Kayak Fishing Fun

The high-capacity, shallow-draft, big-water-capable fishing kayak customizable any way you want it. kwfishing

Learn about some key differences in kayak hull shapes, how keel, rocker, flare and chines affect performance under paddle, pedal or powered propulsion.

Kaku Kayaks owner/designer Kevin Hawkins in Tarpon Springs, FL, shares personal reflections on the synchronous, symbiotic evolution of fishing kayaks and shallow-water coastal fishing.

Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen is joined by Old Town's Brand Evangelist Ryan Lilly to work some magic in building out Allen's Old Town ePDL. The duo spent a winter weekend together scheming up a plan to rig an already cutting-edge Old Town Sportsman BigWater ePDL+ 132 by installing the kind of accessories a kayak bass tournament junky would truly appreciate.

Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen walks through his fully rigged-and-ready Old Town ePDL. This boat features Old Town's e-bike technology that offers the user pedal-assist and cruise control at five different speeds-calibrated for normal trolling applications. But that's not enough, Allen added a list of power and cool accessories to push this kayak to the limit. Here are all the detail

Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen spent the day fishing with the KFF crew and other friends at Southwind Plantation in Southwest Georgia-on a lake known for producing some real big bass. The lake is full of fish, and fun was had by the entire crew. In this video, Allen catches a few fish and shares some kayak fishing tips along the way that are worth considering the next time you intend

Thomas Allen shares some insight to mounting and applying forward-facing sonar to kayak fishing. He talks about a couple of cool and innovative mounting devices that make scanning simple, cable management and fishing application. This video offers solutions and concepts to take a sweet fishing rig to the limits with modern technology. Forward-facing sonar certainly belongs on a cutting-edge fishin

This Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 was built to offer every single possible amenity that any dedicated bass angler would appreciate. Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen built this kayak to exact spec to catch bass on big reservoirs or small, nearly inaccessible lakes-and fish professional-level kayak tournaments. This video is the front-to-back walk-through about how everything was ins

Florida Sportsman Editor Jeff Weakley shares expert tips on setting up kayaks, tackle and safety equipment for inshore saltwater success. Special focus on the benefits of the new e-bike capabilities of the Old Town Sportsman BigWater 132 ePDL+

A stunning, cypress-fringed reservoir in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee is the setting for a fun day of bass fishing with friends. Plus, it's a great place to become acquainted with the ePDL drive introduced by the innovative Old Town Sportsman division.

Discover simple, fisherman-friendly upgrades to Hobie's awesome, lightweight Mirage Lynx. It's a 47-pound, pedal-drive kayak anyone can enjoy, and with a few mods, it becomes a serious multi-species fishing machine. From deck mats to accessory mounts, hull protectors to powered anchors, Mike Carney takes the popular Lynx to the next level.

Everything you need to know about the versatile, lightweight, go-anywhere inflatable kayak powered by Hobie's Mirage Drive GT pedal system. Veteran kayak fisherman Mike Carney demonstrates the iTrek 9 features and operation. Plus, he offers exclusive hints on customizing this unique craft, then takes us for a spin on a crisp autumn day.

Check out this rigged-to-the gills example of Bonafide's popular PWR129 kayak. Designer Hans Nutz and Kayak Fishing Fun Editor Jeff Weakley discuss the many power and accessory options available to modern kayak anglers. Learn why the PWR129 might be the ideal next boat for you.

We explore the design and features of the Bonafide RVR119 with Bonafide Head of Design Hans Nutz. This kayak is built to maneuver safely into untapped fishing waters on swift rivers. Includes footage of Bonafide pro-staffer Rus Snyders putting the RVR119 and other kayaks "through the paces" on a scenic Georgia river.

Trim out the new Bonafide SKF117 with the latest propulsion and tech features or go minimalist. Either way, you'll benefit from stability, simplicity and portability. Learn about this unique kayak from Bonafide designer Hans Nutz and see it in operation on the Florida flats.

Crescent has a "stand-up" hit with the new K-Craft, available in both a Paddleskiff and Microskiff configuration. Visit scenic Jensen Beach, Florida, to see how this unique platform can level up your kayak fishing game. Hosted by KFF Editor Jeff Weakley and Ted Nielander of Native Water Sports, a southeastern U.S. Crescent dealer.

As kayaks and kayaking gear have rapidly evolved, so has the demand for on-board rod storage. And as kayaking gear has taken up most of the available gunnel space on standard fishing kayaks, YakAttack has found a way to take advantage of unused real estate on the outside of the kayak-perfect for a collection of rods to suit your technique-specific demands. Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Al

As kayaks have evolved and anglers have added tremendous amounts of tackle and accessories, the weight factor must be considered. It's not easy to get your kayak to the water's edge if it's loaded down and hard to move-especially by yourself. YakAttack has engineered several transportation options to help you get your kayak from the bed of your pickup to the boat ramp with ease. There are numbers

YakAttack already raised the bar with their durable BlackPak Pro series of tackle crates, but they didn't stop there. The company added a kit to increase storage options on top of the BlackPak crates with the ShortStak Upgrade Kit. Plus, when you incorporate the YakAttack TracPak kit, you have the ability to increase tackle storage vertically. Talk about cool innovations. Kayak Fishing Fun Senior

There's no doubt that anglers and kayakers love their accessories, now when both those worlds come together, you have a potentially complicated organizational task at hand. Outdoor Crates makes that process simple with durable compartmentalized storage options a plenty to fit any kayaking anglers demands. In this video, Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen demonstrates the Outdoor Crates a

Discover the game-changing versatility of the K-Craft, reviewed by none other than Michael Carney, President and CEO of Outdoor Sportsman Group, for Kayak Fishing Fun! Combining the paddling performance of a kayak, the stability of a SUP, and the range of a powered skiff, the K-Craft creates a whole new lightweight class of watercraft.

Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen provides a walk-through on his Native Titan X that is rigged with a Newport NK300 and a few critical YakAttack components to make this the ultimate powered fishing kayak. The Newport design works on a number of fishing-kayak platforms that provide a low-profile power source that moves the boats over 4 mph, and even faster, thanks to an easy-to-reach and

Adding a motor to your kayak offers incredible fishing utility, particularly when you need to traverse big bodies of water to reach fish, fight upstream against current, need to rig rods while traveling between spots - or just giving your arms and legs a rest throughout the day. Rigging our super-versatile 13-foot Crescent Crew tandem kayak as a solo boat with a Newport NK 180PRO provided incredib

Crescent Kayak has built a reputation for some of the most affordable and sweetest paddling rigs on the market, made entirely in the USA. Their three flyweight rigs are the 10'-2" UltraLite at 49 lbs, the new 10'-6" Primo at 60 lbs, and the 11' CK2 at 65 lbs. The recently introduced Primo is also the most affordable boat in the lineup, and at its Hi-Lo adjustable seat, motor-ready mounting plate,