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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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Four Anytime Anywhere Exercises to Make You A More Powerful Kayak Angler

Not everyone has the time or the desire to spend hours in the gym on machines that target the abdominal muscles, lower back, upper legs and shoulders. That's why I love these four “do anywhere” exercises for strengthening your core muscles. But...

Preserving Waterways For Future Generations

Wilderness Systems & Adventure Technology pro staff JD Desrosiers had the opportunity to participate in a cleanup on beautiful Lake Keowee in South Carolina on Saturday, September 20th, 2014. Here's his report: This past Saturday, we headed out...

Good Thing She Likes Halibut - Trinidad Rockfish Wars Recap

We caught up with California pro staffer Rob Knoles after coming off a win at the Trinidad Rockfish Wars 4 in Trinidad, CA on September 13th, 2014. We asked him to describe his experience and methods on getting the win - here's what he had to say:...

Consumer Review of the AirPro MAX

I have been using the phase 3 seat for a few months and to say the least it's a fairly comfortable seat. That being said the AirPro max in my opinion blows the phase 3 seat out of the water in comfort AND the fact that there is more than one...

A Kayak Angler’s Work Ethic

Unfortunately, my buddy who got to the ramp before I did was still screwing with his gear. "Hold on man, I need to tie on this leader!" he called out as I made my first cast. I thought about waiting for something less than a millisecond then shouted...

Wilderness Systems Stabiliser Bar

Hot on the heels of the Wilderness Systems offshore “Thresher” kayak release and the highly anticipated Wilderness Systems innovative hi/lo seat - the “Phase 3® AirPro MAX” - release, Wilderness Systems and Harmony Gear have designed, developed, and...

CPR, But How?

Solo Shot CPR, or "Catch, Photo and Release" has become ingrained in the kayak angling vocabulary. Tournaments are based upon the practice. But how do you get that magazine cover quality shot of your big catch when you are by yourself? Here are a...

Waters So Spectacular You'll Think You're In A Postcard

Having spent over 200 days out of Sturgeon Bay over the past 20 years, I guess I’ve known what a special fishery this is. May and June are my prime times in Sturgeon Bay, which is in Door County, a well-known and popular tourist area that I would...

First Impressions of the NEW Phase 3 AirPro MAX

The first thing I noticed was just how comfortable the seat was after a 5 hour kayak fishing trip. The lower leg support and back support make this the most comfortable seat I’ve had the pleasure to fish out of. The back is fully adjustable so you...

What Makes A Great River Fishing Paddle?

There are a variety of paddles that you can use on the river and a lot will come down to personal preference. Here are a few key characteristics I look for in a good river paddle for kayak fishing. Acceleration: acceleration is really a function...

Tips for Selecting a Fishing Kayak

Key question to address typically are: How much weight capacity do you need? Do you want to stand? How much speed and/or maneuverability do you need? To compliment the video, I wanted to talk a little more about selecting a river fishing kayak and...

Should I Include Speed in my Kayak Selection Checklist?

Jeff Suber Kayak fishermen, when you hear someone say, “That’s the fastest kayak out there”, what do you think about? Do you think: "I’m in a kayak, I’m going no where fast." "I’m in no hurry." "I’m all about stability." I paddle the Tarpon 160,...