Anglers Save Drowning Man After Motorboat Flips Kayak
Three men were enjoying a morning of fishing on Beach Creek in North Wildwood, New Jersey, on May 31 when they noticed an overturned...
Secret Level ICAST 2026 Coverage
Hobie returns, best batteries, new lures, life vests, kayak carts and more from the largest sportfishing tradeshow in the world. There was so much...
The Most Exciting Gear And Tackle From Day Three Of ICAST 2026
Lighter, stronger, faster, simpler and, in many cases, less expensive gear and tackle is hitting the water and the Kayak Angler team has found...
ICAST Day Two: Our Favorite New Fishing Gear
After kicking the tires on new kayaks and kayak motors, the Kayak Angler crew set out on the ICAST show floor to find the...
ICAST Day One: The Most Exciting New Fishing Gear Of 2026
The first day of ICAST sportfishing trade show was fast paced and full of cool stuff. Kayak Angler staff covered the show floor looking...
ICAST 2026 Demo Day
ICAST 2026 kicked off with a splash as anglers, manufacturers, buyers and the media gathered at the Orange County Convention Center ornamental pond to...
Kayak Angler’s Bold Predictions For New Tackle, Gear And Kayaks In 2027
Next week, thousands of anglers and hundreds of manufacturers will converge in Orlando, Florida for ICAST, the world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow. At the show,...
Teens Out Fishing Rescue Paddler After Kayak Overturns
Three teenagers rescued a man struggling to swim after his kayak overturned on a pond in Massachusetts. The three friends were out for a...
Kayak Anglers Have A New PFD Option—Here’s What You Need To Know
For agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard, convincing every angler in a kayak to wear their PFD could be compared to the success rate...
Next-Level Fishing: Hit The Road
Casey Reed has spent years traveling across the country competing in fishing tournaments, but his journey started in the Blue Ridge Mountains. “After figuring...
Power Trip: The Latest Lithium Batteries For Your Kayak Build
Outfitting a kayak with electronics and electric motors is impossible without the latest battery technology. Forward-facing sonar, multi-function displays, trolling motor and electric outboard...
Learn To Catch Redfish On Topwater Lures
Walking a surface lure across calm water while bracing for a redfish to strike is the ultimate anticipation. Redfish are generally bottomfeeders with a...
Next-Level Fishing: Married To Sailfish
Some fishing experiences change an angler forever. Legendary kayak guide Captain Eric McDonald hooked a sailfish the first time he fished offshore in his...
Everything You Need To Know About Catching Permit
Local guides refer to permit as unicorns because the fish are difficult to find and hard to catch. Permit are one of the most...
Author Spotlight
Types Of Fishing Lures—And How To Use Them
Catching fish is more fun than buying fishing lures…most of the time. But in all seriousness, owning several types of fishing lures opens up...
Types Of Fishing Rods—And How To Choose
In the beginning, I had a classic Zebco 202 spin-cast combo, and it was good. At least, good enough for 5-year-old me.
But I’ve owned...
Best Trout Lures For 2026
Sadly, there’s no magic lure that entices trout all the time. What I’ve found is that the best lure for trout depends on where...
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...
Best Crappie Lures For 2026
I’ve caught approximately half a bazillion crappies over the years, and all but a handful of them bit the most basic hooks, feathers, and...
Fish Vancouver Island: Catch Halibut, Lingcod And Salmon
Emerald green mountains meet the clear blue Pacific Ocean making Vancouver Island an enchanted destination for big-water anglers. Kyle and Crystal Borkes, host of...
Gear Of The Year 2026: Inshore
I predict 2026 will be remembered as the year glidebaits hit saltwater. This year, backwater anglers will learn what sweetwater anglers already know: big-body...
Next-Level Fishing: Hit The Road
Casey Reed has spent years traveling across the country competing in fishing tournaments, but his journey started in the Blue Ridge Mountains. “After figuring...
Gear Of The Year 2026: Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass anglers lead the sport in innovation. Most of the best fishing tackle, tactics and accessories spin off the bass fishing world. And...
Lobster Rolling Through Maine
I’ve visited 30 U.S. states and each boasts its own unique charm. Yet, few places jump out to me like catching a hooked bass...
Best Tandem Fishing Kayaks
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...
Winning Itinerary For Fishing The Tennessee River Valley
In addition to being a beautiful landscape, the Tennessee River Valley is home to a wide variety of fishing opportunities. Boasting access to some...
North Alabama: Fishing Central In The Middle Of Nowhere
Anglers don’t visit Northern Alabama to experience the hustle and bustle of city life. They want to get away to the expansive forests, emerald...
Why Not Minot: North Dakota’s Best-Kept Fishing Secrets Revealed
I know what you’re thinking: why would I vacation in Minot, ND? The small town in the middle of the vast Midwest prairies isn’t...
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...
