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 …
Living in an apartment or smaller sized home can present space challenges when trying to own a kayak. The beauty of being a kayaker is the development of our creativity skills. We’re creative on how we transport our kayaks, how we modify our kayaks, how we decorate our gear and …
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 …
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) …
One of our newest adventures has been to start tournament fishing. AJ & I decided that, with our propensity for kayak fishing, we should start with kayak tournaments rather than getting a full blown bass boat. We’ve tried out a variety of personal watercraft (kayaks, fishing boats, etc.) and always …
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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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For clarity’s sake, this is not a sponsored article. We do not work with or for 3 Waters Kayaks and are not receiving any commission for this discussion. A few years ago, AJ and I decided to expand our kayaking adventures to include fishing. Rather than converting our sit-in tandem, …
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The beginner kayak angler has 10 things that she “must” have with her every time she ventures out on the water. As her experience level grows and her goals for the adventure become more focused, this list will change to one degree or another. Ultimately, though, these basics will always …
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