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Apparel
Summertime Kayak Fishing: What To Wear—A Primer from Level6
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Jackson Unveils Liska Fishing Kayak Named for European Team Manager Killed in Avalanche
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Athlete Stories
Emily Jackson Comes Clean on Kayak Fishing
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Destinations
New Film from NRS Fishing: A Resilient Paradise: Florida Keys
Combining Caribbean vibes with easy access from the mainland, the Florida Keys emit a unique energy—from the bustling patios of Duval Street to the...
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Hobie Sold; PL Catches Up with New Chairman Taso Sofikitis
On Jan. 25, pedal-drive kayak company Hobie Cat Co. was sold from one private equity group to another, consisting of executives from Detroit-based industrial...
Kayak Fishing
Team Torqeedo Angler Jody Queen Wins Elite Kayak Fishing Tournament
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Kayak Fishing
Jackson Releases “We Are Family” Video
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Canoes
Johnson Watercraft Revenues Grow 25% for Year
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Johnson Outdoors, owner of such paddlecraft brands as Ocean Kayak, Old Town Canoe...
Events
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When the splashing ended, drags stopped screaming and wind finally subsided, Ryan Lambert’s name stood alone atop the leader board at the Hobie Bass...
Kayak Fishing
5 Tips to Become A Better Kayak Angler
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Kayak Fishing
Jackson Kayak Names Jameson Redding New Fishing Development Lead
Jackson Kayak has opened the door with a glimpse at the next stage in their fishing program with the announcement of Jameson Redding as...
Camping
Taking to the Trout Laden Waters of the Idaho-Wyoming Border
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Events
Contactless Hobie Bass Open Series Hits the California Delta August 15
The Hobie Bass Open Series (B.O.S.) aims to provide a simplified, open-to-anyone format and an elite feel for kayak anglers across the country. The...
Destinations
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For most of the 84 kayak anglers fishing the Hobie B.O.S. event in La Crosse, WI, the prospect of fast action was never in doubt....
Kayak Fishing
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An underwater camera might be the best thing to happen to kayak fishing since the scuba mask. Using sonar signals, Aqua-Vu underwater cameras scout...
Kayak Fishing
Lake Fork Yields Massive Fish and Broken Records
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Events
Hobie’s B.O.S. is Back
For competitive kayakers, the Hobie’s Bass Open Series marks the inaugural season opener for kayak angling. These hardcore, people-powered anglers ready their paddles, spin...
Kayak Fishing
EJ Launches New Kayak Co.
Less than two months after his retirement as president of Jackson Kayak, Eric “EJ” Jackson announced he is launching a new kayak company called...
Accessories
Extra, Extra! Pelican International Acquires Confluence
Calling it “more strength, capabilities and opportunities for the world leader in paddlesports equipment,” Laval, Quebec’s Pelican International Inc. has acquired the assets of...
Kayak Fishing
Big Adventures, Bonafide Kayaks Merge
Give them big bonafides. Big Adventures, consisting of brands Native Watercraft, Liquidlogic Kayaks and Hurricane, recently announced a merger with Bonafide Kayaks, a leader...
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Last year, after more than 40 years as a French-made watersports icon, BIC Sport merged with Tahe Outdoors to...
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6 Days/6 Rivers: A Costa Rican Kayaking Odyssey with Amazing Vacations
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We just finished scouting a Class IV rapid called Robin Hood...
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2021 Photo Contest Entries
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