If you’re into kayak fishing, you know how much equipment it involves. Rods and reels, fishing line, bait, tackle, lures – and you might add a fish finder to the list, too. But as valuable as a fish finder can be, it opens up a whole new can of worms: … Read more
The logistics of transporting a hard-shell kayak from one spot to another can be beyond impractical – even more so when you don’t have a 4×4 truck or a trailer at your disposal. If only kayaks were a bit more portable, right? Enter duckies. Wait; what? What do rubber duckies … Read more
Every hunter knows how crucial having the right equipment is for hunting success. That includes ammunition, guns, camouflage gear, decoys, calls – and, according to the latest waterfowling trends, hunter kayaks. Your goal is to go where other hunters can’t and track down birds that, again, other hunters can’t hunt … Read more
If your kayaking excursions ever take you to the Southern United States, you might find yourself kayaking with alligators. Wait, kayaks and alligators in the same waters? But is it safe to kayak with alligators? Will alligators attack kayaks? It does sound a bit like nightmare fuel – but actual statistics about ‘gator … Read more
Pregnancy has its way of making you rethink every single aspect of your life. And as you’re preparing to welcome a baby to your little family, you might feel like giving up outdoor adventures for a while is a part of the deal. But are pregnancy and on-the-water sports two … Read more
Your sit-on-top kayak can be equipped with many accessories, some of which are considered luxuries, while others fall into the “kayaking essentials” category. What about kayak scupper plugs, though? When it comes to plugging the little holes in the bottom of your kayak, the line between “necessary” and “optional” tends … Read more
Most modern kayaks are equipped with everything – well, almost everything – you’ll need to get out on the water. But here’s the thing: Even if you shelled out on a high-end kayak with all the latest features, there will always be things that you want – or need – … Read more
Unless you’re absolutely new to kayaking, the chances are that you’ve transported a kayak on your car’s roof at least once. But what if you throw in a second kayak into the equation? Most roof racks can accommodate two full-sized kayaks, so that shouldn’t be a problem – but it’s … Read more
Getting in – let alone out of – a kayak can be tricky even for the healthiest of joints. But when you have bad knees – stiff, painful, or injured in any way – you’ll likely have an awful time trying to get in and out of your ‘yak. So, … Read more
What should you do when approaching a low-head dam in a canoe or kayak? That question right there will put the skills and knowledge of even the most experienced canoe or kayak paddlers to the test. The shortest answer would be: Avoid them. However, the structures that earned the eerily … Read more
We both know that drinking and driving is a foolish, irresponsible, and flat-out illegal thing. Well, at least I hope that’s something we all agree on, anyway. What about kayaks, though? Is having a couple of beers during your kayaking trip as dangerous as driving under the influence? Is kayaking … Read more
You wouldn’t dare to drive your car around without a license plate, current sticker, and valid registration, now, would you? The same applies to all mechanically-powered boats, vessels navigating federal waters, and operating in the high seas. What does that mean for your paddle-powered kayak, though? Do you have to … Read more
