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Are You Prepared Every Time You Hit the Water?

With that being said, these areas can get very little traffic. Being prepared for a variety of unfortunate events can make a bad day better. Most of us will not face a life or death situation when fishing but they do happen. The items I have listed below can easily be stored in a medium size dry bag and should be with you on every trip. Cell Phone - I cannot think of too many people who are not carrying a cell phone on a daily basis. Checking in periodically with your wife, husband or anyone else to let them know you are safe is a must. A handheld marine radio should also be onboard if you...

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How Do I Get My Wife to Fish?

To be honest when I started, I had no interest in fishing. All I wanted to do was paddle around and look at wildlife. I also like to look into people's yards. We are in Virginia Beach and are able to kayak in areas where many very rich people have the most beautiful yards right on the water. Back when Mark and I were still dating, we went out on the water, and while he was fishing, I paddled around and did my wildlife watching and admired the beautiful real estate and landscaping. One of the reasons I was not interested in fishing was that I knew nothing about it. The idea of catching a fish...

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The Helix PD™ Pedal Drive - Bass Fishing Machine

When I first heard that Wilderness Systems was developing a pedal system, I thought of all the advantages it could give me in my saltwater adventures. After pedaling my Radar 135 this past year, I am happy to report that it far exceeded my...

Zoom Zoom: A Motorized Kayak Expedition

Zoom Zoom by Rob Lyon Wilderness System and Torqeedo, a German based industry leader in electric boating motor tech, hooked up to produce if not an outright wunderkind, then at the very least, a clever child. I got wind of the Helix MD Motor Drive...

Jeff Little - Maiden Voyage with Radar 135

Jeff Little - Maiden Voyage with Radar 135

Radar 135: First Trip, Early Riggings & Favorite Features Rigging a kayak is seldom carried out in one shot. In the case of my most recent project, the Radar 135, I had it on the water with only the installation of a retractable anchor system (...

Tarpon 130X Blog

Tarpon 130X

By Dean Thomas Slowride Guide Service Wilderness Systems Pro Staff Port Aransas, TX Efficiency and comfort does not always come equipped on the same fishing kayak, but the newest edition to the Wilderness Systems lineup does just that. The Tarpon...

What Makes a Great Fly Fishing Kayak?

What Makes a Great Fly Fishing Kayak? By Juan Veruete I grew up fly fishing for a variety of species from native brook trout to smallmouth bass in central Pennsylvania. After leaving my fly fishing roots behind me for over 20 years in favor of “...

Small Buzzbaits for River Smallies

By Bill Schultz Wilderness Systems Fishing Pro Staff Wading and kayaking for river smallies is one of my favorite things to do. About 10 years ago a friend told me of his success using a small buzzbait on rivers and gave me one to try. He was right...

The One That Got Away - "What Muskie?"

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I think we are all very fortunate to live in the age of social media. Everyday moments and encounters can be quickly captured and broadcasted with just a few swipes on our smart devices. Throughout the world, anglers are able to upload photos and...

How Do I Get My Wife to Fish?

To be honest when I started, I had no interest in fishing. All I wanted to do was paddle around and look at wildlife. I also like to look into people's yards. We are in Virginia Beach and are able to kayak in areas where many very rich people have...

Father and Son Fishing

I fish several days out of each week year round and lately it has just become routine for me. In the past I have loaded up my son and taken him out between soccer practices, boy scouts and basketball. Recently I purchased his own kayak for him and...

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