As people continue to discover kayak fishing as an alternative to power boats ( bass boat ), the questions often come up about the differences. Some of the first answers are the quiet, serenity, oneness with nature etc. Beyond that are some differences fishing in kayaks that every powerboat guy should know first. Gear You know that 300 pounds of Continue Reading
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Do’s and Don’ts at Boat Ramps for Kayakers
Not all kayakers use boat ramps to launch but if you do there are unspoken rules you should know about. Unfortunately many who have never fished out of power boats may not have ever been introduced to boat ramp etiquette. Here is how to avoid confrontation and even be the nice guy at the ramp. Public boat ramps can give you Continue Reading
Kayak Rigging and Accessories: Where Do I Start?
As I talk to folks both new and experienced in the kayak fishing world, gear and kayak rigging bubbles up as a subject constantly. Having been in the kayak for more than 10 years now, I have rigged quite a few boats. I have done the “all in, all at once rigging” and then the “little bit at a time Continue Reading
Derick Burgos of Phatfish on Kayak Fishing Tampa Bay
This week the guys from FishingBooker caught up with Captain Derick Burgos from Phatfish Kayak Charters, one of the guides running regular kayak fishing trips out of Tampa Bay. They talked guiding, Tarpon, and the future of fishing in the area. So Captain Derick, tell us, how did you get into kayak fishing in the first place? Captain Derick: I’ve Continue Reading
Shimano Varsity Program Helps High School Anglers with College Funds
Along with helping young anglers learn more about fishing tackle and success on the water, the Shimano Varsity program for high school and college anglers is now ready to help them achieve success in higher education. Announced at its special reception for high school and college bass anglers following Saturday’s weigh-in at the Bassmaster Classic in Houston, for their studies Continue Reading
Rudder Install Step by Step Guide- ATAK 140
Michael Guyer shares with us what I believe is the most thorough and informative set of instructions to install a rudder on a Wilderness Systems ATAK 140. Many of these tips and tricks will apply to other kayaks as well, especially Wilderness Systems kayaks. Tools Required for rudder installation: #2 Phillips head screwdriver Crimping tool/pliers Drill & 5/32” bit Electrical Continue Reading
How Slow Should I Fish A Jig in Winter?
Jeff Little drops some awesome winter jig knowledge and how he can find good fish even with sub-40 cold water temps. How slow should I fish a jig in Winter? I had been asked that question dozens of times before I really knew the answer. Sure, countless hours of fishing in water temperatures below 40 had taught me that the Continue Reading
VIDEO: Paralyzed Angler Finds Freedom in a Kayak
Paralyzed all of his adult life, Mike Schmitz finds freedom on the water. He shares his story with Last Cast Productions in this video. Schmitz cringes at the thought of being an inspiration but maybe he’ll let us say motivated (though inspired feels more accurate). Freedom has a new perspective beyond patriotism to him now. Once he is in the Continue Reading
Outdoor Life with Kristine Fischer
Jen Mues caught up with rising star Kristine Fischer to talk about life, adventures, and her new gig as a kayak angling guide in Nebraska. Kristine Fischer comes from the great state of Nebraska where she is a phenomenal athlete as well as an asset to young women around the world. I would like share with you a piece to Continue Reading
Fishing Reel Rankings for 2016
Spending time at outdoor shows, tackle shops, and making a few too many purchases has allowed me to play with a lot of different reels this year. Some are pretty new and some have been around for more than a year. I wanted to make two lists. The first will have all the fishing reel rankings in order. The second Continue Reading
