Best Fishing Canoes For 2025 | Kayak Angler
Find out whether a fishing canoe is right for you and see our roundup of the top models of the year here.| Kayak Angler
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The word “inflatable” is enough to make most hardcore anglers hesitate. For more seasoned (a polite way of saying skeptical and old) anglers like me, the term brings to mind big box stores and cheap rafts that were little more than glorified pool toys. Even now, with the advancements in materials and technology, it’s hard […] The post Best Inflatable Fishing Kayaks For 2025 appeared first on Kayak Angler.| Kayak Angler
Can I put two motors on a kayak? Can I install forward-facing and side-view sonar? Will it work? Will it turn into a royal pain in the ass? To answer these questions, I focused this issue of Kayak Angler on building the ultimate motorized kayak. After I received a Bonafide PWR129 for review, I collected […] The post Motorized Kayak Review: Bonafide PWR129 appeared first on Kayak Angler.| Kayak Angler
Most braided line comes from the same factory. It’s made of the same materials and it’s very similar. The stuff coming out from XBRAID is truly an innovative take on braided line. They now have several different models that are specific to different fishing tactics. For example, they have a finesse line, that is super […] The post A New Twist On Braided Line appeared first on Kayak Angler.| Kayak Angler
Believe it or not, you can get a good fishing kayak for less than $500. As long as your expectations are realistic, you can be on the water and fishing for less than an annual gym membership. Cheap kayaks offer a more simplistic experience but allow beginner kayak anglers to get out on the water […] The post Best Cheap Fishing Kayaks Under $500 For 2025 appeared first on Kayak Angler.| Kayak Angler
These days fishing kayak modifications can easily run up into the thousands of dollars for cutting-edge fish finders, motors, tackle boxes, rod holders, sonar and just about every possible add-on under the sun, but YouTuber and kayak angler Ryan Beauchesne had a different sort of modification in mind. With his dog Crusoe reaching his senior […] The post Kayak Angler Makes Custom Build For His Senior Dog (Video) appeared first on Kayak Angler.| Kayak Angler
Find out whether a fishing canoe is right for you and see our roundup of the top models of the year here.| Kayak Angler
Kayaks and canoes offer access to hidden trout holes, and these expert anglers know how to find late summer trout in cool mountain water. Find out what these experts advice on kayak fishing for browns, brooks and rainbow trout.| Kayak Angler
This lightweight and compact fly fishing gear will fit the bill and also fit in your boat.| Kayak Angler
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Get our picks of the best Amazon Prime Day deals for anglers July 8-11, with savings of at least 30 percent.| Kayak Angler
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Marty Hughes has over 50 years of angling experience. He has fished from a kayak for more than 25 years in Nebraska lakes and ponds.| Kayak Angler
Keith’s first paycheck came from packin’ leaches at The Fishin’ Hole. A professional fishing guide career paid his way to an Honours Degree in Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Assessment. From owning an ESL school, sushi restaurant and construction company to managing Langara Island Lodge in Haida Gwaii - there’s not much Keith hasn’t done... yet, he’s still somehow always on the water!| Kayak Angler
You landed the fish of a lifetime, snapped photos and posted on social media. You’re not a big deal. Here’s why.| Kayak Angler
There never seems to be a shortage of lures worth cramming in a tacklebox. Alas, space and budgets keep us in check, and make packing the arsenal one of the most daunting decisions in a day of angling. Lunkerhunt has introduced a few provoking baits in their new BLACK line making the cut. The first […] The post The Stinkiest Lure That Can Shimmy Gets The Bass appeared first on Kayak Angler.| Kayak Angler
Modern kayak fishing was born on the ocean. Malibu surfer Tim Niemier developed the first sit-on-top kayak to paddle past the breakers and target fish in open water. More recently, kayak fishing expanded inland with anglers. The first time I pushed a kayak through the shorebreak and jumped into the seat, I realized I would […] The post Best Ocean Fishing Kayaks For 2025 appeared first on Kayak Angler.| Kayak Angler
Kayak Angler columnist Jeff Jackson dives deep into the origin of the fish story.| Kayak Angler
