Quick Answer If you mainly fish on warm lakes, slow rivers, or calm coastal water, a sit-on-top kayak is the better choice for most anglers. It's easier to get on and off, far more stable...
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"Can I go kayaking if I can't swim?" I've probably heard that question a few hundred times over the past 25 years. Sometimes it came from a nervous college student standing on a dock for the first...
A friend asked me this after spending nearly an hour standing on a paddleboard without falling in. He climbed back onto the dock, looked exhausted, and said, "So... was that actually a workout, or...
Water TemperatureWhat I RecommendWhat I Would Never WearAbove 65°F (18°C)Synthetic layers + splash jacketCotton hoodie55–65°F (13–18°C)Wetsuit or paddling jacket with layersJeans and...
Yeah, This Feels Sketchy the First Time You're standing on uneven rocks. The kayak is wobbling. Water is slapping against the shoreline. You're trying to hold the paddle, keep your...
Yeah, the first few trips can be rough. You've got rods sticking everywhere. Your paddle keeps drifting away. The tackle box slides under your seat. Then you finally cast at a promising spot and...