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You hook a good fish, get it boat-side, and realize you’re sitting a foot off the water with a rod in one hand and no easy way to land a fish. The right net for kayak fishing fixes that. We compared five of the best kayak fishing nets on hoop size, handle reach, the material … Read more
Your cooler either fits the kayak tankwell or it doesn’t, and you find out at the launch ramp. Add a hot afternoon, and a poorly insulated one turns your ice into warm water by noon. The short answer: for most kayak anglers, the YETI Hopper Flip 18 is the best kayak cooler. It is a … Read more
Losing a favorite fishing rod overboard or dealing with a rod holder that won’t stay put can turn an exciting kayak fishing trip into a frustrating one. As kayak anglers, we know the value of a rod holder that’s secure, easy to install, and built for the abuse of paddling, trolling, and fighting fish from … Read more
Nobody wants to dig through a wet, tangled mess of lures while the bite is on. The best fishing backpack keeps your tackle organized, easily accessible and dry enough to matter, whether you’re walking a shoreline, paddling out or wading a creek. Below are seven packs currently sold on Amazon, ranked for different fishing styles, … Read more
Choosing the right personal flotation device (PFD) is one of the most important gear decisions any kayaker makes. A quality life jacket can be the difference between a minor incident and a serious emergency, especially when you’re navigating unpredictable currents or spending hours on the water far from shore. Below, we compare the best life … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the stealth and intimacy of pursuing bass fishing from a kayak. I’ve spent countless hours navigating everything from skinny backwaters thick with vegetation to expansive, windswept lakes, and I can tell you that kayak bass fishing offers a perspective a traditional bass boat simply can’t match. That feeling of a powerful … Read more
The best kayak fishing rods share three traits: a length short enough to manage from a seated cockpit, enough backbone to fight fish boat-side without a net, and components that shrug off saltwater spray and the occasional knock against the hull. If you only take one thing from this guide, it’s this for most paddlers, … Read more
Choosing the right trolling motor for your boat comes down to more than simply picking the highest thrust number or the motor with the most features. If you’re wondering how to choose the right trolling motor, start by matching it to your boat’s fully loaded weight, hull size, mounting position, shaft length, voltage, fishing environment, … Read more
Choosing the right kayak trolling motor can be the difference between spending your day fighting wind and current and spending more time exactly where the fish are. The best motor gives you enough thrust to move your fully loaded kayak confidently, without adding unnecessary weight, battery bulk, or complexity to your setup. For most kayak … Read more
The key is to keep your kayak clean and completely dry, support the hull properly, and protect it from moisture, freezing conditions, and UV exposure. Poor storage can lead to hull deformation, scratches, trapped moisture, or other damage by the time spring arrives. Whether you have a garage, shed, limited indoor space, or need to … Read more
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