Contributed by Chris Ritchie A few days ago, I got it in my mind that I HAD to go buy some new tackle. You know what I’m talking about. That moment where you walk into your garage and no matter how much gear you already have you stare at your stuff and wonder to yourself, “How am I ever going Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Landing a Double Digit Bass from a Kayak
I don’t often fish tournaments but when I do, I like to watch my teammates land double digit bass from a kayak. Let me explain. Usually I am working behind the scenes at tournaments. I like the atmosphere, the urgency but I enjoy it more when I am in more control, like at the judges table. I find it’s a Continue Reading
12 Days and 3,500 Miles: Part 1
Contributed by Matt Lehman Part 1: On the Hunt for Smallmouth- The world of kayak angling has been extremely good to me. There are countless memories, friends, and lessons learned that I can tie directly to this wonderful sport. Kayak angling has allowed me to be part of record setting events in fresh water and salt water and also appear Continue Reading
Born on the Bayou
Contributed by Dustin Schouest Let me start this with a story from my past…. I grew up beside a bayou in Pointe Aux Chenes, up until I was three. I remember watching alligators and turtles on the bank from the sanctity of my front door. Then when I was three we moved to Bourg, only ten minutes away. Bisecting the Continue Reading
Path to the Big Bass at the KBF Open
Contributed by Calloway Rabb It started months ago when buddy and fellow kayak angler Craig Dye asked if I was attending the KBF Open. I am horrible about procrastinating, but on this tournament I didn’t procrastinate and decided I wanted to work together to figure out where we would fish this epic tournament. Craig focused on putting boots on the Continue Reading
The Full Recap: 2015 KBF Open
Anglers from 21 different states paid their entry fees, packed up kayaks, fishing gear and in some cases camping gear and headed to Paris, Tennessee last week. All 158 of them sought the same thing, a chance at over $50,000 in cash and prizes at the Kayak Bass Fishing Open. The four day event kicked off with an optional Big Continue Reading
2015 KBF Open Update Day Saturday AM
Day One of the KBF Open is complete and had CJ Espey taking the early lead with an impressive 40 inches. The Day One lead didn’t just net Espey some confidence but also a trip to Ray Scott’s Trophy Bass Retreat. Nine other competitors rounded out the top ten all within five inches of the lead including a three-way tie Continue Reading
2015 KBF Open Update Day Friday AM
Thursday’s Big Bass Day One is wrapped up, Cody Black has already pocketed a $500 gift card and first cast is under way. The fish are feeling frisky and it will take more than a 20 inch fish to even sniff the Top 5 for Big Bass and with two and a half days of fishing remaining that number could Continue Reading
VIDEO: Nothing But Love by Rob Choi
2014 Compilation of kayak fishing with Rob Choi in Southeast and Central Virginia. Checkout www.angling-addict.com for more info. Music by The Black Keys – “Give Your Heart Away”. Please follow and like us:
Swinging for the Fences in a Tourney
Today CREW member Chris Coufal gives us his tournament recap for the Lake Travis Event in Texas. Written by Chris Coufal Someone once said “don’t be afraid to swing and miss….because without swinging, you can’t hit a home run“. My plan was to fish water that I knew wasn’t going to receive the added pressure of all the local traffic Continue Reading
