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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
I have had mornings where I roll over and wonder if I will make it out of bed without assistance. Wait, I didn't paddle yesterday... Hmmm.. this may have more to do with age. ( What? Who said that?) What is a proper paddling position, and how do we...