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Why You Need A Rudder, And Why You Don’t

Do I need a rudder? Seems like a simple question. But the answer involves engineering, ergonomics, mechanics and philosophy....

Ric Burnley

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Why You Need To Trade In Your Boat For...

Kayak anglers count our advantages over motorboats as easy maintenance, low cost, silent operation, indestructible materials and instant access....

Ric Burnley

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How 6 Pros Are Catching Redfish On The...

Like peas and carrots or mac and cheese, red drum and fly fishing are perfect together. Redfish live in shallow...

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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...

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Boat Review: Old Town Canoe’s New Topwater PDL Angler...

What would you do for a friend? Would you go against your nature? Would you embrace the other side? Would...

Ric Burnley

Kayaks

Best Inflatable and Folding Fishing Kayaks

Inflatable and folding kayaks solve the problem of transporting and storing a traditional boat. These innovative designs approach the problem...

Ric Burnley

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Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1000

O ne of the most exciting advancements in fishing kayaks comes at the low-end of the price range. In the past...

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Why Are Anglers Fishing With Larger Lures?

Everyone knows, the larger the lure the larger the catch. In the past few years, this rule has swirled...

Ric Burnley

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Win a Fishing Bait Station and Nets from Frabill

Don't miss your chance to win this ultimate fishing bait station and nets from Frabill. When you enter the sweepstakes...

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Why You Need A Rudder, And Why You Don’t

Do I need a rudder? Seems like a simple question. But the answer involves engineering, ergonomics, mechanics and philosophy....

Ric Burnley

Tactics

3 Steps To Get Into Your Fishing Kayak From...

We were launching at an isolated creek in the middle of the night. The only way to access the...

Ric Burnley

Rigging

Torqeedo’s New Unnamed Kayak Electric Motor

Torqeedo’s new motor is so new it doesn’t have a name, yet. Based on the popular 403 Ultralight electric...

Ric Burnley

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Hobie Mirage Drive 360 Pedal Drive System

Since Hobie invented pedal kayaks 20 years ago, they’ve been running a race to stay ahead of the pack. Each...

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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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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

Destinations

Lake Ouachita has all your striped bass fishing needs

A towering bluff blocked the sunrise as small baitfish flipped and skipped on the surface of the water followed...

Dave Mull

Destinations

Travel The Continent For Hot Kayak Fishing Spots

In 1964, documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown took two young surfers and the whole world on a year-long journey to follow...

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Trophy Box

Why You Need To Trade In Your Boat For...

Kayak anglers count our advantages over motorboats as easy maintenance, low cost, silent operation, indestructible materials and instant access....

Ric Burnley

Lil Gripper

How 6 Pros Are Catching Redfish On The...

Like peas and carrots or mac and cheese, red drum and fly fishing are perfect together. Redfish live in shallow...

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People

Who Is Fishing Innovator “Kayak” Willie Tytler?

Only one kayak fisherman has been featured in the hallowed halls of the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) museum,...

Paul Lebowitz

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Why Do We Like That Kayak Fishing Is Hard?

I’ve caught everything from red drum to bluefin tuna, but I haven’t spent much time bass fishing. When my buddy,...

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