Griffin Marquis paddles out on frozen Derby Pond to rescue a deer.

Hunter Rescues Deer From Icy Pond With Canoe and Rake (Video)

On Derby Pond in Vermont, a 19-year-old Griffin Marquis took to a canoe to rescue a deer that had broken partially through the ice....

2026 Kayak Angler Industry Awards: Winners Announced

Rapid Media is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Kayak Angler Industry Awards. The awards celebrate groundbreaking advancements and outstanding achievements in...
Body of kayak angler and influencer Mikey Rijavec was found.

Body Of Kayak Fishing Influencer Recovered After Five Days Missing At Sea

Kayak fishing enthusiast and influencer Mikey Rijavec had been missing since November 11 when his body was recovered from the water near San Cristobal,...
Kayak angler cut out a kayak on a bass boat to cheat in a tournament.

Kayak Angler Caught Cheating In Tournament With Fake Kayak (Video)

APennsylvania angler has been busted for cheating in the New York Kayak Bass Fishing (NYKBF) month-long online tournament on the St. Lawrence River in...
Lawless capsizes into the ocean while fishing in a tournament near Pompano, Florida

Moment Kayak Angler Capsizes At Sea Caught On Camera

Sean Lawless was kayak fishing in a tournament near Pompano, Florida on a dark and stormy morning when he experienced one of the scariest...
The body of a missing college kayak angler was recovered on the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

Body Of Missing College Kayak Fisherman Recovered

On September 26, 2025 the body of a 21-year-old kayak fisherman Peyton Hughes was recovered around 7:15 a.m. on the Toledo Bend Reservoir by...
Bass Pro Shops acquires Hobie

Bass Pro Shops Acquires Hobie

Bass Pro Shops announced September 24, 2025, that it has acquired Hobie, the storied watersports brand best known for its MirageDrive pedal kayaks and...
Image of striped bass

Alarm Bells Sound For New England Striped Bass Population

Once teeming with striped bass, the Chesapeake Bay has now experienced six consecutive years of poor spawning success prompting the consideration of new regulations...
Image of kayak angler who faked his death via kayak accident ryan borgwardt and family

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...
A Texas rig bait setup attached to a fishing reel.

How To Rig And Fish The Texas Rig

I slowly raised my rod tip, feeling the bullet weight inch across the bottom until my plastic worm rested against the ruins of a...
The author holding an Alabama rig.

How To Rig And Fish The Alabama Rig

Long before forward-facing sonar was the hot button issue in fishing, the Alabama rig was causing waves for many of the same reasons. The...
Kayak angler landing a largemouth bass.

Types Of Bass: A Guide To Popular Species And How To Identify Each

There is no denying bass have a hold on American anglers. Their native and introduced range encompasses all 50 states. Of those states, eight...
Video of YakAttack TowNStow Wheelie Bar Cart

YakAttack’s New Deployable Kayak Cart

If you're looking for an option for a cart for your full-size fishing kayak and you don't like to leave the cart at the...
kayak angler casts a popping cork and it hits the water

Pro Popping Cork Tactics

Pop and pause: The classic pattern for working a popping cork. This strange-looking rig, with a foam float sliding on a steel wire, isn’t...

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Deep Into The Drink: Pacific Mothership Trip Scores Bluefin Tuna

La Jolla truly is one of the greatest wonders of the kayak fishing world. Ocean currents carry nutrient-rich water close to shore attracting big...
illustration of a man holding a fishing rod while mowing the lawn and fish standing up from their hiding places in the long grass

Get Lost In The Weeds To Find The Best Fishing

“I’m a weed guy,” I recently started a fishing seminar. Then, I explained why I am fond of fishing heavy aquatic vegetation. After a...
Virginia Level V master angler Josh Dolin holds up a redbreast sunfish

Car Keys Lost, Trophy Fish Caught

Josh Dolin is no stranger to Kayak Angler readers. For years his adventure stories of fishing across America have entertained us. But his most...
two Polaroid-style kayak fishing photos taped to a piece of wood

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...
illustration of a kayak angler dunking a fish in a basketball net

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...
stylized graphic of a minnow floating just below the water's surface with white background

What Do You Know About Minnows?

If you think minnows are minute, you’re missing the big story. Not all small fry are minnows and not all minnows are tiny. For...
Newport Vessels trolling motor attached to kayak on water.

Best Kayak Motors For 2025

As a dedicated kayak angler, I’ll admit that something about motorizing a kayak has always felt off. That said, I’ve come a long way...
Author Kevin Hughes shows a fish caught from his inflatable fishing kayak.

Best Inflatable Fishing Kayaks For 2025

The word “inflatable” is enough to make most hardcore anglers hesitate. For more seasoned (a polite way of saying skeptical and old) anglers like...
man presses a button on a Garmin fish finder while kayak fishing

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...
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Best Fishing Lines For 2025

With all the excitement about new fishing rods, reels and lures, it’s easy to forget about the most important connection between angler and fish—the...

Best Fishing Kayaks For 2025

Asking me to pick the best fishing kayak is like asking a mother to pick her favorite child. I love them all for their...
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icy water on Lake Michigan in front of a lighthouse, where you can catch coho salmon

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...
fishing kayak sits on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay during John Hostalka's birthday tour

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...
Chad Hoover stands and paddles while passing trees on the shore

8 Best Lakes For Kayak Fishing In North Alabama

Throw a line in North Alabama and it’s destined to land in one of the world’s finest bass lakes. The rivers of North Alabama...
three kayak anglers fishing in a clear Texas river flanked by gnarled trees

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...
two kayak anglers fishing for bass on Kentucky Lake

Kentucky Lake Bass Fishing: Big Water, Big Challenge

Eric Siddiqi is a pro kayak angler from Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s won events in the Hobie Bass Open Series (BOS), Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF)...