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I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to stay safe on the water, especially fishing at night where it could be incredibly dangerous. NOCQUA’s new Stick ‘N Glow Nav Lighting Kit offers a simple and versatile option with two strips of LEDs that you can attach anywhere on a kayak. The lights turn on […] The post Keep The Fishing Going All Night Long With These Versatile Lights appeared first on Kayak Angler.| Kayak Angler
The Humminbird XPLORE is making waves and gaining attention by proving itself to be one of the easiest to use fish finders now available.| Kayak Angler
For 100 bucks, the Cobra BlueBound 150 gets you all the safety features of a VHF radio. Plus it floats, it's waterproof, and it has switchable power.| Kayak Angler
Across the planet, bass are sought after by millions of anglers as a sportfishing favorite. The most important aspect of learning how to catch them is to keep things simple.| Kayak Angler
Choosing between batteries to power a fish finder, motor or other kayak accessories? Here are the best bets to power your fishing dreams.| Kayak Angler
We had an opportunity to meet up with the top fishing rod and reels manufacturers to see what they had in store for the year ahead, and we weren't disappointed.| Kayak Angler
Untangle the toughest fishing knot to connect leader and main line.| Kayak Angler
If there’s one thing pro anglers know, it’s knots. We picked their brains for the best line-to-lure connections.| Kayak Angler
We help you untangle the fine art of knot-making.| Kayak Angler
There are thousands of different hooks, but you can narrow the choice by following some simple tips.| Kayak Angler
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Kayak angler David “D.J.” Jones Jr. nearly broke the internet when he posted this video of himself rescuing a young boy from the St. Louis River near his home in Duluth, Minnesota. The six-year-old had become separated from the family sailboat when it pulled anchor and was quickly swept away in the powerful currents. Jones, […]| Kayak Angler
The Ned rig is named after Ned Kehde, a finesse fisherman who spent decades catching 25 bass per hour. Looks aside, it works. Here's how.| Kayak Angler
Others may be bigger, more colorful, and more acrobatic, but there's a reason crappie are North America's favorite panfish. Here's everything you need to know to go fishing for them.| Kayak Angler
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Jory Brass is a writer and multi-species angler who cut his teeth on farm pond bass, rip-rap walleye, and 15-inch crappie in Iowa. He’s since branched out to kayak fishing for smallmouth and walleye, Euro nymphing spring creeks for wild brown trout, and deciphering the canyon reservoirs, tailwaters, and rivers near his new home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.| Kayak Angler
Doug Olander is former editor of Sport Fishing magazine and world-traveling photographer and writer. In all his travels to exotic locations, his closest encounter with dangerous animals was with a manatee in his hometown of Orlando, Florida.| Kayak Angler
Our thoughts after a ride with the new Power-Pole Move motor with a 36-inch shaft, made specifically for kayak anglers.| Kayak Angler
There's no place to hide from bad weather on a kayak, so protect yourself from rain, wind, sun and snow with our favorite hoodies.| Kayak Angler
When choosing a fishing reel, first consider what type of fishing you do. We review all the options to help you pick the right reel.| Kayak Angler
The Guardian Angel Kayak Light Kit features red and green, as well as all-white lights, and uses magnets to secure it to the base mount.| Kayak Angler
Whether it’s my arthritic knees or my desire to reach previously un-fishable areas, having a kayak motor has become essential. With all the new options, it’s important to understand which motor is ideal.| Kayak Angler
On West Musquash Lake an illegal release of bass has Wardens offering $6000 reward to anyone with information.| Kayak Angler
Kayak Angler is the number one source for fishing kayak reviews, kayak fishing hotspots, rigging techniques and pro fishing tips for every species.| Kayak Angler
Discover the top editor-tested fish finders for kayak anglers, featuring the latest models.| Kayak Angler
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It’s a kill or be killed world under water and the most aggressive alpha predators live in the bluewater abyss. Everything moves fast past 50 fathoms, and vertical jigging is the name of the game in the deep. Find out Adam Fisk's top 10 tips on flutter jig tricks that work wherever tuna, wahoo and grouper swim.| Kayak Angler
A Florida man was arrested for illegally spearfishing for Goliath Grouper in Pompano Beach and allegedly capsizing his canoe to hide evidence.| Kayak Angler
