The long days of summer are now behind us. And the only daylight to be found just so happens to occur when most of us are sitting in the office. Because of this the majority of ice fisherman fall into the weekend warrior category. They battle crowds so they can get onto the water while the sun is out. Which begs the question, can you ice fish at night? Is it worth it to suffer … [Read more...]
How to Transport a Kayak Without a Roof Rack
Picture this...you’re at Bass Pro Shop or some other sporting goods store and stumbled upon your dream kayak. You want to buy it, but realize that you don’t have a roof rack on your car. What do you do? How will you get it home? There are several ways to transport a kayak when you don’t have a roof rack on your car or SUV. The easiest way, most secure way to haul your kayak … [Read more...]
How Much Do Kayaks Weigh (with 15 examples)
If you’re in the market for a kayak, whether it be for fishing or just exploring, you probably know by now that kayaks come in all shapes and sizes. How much a kayak weighs will depend on several factors including, the length of the kayak. With that being said, the average weight of a kayak is about 65 lbs. However, kayaks can range in weight from 32 pounds all the way up to … [Read more...]
Can You Use Freshwater Reels in Saltwater: Here’s The Answer
So you’ve decided that you would like to try your luck saltwater fishing. There’s one problem though! You don’t have any saltwater fishing reels! This brings us to the question of “can you use freshwater reels in saltwater?” Yes, you absolutely can use freshwater reels for some types of saltwater fishing! This includes baitcasting reels, spinning reels, and also fly … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing for Bass: Can You Catch Bass Under The Ice
Most ice fishermen know that you can catch lake trout, pike, walleye, and sturgeon under the ice, but few anglers (including myself) were aware that you can go ice fishing for bass too. In fact, it seems as though catching bass under the ice is much more common than one would expect. For most fishermen, catching bass is sort of a by-product of fishing for other types of … [Read more...]
12 Things That Largemouth Bass Eat: Number 7 Might Shock You
We all know that largemouth bass love shiners, minnows, shad, and will often strike at a well placed artificial lure. However, have you ever wondered what else a largemouth bass will eat? If so, then you are not alone! I’ve often thought of this very question, so I decided to do a little snooping around and here’s what I found out. Bass are opportunistic eaters, meaning that … [Read more...]
Inflatable Kayaks: Good For Fishing or Good for Nothing
In recent years the sport of kayak fishing has exploded in popularity and for good reason! Kayaks are an inexpensive way for anglers to get to where the fish are without having to deal with the cost and upkeep associated with owning a boat. With that being said, are inflatable kayaks just as good for fishing as their polyurethane counterparts, or are they just full of hot … [Read more...]
How to Put Braid on a Spinning Reel (Video and Guide)
So you just bought a brand new spinning reel and are wanting to spool it with braided fishing line. The only problem is, you aren't quite sure how to go about doing it. Putting braided line on a spinning reel is a little different than if you were to put mono on it. I wouldn't say that it was harder, it just requires a few more steps than you may be used to. Other than … [Read more...]
11 Advantages of Fishing From a Kayak
Fishing from a kayak can be a fun, inexpensive alternative to bank fishing or even fishing from a boat! This sport has exploded in popularity in recent years and for good reason! In fact, just visit your local boat ramp on the weekend and you’re almost certain to see someone getting ready to launch their fishing yak. While kayak fishing may not be the perfect fit for all … [Read more...]
11 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Boat
Thinking about buying a used boat? If so, don’t make the same mistake that I made before purchasing my first boat and that is that I really didn’t ask any questions about the boat other than “how much are you wanting for it?” Long story short, I made the purchase and everything was great for about six months or so until one day the motor quit on me out in the middle of the … [Read more...]