Tom Watson, Author at Kayak Angler

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Tom Watson is a freelance writer with over 20 years experience as a sea kayaker. He specializes in kayak safety, skills and survival techniques.

early kayakers show off the design of their kayak paddle

Roots

Forward Thinking: Kayak Paddle Design Through History

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For the kayakers of antiquity, a paddle was as valuable a tool as the harpoons and spears they used to subsistence hunt. That’s because...

a man rides one of the first pedal drive kayaks

Roots

Peeling Back The History Of Pedal Drive Kayaks

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Gather everyone together who has influenced pedal-driven fishing kayak technology and the guest list would include ancient Egyptians and Chinese, the famed scientist Archimedes,...

And it don't matter if we sit forever. And the fish don't bite.... You and me go fishin' in the dark. -Nitty Gritty Dirt Band | Photo: Scott Beutjer

Gear

How To Use Kayak Lights For Night Fishing

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Launching before sunrise, paddling after sunset and fishing all night are becoming more popular for anglers who seek a few extra hours on the...

A kayak angler stands to fish for bass amongst the reeds.

Tactics

7 Tips for Catching Backwater Largemouth Bass

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If the Mississippi River is the main artery through the heart of southwest Wisconsin’s bluff country, the myriad of interwoven backwater channels are the...