As a dog owner, you love your pet and would do anything for them. Me too! You already spend a lot of time with your dog outdoors, so why not expand the experience and teach your best furry friend to be a passenger in your kayak? In this article, we discuss how to kayak with …
Purchasing your first kayak can feel like a daunting task. You’re been renting for awhile. Now it’s time to move forward. And sure, they all look kind of the same, but only in the same way that your two pet axolotls look kind of the same, as well. The purpose of this article is to …
If kayak hatches are on your mind, then you’re likely: 1) Trying to figure out how to jam more gear into your current kayak or, 2) Considering a new kayak and thinking about how much storage room you really need. In this article, I’ll discuss all things ‘kayak hatch’. I’ll go over the anatomy and …
Whether you are considering the purchase of your first sit-on-top kayak, or simply want to do more with the one you have, I wrote this article for you. In the next few minutes we’ll discuss literally everything I can think of that you need to know to use a sit-on-top kayak. Not only that, we’ll …
Have you ever gotten (is that even a word?) cocky while puttering around in your kayak, only to come to a screeching halt on a sandbank or pile of rocks? Or, have you ever considered working some bait over a particular stretch of river, but worried about whether the water was too shallow to support …
Casting your line from a fishing kayak is not the same as casting from a dock or a gas-guzzling fishing craft. In a fishing kayak, you sit right on top of the water, surrounded by gear that sticks up everywhere. All the while you’re battling a pesky current pushing you away from your target as …
Look, you and I both know the kayak you actually want is out of your budget. A new kayak that’s just pretty good will cost you over $1,500. The kayak that you really want, the fishing boat with pedal drive, or the shiny 16-foot fiberglass sea touring model will set you back $3,000-$5,000. Easily. In …
If you are thinking about how much weight a fishing kayak can hold, then it’s likely you’re staring at a pile of fishing gear and a cooler of refreshments, wondering if the weight of it all will lead to the wet demise of both you and your boat. Or, perhaps you’re thinking about purchasing a …
If you are asking whether it is better to pedal or paddle a fishing kayak, then you’re probably coming from one of three places: 1. You’re new to kayak fishing and want to learn about the difference between pedal and paddle kayaks, 2. You use a motorboat for fishing but are considering alternatives, 3. You …
Kayaks don’t lift themselves. No kidding, right? Because of this, you put your back on the line every time you hoist your kayak onto the roof of your vehicle. So, it’s natural, even necessary, to ask how much a kayak weighs. How much does a kayak weigh? The average kayak weighs 63.2 pounds, is 12.47 …