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Inflatables

Fish On! A Review of SOTAR’s Strike 13’6″ Fishing Raft

The 13’6” SOTAR Strike is a platform that allows every tributary angler to achieve any angling ambition. Paired with the simplicity and effectiveness of...

admin - April 26, 2024

Inflatables

NRS Expands Fishing Raft Lineup

Fisherpeople rejoice. Northwest River Supplies (NRS), has expanded its fishing raft line-up for 2024 with the all-new Approach Fishing Series and the upgraded Slipstream...

Eugene Buchanan - April 23, 2024

Kayak Fishing

NRS Films Presents: Rods, Rolls & Reality on the Soča

Paddling isn’t always about canyons, rapids and campsites. For many, it’s also about fishing. Such is the case with this latest installment from NRS...

Eugene Buchanan - January 4, 2024

Kayak Fishing

Jackson Kayaks Brand Manager Jameson Redding Leaves Role

Jackson Kayak announced that longtime brand manager Jameson Redding will be leaving his role as Brand Manager for the company’s kayak fishing line to take...

Eugene Buchanan - September 10, 2023

Destinations

Cast Away at These Classic Kayak Fishing Destinations

You really can’t beat kayak fishing for several reasons. One, you don’t have to tow a boat around and storage is a lot easier....

Eugene Buchanan - August 24, 2023

Apparel

Water Boot Roundup 2023

Let’s face it, having the right footwear no matter what kind of outdoor pursuit you’re doing can really make or break the experience. Paddling...

Aaron Black-Schmidt - June 26, 2023

Evergreen

Portugal The Man Releases New Album and Announces Tour, but Still Goes Pack Rafting!

Portugal The Man might have won the Grammy for their 2017 hit song “Feel It Still.” But they’d still rather be out on their...

Eugene Buchanan - April 28, 2023

Kayak Fishing

Beginner Kayak Fishing Tips!

Heading out to try and land some lunkers? Heed the following advice from Oklahoma-based kayak fisher Wesley Littlefield, who finished 8th in 2021 HafaSpot/KBF...

Eugene Buchanan - July 17, 2022

Kayak Fishing

Jackson Kayak Introduces The Knarr Big Water Fishing Kayak

Jackson’s first fishing kayak in three years aims at answering the challenges of big water fishing.

Staff Post - April 26, 2022

Apparel

Mustang Survival’s Live Beyond Land Vid Showcases Kayak Angler Annie Nagel

Mustang Survival, a pioneer manufacturer of lifesaving solutions since 1967 for those pushing themselves to the extremes, has released Part 6 of its Live...

Eugene Buchanan - April 12, 2022

Kayak Fishing

Longtime Industry Vet Kelley Woolsey Joins Hobie

Bringing over 30 years of water sports and lifestyle brand experience, Kelley Woolsey has joined Hobie as Vice President of Global Sales, Service and...

Eugene Buchanan - February 21, 2022

Events

Wait, What? $100K for Kayak Fishing?

Yep, you heard right. There’s big news on the 2022 Hobie Bass Open Series (B.O.S.) Anchored by Power-Pole trail. Hobie has just bumped the total purse for its...

Eugene Buchanan - January 28, 2022

Inflatables

Inside AIRE’s Outcast Sporting Gear (OSG)

Want whitewater-worthy beefiness with your fishing craft package? Look no further than AIRE’s sister company, Outcast, designed to offer just that, bringing the company’s...

Eugene Buchanan - December 1, 2021

Kayak Fishing

Three SOTs from Pelican

While Pelican Sports might have recently acquired Confluence and its coveted watersports brands, including Dagger, Perception, Wilderness Systems, Mad River and more, that hasn’t...

Eugene Buchanan - October 26, 2021

Kayak Fishing

Impress your Friends! New Book: The Ocean

Paddlers curious about the sea will find something to love in the new book The Ocean, a veritable treasure trove of information, inspiration, and wisdom...

Eugene Buchanan - September 5, 2021

Apparel

Summertime Kayak Fishing: What To Wear—A Primer from Level6

Ah, summer. The season for paddling, canoeing, paddleboarding, and of course, kayak fishing. Although kayak fishing can be a year-round activity, summertime sees the...

Eugene Buchanan - July 22, 2021

Kayak Fishing

Jackson Unveils Liska Fishing Kayak Named for European Team Manager Killed in Avalanche

In January, Jackson began shipping its new Liska fishing kayak, named after Jackson’s previous European Team Manager who was taken tragically by an avalanche...

Aaron Bible - July 21, 2021

Athlete Stories

Emily Jackson Comes Clean on Kayak Fishing

You might know Emily Jackson as a perennial powerhouse when it comes to freestyle paddling. An executive at Jackson Kayak, she’s a two-time World...

Eugene Buchanan - May 4, 2021

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...

Eugene Buchanan - April 8, 2021

Kayak Fishing

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...

Eugene Buchanan - March 4, 2021

Kayak Fishing

Team Torqeedo Angler Jody Queen Wins Elite Kayak Fishing Tournament

One of the most recognized kayak anglers in the world, Jody Queen took home $10,000 at the 2021 DEE ZEE KBF THE TEN kayak...

Aaron Bible - February 23, 2021

Kayak Fishing

Jackson Releases “We Are Family” Video

Everyone knows that Jackson Kayak has always been all about family, with founder, world champion and Olympian Eric Jackson employing his kids Emily and...

Eugene Buchanan - February 16, 2021

Canoes

Johnson Watercraft Revenues Grow 25% for Year

“The 2020 fiscal year was like no other year in our history” Johnson Outdoors, owner of such paddlecraft brands as Ocean Kayak, Old Town Canoe...

Eugene Buchanan - December 14, 2020

Events

Don’t Think There’s Money in Kayak Fishing? Hobie Bass Open Series Pays Out $62K; Winner Ryan Lambert Pockets $30K

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...

Eugene Buchanan - November 23, 2020

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