Modifying your kayak can be nerve-racking. You’re investing your hard-earned money into a piece of plastic. Then you’re going to place your life in the hands of that piece of plastic. Are you sure you want to put holes in it? When AJ and I got to the point that …
Anchors can be an arch nemesis to the kayaking outdoorsmen. They are bulky, heavy, and cumbersome to store. More importantly, they are an essential burden for virtually every kayak. One of the most common questions I hear about anchor usage is “what do you do with it when you’re not …
In 16 Great Kayak Mods Requiring Few Tools we talked about a few of these tools, but exactly why are they so important to kayak modifications? And exactly when do you need them? 1. Screwdriver Set Almost every project you take on will require screws. While it is quick and easy …
Spend 10 minutes on Google and you’ll discover hundreds of options for kayak rod holders. Most have been perfected to a solid and relatively affordable product that allows you to modify your nearly perfect kayak with time effective projects. Alternatively, if you’re a devoted DIYer, several of the products on …
Hunting has become more challenging over the past few years. The number of new hunters hitting the fields has exploded, pressuring your target game further away from the “beaten path” than ever before. How do you find them? How do you get to where they are? One of the best …
Why kayak mods? Why change the kayak you found, liked, and chose to purchase with your hard-earned money? Every kayak is great for something. It could be an entry-level kayak intended to get you on the water and teach you the basics of paddling and maneuvering in the water. It …
Learning to do your own kayak mods takes time, patience, and research. If you started with the process we discussed in Choosing Your Perfect Kayak Mods you’ve already decided what is truly necessary to perfect your basic kayak. You’ve figured out what mods would be helpful, but aren’t necessarily imperative. It’s …
AJ and I were admittedly reluctant to cut into our kayaks when we started our kayaking adventures. Most of our early experiments were add-ons that could be easily changed from one kayak to another or removed when not in use. These Simple modifications made our kayaking endeavors easier and allowed …
When AJ or I get a new kayak, we make a point of taking it out on the water multiple times. We run it through the paces testing its durability, maneuverability, and comfort. Regardless of whether it will be our fishing, hunting, or multipurpose kayak, we want to know how …
There’s a debate raging between the C&C and CPR communities that often makes this question challenging for many of the new kayak anglers. CPR is a great practice to use and has helped grow the trophy trade exponentially. Now, to be clear, AJ and I use CPR (Catch, Photo, Release) …
Hunting season is just about here. We’ve talked quite a bit about the benefits of using a boat to get to those ideal hunting zones that others just can’t reach. I am a big proponent of using kayaks and small vessels for this purpose. We went in-depth with the use …
Many anglers struggle with the choice between sit-inside and sit-on-top fishing kayaks. Both options are readily available to the modern-day fishing kayaker. Choosing between the two will be easier if you understand the pros and cons of both. For reference, I’d like to tell you about some of the resources …
How many times have you walked into your local fishing or sporting goods store and looked at those kayaks lining the wall? “How do I know which Kayak is right for me?” surges through your head as you study those tags, reading the specs, and spinning over the prices. When …
Summer is quickly approaching. The weather is getting to be perfect for those weekend adventures on the water! When you’re new to water sports, it’s easy to miss boating safety details that you just haven’t learned about yet. If you’re an experienced boater, it’s easy to overlook the “small” things …
AJ and I each have a Pelican Catch 100 kayak. They’re great, lightweight, basic kayaks to toss in the bed of the truck when you’re running out for a few hours of fishing. We’ve had all kinds of success taking them out on creeks, lakes, and other small waterways. But, …
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There have been several people, lately that I have heard commenting about how they have to hike miles into the territory to find suitable game. They’ve been discouraged by the physical demands, especially in areas that don’t allow horse or ATV access. This tends to be a common theme on …
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