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Kayak fishing how-tos
Practical, no-fluff guides to rigging, gearing up and getting the most from your fishing kayak.
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How to Rig a Fishing Kayak: A Beginner’s Guide
Rig in layers: start with the essentials (rod holders, a leash, a milk crate or tackle crate), add electronics…
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Kayak Fishing Setup for Beginners: The Complete Checklist
You need less than the internet suggests. A stable sit-on-top kayak, a paddle, a high-back PFD, a leash, and a…
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Fishing Kayak Weight Capacity, Explained
A kayak’s rated capacity is a maximum, not a target. For a stable, dry ride keep your total load — you, gear, …
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How to Mount a Fish Finder on a Kayak
Three parts to get right: the display (on a track, in your sightline), the transducer (under the hull or in a …
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Sit-on-Top vs Sit-In Kayak for Fishing: Which Is Better?
For almost all fishing, a sit-on-top wins: it’s more stable, self-draining, easier to re-enter, and lets you m…
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Kayak Fishing Safety: The Essential Guide
Three rules keep kayak anglers safe: always wear a PFD, dress for the water temperature (not the air), and nev…
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How to Transport a Fishing Kayak (Car, Truck & Cart)
Most anglers car-top on roof crossbars with two straps and bow/stern lines, or drop the boat in a truck bed wi…
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What to Wear Kayak Fishing (Dress for the Water)
Dress for the water temperature, not the air. Warm water means quick-dry layers and sun protection; cold water…
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How to Stand Up in a Fishing Kayak
Standing lets you sight-cast and fight fish better — but it starts with the right boat. You need a wide (36"+)…
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Kayak Anchoring Techniques: Hold Your Spot
A folding grapnel anchor plus an anchor trolley is the classic setup — the trolley lets you pivot your kayak t…
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