Kayak fishing gear

Are you looking to take your kayak fishing to the next level? Check out the top 8 accessories you need for next fishing adventure!

The best kayak fishing gear upgrades and simple fixes that will make fishing from a kayak better, whether on a new kayak or after dusting off your old one.

Pedal kayaks are great for kayak fishing and for folks recovering from or dealing with chronic upper-body injuries. They allow you to propel your kayak using your legs so that your shoulders do not have to deal with the constant rotation that comes with using the best kayak paddles. The only issue with pedal kayaks ... Read more

Pretty much all kayak anglers have the same problem: there’s never quite enough secure storage space available on a kayak for all of your essential kayak fishing gear. That’s why some folks browse the best milk crate ideas for kayaks. Adding a milk crate in the bow or stern storage compartment of your kayak will ... Read more

There’s a ton of advice out there for how to set up your kayak for fishing and you probably won’t have a tough time finding recommendations for how to catch more fish when kayak angling. But that still leaves out the troublesome question of where to put fish on your kayak once you catch them. ... Read more

Kayaking is a great way to get fit but did you know you can also fish at the same time? Learn more about this underrated past time.

The kayak crate. It is probably one of the most coveted pieces of equipment a kayak fisherman can own and for good reason. While most anglers use a standard plastic milk crate, I tend to make mine out of inexpensive and readily available store-bought containers. When I first got into the sport, I used file crates for storage. The problem with these is that the plastic is thin and the crate tends to flex. Zip tie a couple of rod holders to these units and over a short period of time, the…

Whether you prefer hunting eddies for trout, working cover for largemouth, or spotting redfish in the shallows, the thrill of kayak fishing will hook you for a lifetime. And as any experienced angler will tell you, no day on the water is safe without a personal floatation device (PFD). Required by law, a PFD isn’t ... Read more

These are my picks for the best kayak brands, including what to look for and what to avoid, so you can make the best choice while shopping.

Nothing is worse than investing in a new kayak that doesn’t perform how you hoped it would. Worse yet, you purchased a new kayak less than a year ago, and it’s already broken or warped. While we hope you’ve followed our recommendations for how to build a kayak storage shed, the reality is that certain ... Read more