I’ve tried a lot of kayak fishing gear over the years, and some things perform way better on the water than others. This category highlights the setups, accessories, and tools that actually help out there—based on real use, not marketing claims.
I still remember one early spring morning on a small reservoir. Wind howling across the lake, bait flickering on a rocky point, first cast and I stuck a solid spotted bass. By the time I unhooked that fish, my kayak had already blown 30 yards off the spot and I was casting into dead water….
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…