Having the gear is great, but knowing how to properly use it is essential.| Kayak Angler
Read about these close calls with one of nature’s true apex predators.| Kayak Angler
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Blurring the line between kayak and boat, these motorized plastic watercraft make fishing easier and more fun.| Kayak Angler
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From the St. Lawrence to Central Texas, we polled expert anglers for the best smallmouth bass fishing in their native range.| Kayak Angler
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Hot weather is great for kayaking, but tough for bass fishing. These experts rundown the best bass lures for success this summer.| Kayak Angler
Isac Ochoa has been fishing Lake Havasu in California his whole life. Now, the Indigenous Anglers founder fishes competitively with a message.| Kayak Angler
Expanded catch-and-kill mandates in Nova Scotia targeting invasive smallmouth bass could result in a $500k fine for violating anglers.| Kayak Angler
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“Thank God my dad wasn’t a podiatrist,” Ric jokes about following in the footsteps of a famous outdoor writer. After graduating from Radford University and serving two years in Russia with the Peace Corps, Ric returned to Virginia Beach and started writing for The Fisherman magazine, where his dad was editor. When the kayak fishing scene exploded, Ric was among the first to get onboard. His 2007 book, The Complete Kayak Fisherman is one of the first how-to books to introduce anglers to ...| Kayak Angler
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Install a fish finder and navigation package with multiple displays, transducers and more.| Kayak Angler
In this viral video Mike Loughran reels in a spooky catch having snagged his lure on a deer skull in the deep.| Kayak Angler
Our coast to coast guide to the best fishing action in your area now| Kayak Angler
Get to the catch faster with these boats.| Kayak Angler
While kayak fishing off the Florida Coast, Ethan Sommer encountered a rare prehistoric endangered sawfish in this viral video.| Kayak Angler
Kayak anglers have fueled the rise of DIY motorized fishing kayaks. But building the ultimate setup comes with unexpected challenges.| Kayak Angler
Is fishing really better before a storm? This kayak angler heads out and lands fish after fish before getting smoked by a storm.| Kayak Angler
As the leaves start to turn, turn to terrestrial flies for a river trout feast.| Kayak Angler
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While installing a buoy in Tyler State Park, Park Ranger Alec Campbell fell victim to a fatal kayak accident after capsizing near a dam.| Kayak Angler
YouTuber Matt Nelson tests out whether or not smallmouth bass will go for a wacky scorpion lure. The answer may surprise you!| Kayak Angler
From an angler’s perspective, understanding the life history of trout is crucial to catching them. Here's a guide to popular American trout, how to identify them, and where they can be found.| Kayak Angler
The wacky rig looks like an accident—not a serious way to catch bass. But what matters is what fish think. It works, and here's how.| Kayak Angler
Learn a few useful connections to improve your chances of landing a trophy catch.| Kayak Angler
Fishing line is the most important connection between angler and fish, so use this guide to pick the best line for how you fish.| Kayak Angler
All the bass fishing rigs you need for deep water, shallow water, aggressive fish, suspended fish, and finicky fish.| Kayak Angler
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The Texas rig and Carolina rig are both staples in bass anglers’ arsenals. Here's how to decide when and where each works best.| Kayak Angler
The drop shot rig earns its keep when fishing vertically and targeting deep, wary, heavily pressured bass. Here's how to rig and fish it.| Kayak Angler
Ryan Howell was fishing off the California coast when an estimated 20-foot great white shark attacked his kayak. Here’s his survival story.| Kayak Angler
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The Kayak Angler YakOff Awards heat up as Round One approaches it's halfway point with smack talk and the puppy kicking controversy.| Kayak Angler
In Bay of Islands, NZ kayak angler Matt Wells was hunted by a shark, caught in a viral video. Now, he's speaking in defense of the shark.| Kayak Angler
On the New Zealand Coast, this kayak angler is in for a bigger fish than he was hoping for when he finds himself hunted by a shark.| Kayak Angler
In Devon, England, lone kayaker Rupert Kirkwood becomes surrounded by a school of leaping tuna, feeding and built like torpedos.| Kayak Angler
