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 announced September 24, 2025, that it has acquired Hobie, the storied watersports brand best known for its MirageDrive pedal kayaks and...
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...
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....
Best Fishing Kayak Modifications To Rig In 2025
Kayak manufacturers and accessory brands are trying to keep pace with the demands of anglers, who are replacing traditional motor boats with nimble little...
Kayak Angler Makes Custom Build For His Senior Dog (Video)
These days fishing kayak modifications can easily run up into the thousands of dollars for cutting-edge fish finders, motors, tackle boxes, rod holders, sonar...
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....
Author Spotlight
Texas Rig vs. Carolina Rig: When And How To Fish Each
The Texas rig and Carolina rig are both staples in bass anglersโ arsenals. Out of all the setups considered to be the best bass...
How To Rig And Fish The Drop Shot Rig
The drop shot rig has bailed out many a bass angler. You can fish it any time. But it really earns its keep when...
How To Rig And Fish The Wacky Rig
The wacky rig is so simple youโd think a toddler made it up. You simply stick a hook through the middle of a soft...
How To Rig And Fish The Ned Rig
The Ned rig doesnโt pass the eyeball test. If that simple plastic stub looks like anything, itโs a half-cigar or small turd. I was...
Best Bass Fishing Rigs
Peanut butter and chocolate. Bert and Ernie. Bass and plastics. Some pairings are just about perfect. The problem when bass fishing, Iโve learned, is...
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...
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...
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)...
