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 the misconception that fishing with a fishfinder is incompatible with fishing from a kayak. Sure, you may be fishing in shallow waters where it’s easier to see the bottom. However, fishing … Read more
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 from large rivers or great lakes. On top of that, you’ll find there are so many benefits to kayak fishing that you can’t get from a larger vessel. For instance, … Read more
‘Tis the season yet again and you know what that means — time to rack your brain trying to figure out the perfect gift for the loved ones in your life. We know gift-giving can be more of an art than a science. Thankfully, we’ve scoured the web for some of the most unique, one-of-a-kind … Read more
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 you’ve got a partner in crime to experience it with. That’s why tandem kayaks are such a joy. Double the excitement, triple the fun! What better way to enjoy a … Read more
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 box. I knew that connected by a shallow, narrow creek was another lake south of me. It had deeper water and good shade. There was nowhere to launch a boat … Read more
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 boats that were a pain to stow and transport. So the consumer moved away from those heavy aluminum boats and invested in lighter and cheaper kayaks, and they have only … Read more
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 years, and it’s finally time to buy them their very own watercraft. As you begin researching, you find there are a lot of articles and it’s hard to know which … Read more
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, the term “Crappie” was the preferred nomenclature. However, after traveling around and talking to other fisherman I’ve heard them called croppie, papermouth, speckled perch, and — this one really stumps … Read more
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 can be divided into three categories: there are roof-mounted racks, truck bed racks and hitch racks. All types of racks have their own pros and cons. There are also extenders … Read more
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 capsizes the moment you set foot in it, leaving you soaking wet treading water while trying to figure out how to get back in the darn thing. With that in … Read more
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 kayak to the water, you are not alone. It’s a common question among those new to the sport, and a good one at that! We’ve done the research for you, … Read more
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 find 2 decent ones to review and that was it. Fast forward to today and it turns out the original 2 fishing SUPs that I reviewed for this article aren’t … Read more
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 now few and far between. There is a new wave of fishing vessel taking the world by storm. Kayak angling has become more and more popular in recent years. That’s … Read more
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 it as cheaply as possible. That way if you don’t like it or if turns into just a passing fad, you won’t have shelled out a bunch of money for … Read more
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 isn’t accessible via boat. But what fun is it to go yak fishing and not have anyone to witness the monster fish you just landed without being accused of telling … Read more
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 no need to gear up to be better prepared for colder weather in order to stretch out your summer season by a couple of months. Instead, you can follow the … Read more
Nothing beats getting out on the water on a beautiful day for a little kayaking. Fresh air, exercise, and the opportunity to experience the beauty and challenges of nature up close is what it’s all about. Owning the right kayak – one that meets your specific needs – is obviously crucial to getting the most … Read more
I’m pleased to announce a first for my Board and Kayak Life readers: I have accepted my first Guest Post to my blog! Janey contacted me not too long ago about the possibility of contributing a Guest Post on my site. She and her partner, Callum, run River and Soul Adventures in Nepal. They have … Read more