluster while paddling their sit on top kayaks in the ocean
Kayaks

3 Kickass Sit On Top Kayaks for Beginners: The Definitive Reviews

So you’re ready to take the plunge (figuratively, not literally) and buy a new kayak, right? The last thing you want is a kayak that …

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A sport utility vehicle is parked with a roof rack on top of the vehicle holding two kayaks
Gear

Kayak Transport Made Easy (whether you own a truck, Prius, or SUV)

Now that you are the proud new owner of a kayak, the next logical purchase is kayak transport. If you’ve wondered how to get your …

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Young woman in a bikini and a straw hat fishes off of an SUP in shallow, tropical green waters
SUPs

3 Amazing Fishing SUPs to Help Discover New Spots and Slay Those Fish

A lot can happen in 3 years. When I first published this article 3 years ago, fishing SUPs were barely a thing. I managed to …

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Two sit inside and one sit on top kayaks site side-by-side next to a wooded river bank
BAKLife

Sit-In vs. Sit-On-Top: Which is better for kayak fishing?

The days of the angler loading up his aluminum boat, puttering his outboard motor over to a set of lily pads and dropping anchor are …

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Two hard paddle boards lay face down in the sand at the beach
SUPs

Cheap and Cheerful: 3 Incredible AND Affordable Traditional SUPs

If you’re like a lot of beginners looking to get your feet wet in the sport of paddle boarding, you’re probably wanting to get into …

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Man paddles with his dog on a tandem fishing kayak
Kayaks

The Undisputed Best 2 Person Tandem Fishing Kayaks

Kayaks are a great way to get out on the water and sneak into your favorite fishing spot or other shallow water honey hole that …

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A tropical blue bay off the island of St. John
BAKLife

7 Winter Paddle Destinations You Can Escape To Without A Passport

Why limit your kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing to the short summer months when you could get out on the water all year long? There’s …

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