Fishing a new lake can difficult task, especially when the lake is frozen over! During the summer, you could just use your sonar to locate the areas where the fish will be, but this can be a difficult task when there's currently 6” of ice on the lake. Now's the time to start thinking about using a few tip-ups! But if you’re new to whole ice fishing thing, and you’re not … [Read more...]
Is It Safe to go Kayak Fishing at Night? (Know These 5 Safety Tips!)
Fishing at night has its benefits! You can beat the heat through the cover of darkness, the good fishing spots are usually less crowded, and a lot of different types of fish tend to be more active at night. With that being said, have you ever wondered if it’s safe to go kayak fishing at night? Is It Safe To Kayak At Night? In short, it’s perfectly safe to go kayak fishing at … [Read more...]
17 Must Have Fishing Accessories for Kayaks
So you just bought yourself a kayak and are now ready to do some fishing? Good for you! However, if you want to take your kayak fishing game to a new level, you might want to trick it out with a few of these must have accessories made just for kayaks. I can tell you from personal experience, that they can save you lots of time, headache and can also help you land more … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing At Night (Can You Even Ice Fish at Night?) + TIPS and Techniques
Ice Fishing At Night (Ultimate Guide With Tips & Techniques) 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 us ice fisherman fall into the weekend warrior category. Some of us have to battle crowds just to get onto the ice while the sun is out. … [Read more...]
How to Transport a Kayak Without a Roof Rack (DIY)
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 brand and 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 … [Read more...]
Can You Use Freshwater Reels in Saltwater: Here’s The Answer
Saltwater vs Freshwater Reels (Ultimate Guide) 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?” Can You Use Freshwater Reels in Saltwater? Yes, you absolutely can use freshwater reels for … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing for Bass: Can You Catch Bass Under The Ice
Ice Fishing For Bass (Ultimate Guide) 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 … [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, … [Read more...]
Is Fishing in an Inflatable Kayak a Good Idea?
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...]
