Paddling

One of the best things about having a canoe is how easy it is to take a fishing trip with it. You don’t need to trailer a boat, fill it with gas, and make a big production out of the whole thing; it takes just minutes to haul if from your vehicle to the put-in […]

Getting the right battery for your fish finder is critical to keeping it working while out on a kayak fishing trip. So what is the best kayak fish finder battery? I’ve found that the best battery for kayak fish finders is the Chrome Battery SLA Max 160. Out of all the batteries I’ve looked over,

I love paddling and many of my closest friends love it too. In fact, getting out on the water is one of my favorite ways to spend time with them. Tandem kayaks, especially the easier to use sit-on-top variety, are a great way to enjoy the paddling experience with them. Sun Dolphin’s Bali Tandem sit-on-top

When I’m out fishing out of my canoe, I often wish that I could move the boat without packing my gear away and using the paddle. Square stern canoes are an excellent solution to this problem, as they allow for easy mounting of an electric trolling motor, which is actually quieter than paddling and less

The very idea of solo paddling a canoe can be off-putting to many people. Canoes are meant for friends and lovers, and piloting one alone just seems like a very sad activity. We don’t feel that way about kayaking though, which often involves paddling alone. This incongruence exposes the wrongheadedness in how people perceive canoes,

What is the best square stern canoe? My personal favorite square stern canoe is the Old Town Discovery Sport 15. It’s made from lightweight polyethylene but is rigid enough to mount a 4 horsepower trolling motor. With the motor attached, it has a carrying capacity of 800 pounds, which is more than enough for three

One of the most stable fishing kayaks, in my opinion, is the Bonafide SS127. It’s a relatively new company, but their hull designs have rock-solid stability without sacrificing the maneuverability, speed, and tracking that you’ve come to expect with a high-quality kayak.  ​ Kayaks are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways for anglers

What are the best kayak scupper plugs out there? The ​Scupper Stoppers from Ocean Kayaks have a fairly innovative design, using three rubber rings to create a cone shape plug. The rings make the plug more flexible and allow it to have a tighter fit than many of its competitors, making it one of the