Kayak Angler Who Faked Death Sentenced To Jail Time (Video)
After staging a kayak fishing accident on Green Lake, Wisconsin and leaving the United States to be with a woman he met online, Ryan...
Pedal Kayaks Are Banned On New York Reservoirs, For Now
In 2019, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) banned kayaks with pedal drives on upstate reservoirs that provide drinking water for...
Total Boat Control With The New Power-Pole Motor Made For Kayaks (Video)
Power-Pole is famous for their anchoring systems and "total boat control" tagline on their trolling motors. They build some of the toughest and most...
Hobie’s Newest Fishing Kayak Leaves Massive Rigs Behind
When I heard Hobie was releasing a new kayak, I never would have expected the 180 I encountered strolling up to the testing event...
$6K Reward Offered For Info On Illegal Bass Release On Maine Lake By Wardens
After an apparent illegal release of largemouth bass on West Musquash Lake in Washington County, wardens are now offering monetary rewards totalling $6,000 to...
Record New York Brook Trout Caught From Canoe In Backcountry Pond (Video)
On the weekend of July fourth, 2025, Benjamin Ferguson caught a record-breaking brook trout while fishing a remote pond on a three-day canoe trip....
The Final Day Of ICAST And The Most Anticipated Fishing Gear For 2026
Team Kayak Angler reached the summit of new gear and tackle at the final day of the worldโs largest trade show. After a week...
ICAST Day Two And Our New Favorite Fishing Gear For 2026
The second day of the three-day-long ICAST sportfishing tradeshow gave Kayak Anglerโs team more time to search out great tackle and gear for kayak...
ICAST Day One And The Most Exciting Fishing Gear For 2026
The first official day of the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) trade show in Orlando, Florida, brought together 500 vendors to show...
Bridge Fishing 101: Unlock The Secrets Of Piers And Pilings
Floating an urban river in a raft, kayak, or paddleboard, I find interesting structures to target with a fly rod. Bridges spanning the river...
How To Catch Bass
Growing up near the ocean, I spent quite a bit of time fishing the surf, rock jetties, harbors, and on deep-sea charter boats in...
Kayaker Engages Dad-mode to Save Young Boy From Drowning
Kayak angler David โD.J.โ Jones Jr. nearly broke the internet when he posted this video of himself rescuing a young boy from the St....
5 Types Of Fishing Reels Explained
There are as many types of fishing reels as there are types of fishing. Big, small, fast, slow, spinning, baitcasting, trolling and jiggingโthereโs a...
How Many Motors Does Your Kayak Need?
The first timeI saw a kayak rigged with an electric outboard in the stern and trolling motor in the bow, I immediately imagined the...
Column Spotlight
When All Else Fails? Try An Unconventional Generator Of Hits
Iam a fisheries scientist so Iโm not superstitious. I am also a kayak angler, so I believe a banana isnโt tasty enough to risk...
From Wet Socks To Whoppers: Fishing For A Bite
I fish for the bite. I love sensing the initial contact with an unknown water creature. Donโt get me wrong: I like the fight....
Puppet Master: Pulling Strings, Twisting Minds, Crushing Fish
A non-fishing friend looked at my tackle box and said, โYou have a lot of toys.โ His tone suggested I was a grown man...
Recycle Your Christmas Tree Into Festive Fishing Structure
It wasnโt a hard hit. The rod just suddenly loaded and something heavy slid to the left with the brazen confidence of a really...
Getting Boulder: Losing Lures And Catching Fish On The Rocks
Anglers and fish are attracted to underwater structures. Fish search out aquatic vegetation, wood, rocks, drops, points and hills to hide from predators, avoid...
What Do We Remember When We Make Memories?
Memory is a curious thing. When someone asks me to tell a good fish story, I can only recount a few of my most...
What The Hell Is A Marshmallow Slam?
Kayak anglers enjoy fishing for different reasons. Some anglers soak up the solitude and relaxation while others look for camaraderie and friendly competition. Some...
What Do You Know About Minnows?
If you think minnows are minute, youโre missing the big story. Not all small fry are minnows and not all minnows are tiny. For...
The Inside Line On A New Generation Of BFS Rods & Reels
The story starts in Japan with lockjaw largemouth bass. Japan has a lot of fanatical bass anglers, but the country doesnโt have a lot...
Good Reads: Trout Fishing In America By Richard Brautigan
A fishing book with four million copies sold and you have probably never heard of it. These sales numbers likely put the book in...
Best Kayak Fish Finders For 2025
Kayak anglers want to have our cake and eat it, too. We want the convenience of a small, plastic boat and the fishing capability...
Best Fishing Lines For 2025
With all the excitement about new fishing rods, reels and lures, itโs easy to forget about the most important connection between angler and fishโthe...
The 8 Best Fishing Apps
Iโve been using fishing apps since the first weather and navigation apps became available. Nowadays, fishing apps are just as valuable as my fishing...
Baitcasting Vs. Spinning Reels
The debate about fishing with a baitcasting reel versus a spinning reel isnโt really much of a debate. Todayโs tackle and tactics are rod...
Best Kayak Batteries For 2025
Battery power is the only limit to how far you can rig a fishing kayak with electric motors, fish finders, GPS, lights and cameras....
Catch Coho Salmon By Crankbait On Chilly Lake Michigan
The extreme southern tip of Lake Michigan attracts massive schools of baitfish followed by large numbers of trout and salmon. Coho salmon pilgrimage to...
Chesapeake Bay Birthday: Angler Celebrates With Trip Of A Lifetime
At 4 a.m., I am jolted awake by the sound of waves crashing close to my head. The tent fly is flapping against the...
8 Best Lakes For Kayak Fishing In North Alabama
Throw a line in North Alabama and itโs destined to land in one of the worldโs finest bass lakes. The rivers of North Alabama...
Road Trip: Kayak Fishing Across Texas From North To South
Dustin Doskocil is a native Texan. Five years ago, the pro photographer moved out of the state. But, each year he returns to explore...
Kentucky Lake Bass Fishing: Big Water, Big Challenge
Eric Siddiqi is a pro kayak angler from Cincinnati, Ohio. Heโs won events in the Hobie Bass Open Series (BOS), Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF)...
