Kayak Angler Magazine To Rebrand: Focusing Now On Motor-Powered Kayaks Only
Due to an outpouring of interest in recent reader surveys, Kayak Angler magazine has made the decision to rebrand as Motorized Kayak Angler magazine,...
Hey Kayak Anglers, The U.S. Coast Guard Wants To Hear From You
Once every five years, the National Recreational Boating Safety Survey (NRBSS) sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard runs with the goal of collecting information...
Kayak Angler Scores Massive Smallmouth On “Lake Of Giants” (Video)
Kayak angler Josh Howard of NW Trail Series was out fishing with his friend on a lake in the Pacific Northwest when he hooked...
California Kayak Angler May Lose Out On A Record Due To Technicality
Kayak Angler Damian Thao would have had an official record for the largest bass caught on a lake in California, with a massive catch...
How To Break A Winter Skunk Streak (Video)
Kayak angler Josh Howard has been on a skunk streak this winter. In a recent YouTube video, Howard shared his tactics for breaking out...
Pro Angler Kristine Fischer Launches Her Dream Fishing Kayak (Video)
After updating her rig for 2026, Kristine Fischer took her new kayak fishing setup out on its maiden voyage on Lake Seminole, Florida. Fischer...
Kayak Angler Catches Monster Sailfish (Video)
While out with the Umgebi Kayak Fishing Club, kayak angler Arnie Scholtz caught an absolute sea monster on Salmon Bay near Ballito, South Africa.
The...
Jake Suvak Wants Kayak Anglers To Get In Shape
Every day, another angler attaches a motor to their fishing kayak making it more maneuverable and faster, but slowly taking the “kayaking” out of...
Kayak Angler Hooks Into Mystery Monster (Video)
While fishing on the Columbia River, Josh Howard, a YouTube creator under the handle NWTrailSeries, hooked into a mystery fish that took him for...
Learn How To Catch Hybrid Striped Bass
Originally developed for aquaculture, hardy hybrid striped bass were released into the wild to give anglers a fun fish to target. With the heavy...
Beginners Guide To Kayak Fishing: Boats & Gear
Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the...
Stop Being A Hater, Learn To Love Pickerel
Who hasn’t been frustrated by a northern pike? Insanely aggressive with a mouth full of teeth, pike are famous for crashing a party. How...
Minn Kota’s Affordable And User-Friendly Trolling Motor
Folks have been really excited about the Minn Kota Kayak Terrova motor since it launched. The big reason why is it is a kayak-specific...
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...
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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...
Experience Unmatched Urban Saltwater Fishing In San Diego Bay
The San Diego skyline, sandwiched between the deep blue Pacific and majestic Laguna mountains, is one of the most jaw-dropping city landscapes in the...
Find A Man-Made Bass Heaven At Fellsmere Reservoir, Florida
At first, the marshy floodplain one hundred miles south of Orlando was empty scrubland. In 2010, state and local agencies set out to turn...
Oseetah Lake Is Upstate New York’s Hidden Jewel
Remember ESPN’s great outdoor games? On air from 2000 to 2006, the multi-sport, made-for-TV outdoor extravaganza offered prize money north of $300,000. For three...
Matlacha Is Your Florida Flats Fishing Getaway
I love a place with acres of grass flats and miles of mangroves where I can sight cast for feisty game fish. Matlacha (pronounced...
Beginners Guide To Kayak Fishing: Types Of Fishing
Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the...
Old Dog, New Tricks
I guess I’m the old dog now. Just like my parents struggled to program the VCR, I struggle to keep up with rapidly changing...
Sanibel Island, Florida: The Perfect Mix Of Peace And Fishing Adventure
Close your eyes and picture a tropical fishing paradise. Do you see crystal clear blue-green water and endless white-sand beaches? Smell the salt on...
Beginners Guide To Kayak Fishing: Boats & Gear
Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the...
What Do You Know About Fishy Folktales?
Anglers are famous for telling tall tales about huge fish and the one that got away. In common culture, the term “fish story” is...
Best Tandem Fishing Kayaks For 2026
Tandem kayaks are for dreamers: anglers who dream of sharing the fishing and kayaking experience with a friend or family member. But the dream...
Best Inflatable Fishing Kayaks For 2026
The word “inflatable” is enough to make most hardcore anglers hesitate. For more seasoned (a polite way of saying skeptical and old) anglers like...
Best Kayak Fish Finders For 2026
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 Spinning Reels For 2026
Spinning reels are more popular than ever. Once considered beginner tackle, they’ve gained pro-angler attention for finesse fishing and forward-facing sonar. As a result,...
Best Fishing Kayaks
Asking me to pick the best fishing kayak is like asking a mother to pick her favorite child. I love them all for their...
8 Of The Best-Kept Secret Bass Fishing Spots In Alabama
Anglers don’t visit Northern Alabama to experience the hustle and bustle of city life. They want to get away from it all in the...
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 it’s destined to land in one of the world’s 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...
