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17 things you didn’t know about waves

Waves are the rhythm of the sea. Hard to believe the most destructive force on earth is also capable...

Lisa Ballard

Tactics & Skills

10 Easy Steps To Properly Catch-Photo-Release A Fish

Anglers often brag about catch and release fishing. But watching a newbie handle fish makes me slap my forehead....

Andrew Pegman

Tackle Box

1 tactic and 5 lures that will catch bigger...

Would you rather catch 100 small fish or one big one? If you are fishing for glory, one way...

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Kayaks

Sit-Inside Fishing Kayaks Are Making A Comeback

Ric Burnley

Kayaks

Great Lakes fishing guide, Chris LeMessurier has collected an impressive fleet of kayaks. “Too many, according to my wife,” he laughs. But one boat...

This one design factor makes the fastest kayaks

Jeff Little was thinking about how design features affect motor performance. “When I think too hard about something, I...

Ric Burnley

Kayaks

Bonafide Kayaks EX123 Fishing Kayak Review

I was enjoying the heat and wind at last year’s Paddlesports Retailer demo day when Bonafide president Luther Cifers...

Ric Burnley

Kayaks

Pelican Fishing Kayak Review: Catch 130 HyDryve

Like Forrest and Jenny, Joannie and Chachi or Fred and Ginger, it was only a matter of time before...

Ric Burnley

Old Town Canoe and Kayak BrandStream

How Old Town Is Changing Waterfowl Hunting

A sales manager, an engineer, an accountant, a ski coach, a pastor and a biologist paddle their canoes in...

Old Town Canoe and Kayak

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The scary truth about the increase in paddlesports related...

Statistics from the United States Coast Guard are both disturbing and encouraging. Recent reports show paddlesports deaths are up....

Ric Burnley

Fishing Gear & Accessories

3 Best Fishing Nets For Kayak Anglers

Best Fishing Nets 1) Frabill Bear Claw Fishing Net frabill.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znYkITl0t3w Short, reinforced handle for single-hand operation. Slime-friendly netting. Square hoop and asymmetrical design...

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Win a Full Fishing Set Up From Kokatat

Don't miss your chance to win a SuperNova Drysuit, Leviathan PFD, Woolcore top and bottom, and Scout High Top...

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Guide To Kayak Fish Finders and Sonars

How to install your fish finder Nothing contributes more to catching a fish than installing a fish finder. Many boats...

Kayak Angler Staff

Multi-Species

3 Experts on Catching Stripers, Peacock Bass and Snakehead

Striped bass are native to the Atlantic Ocean. Peacock bass belong in the Amazon River. Snakehead come all the...

Kayak Angler Staff

Photography

Pro Photographer Profile: Dustin Doskocil

What is your background? After taking my first photography class at Austin Community College, I realized how much I enjoyed...

Dustin Doskocil

Buying Advice

Guide to choosing a fishing kayak

Not all kayaks are created equal, fishing kayaks are designed and accessorized for the sport, allowing anglers to customize...

Kayak Angler Staff

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Fishing Gear & Accessories

Why Are Anglers Fishing With Larger Lures?

Ric Burnley

Fishing Gear & Accessories

Everyone knows, the larger the lure the larger the catch. In the past few years, this rule has swirled out of control as anglers...

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Destinations

Catching Monster Fish In South Africa

Joel Abrahamsson is famous for targeting big fish in the cold, clear Scandinavian rivers and seas. In freshwater, he targets...

Joel Abrahamsson

Locals Only

Plan your kayak fishing trip in Puerto Rico

Say Puerto Rico and most people picture white sand beaches, blue skies and clear seas. Recently, a growing number...

Captain José Aponte

Destinations

Florida’s Wacissa River Offers Epic Kayak Bass Fishing

Recall your earliest river memories. Rope swings, swimming holes, easy fishing and limitless exploration. While you can never go...

Harry Smith

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Columns

How the growth of kayak fishing could have a...

The only way to access my favorite fishing hole was down the worst kayak launch in town. Tucked in...

Ric Burnley

News & Events

Inaugural 2019 Hobie Bass Open Series Tournament of Champions

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (November 13, 2019) Bill Barnes said it best. The owner of nationally renowned host site Mountain Harbor Resort...

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People

Pro Photographer Profile: Jeffrey Fortuna

How did you become a photographer? I have worked at Hobie for 16 years. I grew up with their products....

Jeffrey Fortuna

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Expert tips for using a follow up lure after...

My chatterbait vibrates erratically then stops with a thump. I set the hook hard, but the lure comes loose....

Drew Gregory

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