Beginner kayak fishing mistakes are a lot less intimidating when you hear them from someone who already made them. I still remember one of my first “serious” trips: I slid my cheap sit-on-top off the trailer, felt the warm spring sun, saw ruffled water, and thought, “Perfect.” Two hours later I was worn out, blown…
Kayak Fishing in the Wind can be either miserable or magical. I still remember one Saturday on a local reservoir when I thought a “little breeze” would not matter. Ten minutes after launching, my kayak was sideways, my line was bowing halfway to the next county, and I was drifting right over the point I…
I used to be the guy with three tackle trays of half-used soft plastics rolling around in the crate… and only about four of them ever caught fish. The rest just looked good on the pegboard. Somewhere between paddling skinny creeks in the marsh and getting my butt kicked by guys with way simpler setups,…
Kayak anglers have a built-in advantage when it comes to redfish: stealth. You can slide quietly into knee-deep water, get close to tailing fish, and present baits where big boats can’t go. But stealth only goes so far if your bait is wrong for the conditions. This guide focuses on the best bait for redfish…
Picture this: you’re half-standing to make a long cast, glancing at your fishfinder, a boat wake sneaks in from the side, and suddenly your “stable” fishing kayak doesn’t feel so stable. That moment is exactly why your PFD choice matters. In a sit-on-top fishing kayak you’re low to the water, surrounded by rods, leashes, and…
Strong kayak fishing knots are non-negotiable. From a kayak, you are closer to the fish, closer to structure, and often working with lighter tackle than you would from a bigger boat. A bad knot does not just lose a lure. It can cost you the best fish of the day. The good news is simple:…
Kayak fishing the Colorado River can be incredible, but it is not the kind of river you should treat casually. The Lower Colorado has clear desert water, current, dams, long hot stretches, heavy boat traffic in places, and some excellent fishing for striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, panfish, and backwater species. The trick…
Knowing what to wear kayak fishing is just as important as choosing the right kayak or lure. The wrong clothing can turn a good bite into a short, miserable trip—or even a dangerous one if you’re not prepared for cold water or strong sun. This guide breaks down kayak fishing clothing by temperature and conditions…
Lake Erie has a way of humbling kayak anglers who treat it like a normal lake. I learned that on a calm-looking morning when the water off a protected launch had barely a ripple. By midmorning, the breeze slid a few degrees, the chop stacked tighter, and the easy pedal back suddenly felt like work….
Kayak Fishing Lake Tahoe is one of the most scenic freshwater fishing experiences in the country, but it is not a casual paddle-and-cast lake. Tahoe is deep, cold, clear, windy at times, and surrounded by steep mountain shoreline. That makes it beautiful, but it also means kayak anglers need to plan carefully. The good news…