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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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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...

Big Water Break Wall Drum

When the winds kick up and drive the waves in from the north, big citation award sized freshwater drum park themselves on the downwind side of the submerged wall sections waiting to ambush prey items as they get washed over with the waves. This...

12 Days and 3,500 Miles

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There are countless memories, friends, and lessons learned that I can tie directly to this wonderful sport. Kayak angling has allowed me to be part of record setting events in fresh water and salt water and also appear on TV for a few moments. The...

Wilderness Systems Converges on the KBF Open

The event was put on by Pro Staff emeritus and ubiquitous bass man Chad “Knotright” Hoover, and what an event it was! Veterans Chris LeMessurier and Troy Meyerhoeffer and drove from Michigan and New York, respectively, to try and pull a win for Team...

Two Rods, Good Friends, and an Ice Bath

We awoke early filled with the thrill of adventure in our souls, but little did we know how our day was going to turn out. This will be a day that I will never forget for many reasons. It was a brisk and cool 27 degrees when we arrived at Devils...

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...

Fishermen Don't Hibernate

Angler: Mike & Ben Zilkowksy Fishery: Gull Lake, Alberta, Canada Lure: #4 3/32 oz jig head tipped with minnow tail Catch and Pattern Description: Once the lakes and rivers freeze up us kayak anglers don’t go into hibernation here in Alberta. We...

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