Innovation in Paddling | The New Trident Explorer
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by Chris Klenner
2y ago
When your kayak doesn’t quite do everything you want it to you’ve got a few options. You can mod it out, trade for a better model, or design and build a brand new watercraft from the ground up. While most of us mere mortals opt for the easy options there are a few special souls out there who refuse to settle when it comes to their fishing. We recently caught up with Adventure Designs founder Greg Ferris. He’s developed one of the most unique kayaks we’ve seen in recent times with some game-changing innovations. It’s not just the shape of this boat that’s eye-catching. It bills itself as bei ..read more
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Trash Fish Cleveland | Cleaning up the Cuyahoga
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by Chris Klenner
2y ago
The Cuyahoga River is famous for a few reasons. It runs through the middle of Cleveland, Ohio. It’s the inspiration behind a song by R.E.M, and a beer by Great Lakes Brewery. And at one point it was one of the most polluted rivers in America. In fact the pollution was so bad that the river actually caught on fire, 13 different times. The pollution afflicting the Cuyahoga river was an environmental tragedy; but served as a catalyst in the conservation movement that led to the creation of the Clean Water Act and the Environmental Protection Agency that redefined the Nation’s relationship with ..read more
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Sit-on-Top vs. Sit-Inside Kayaks | All the In’s and Out’s
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by Chris Klenner
2y ago
Photo courtesy of Claudia Kirouac There are a lot of different kayak models out there. Just in the fishing kayak market there are over 250 different models that range from 9′ kid boats to 17′ pro fishing tandems. Every kayak, even the hybrids, can be broken down into two different categories: Sit-On-Top Kayaks (SOT) and Sit-Inside (SIS) kayaks. These classifications describe the paddler’s position relative to the water and have a massive influence on the vessel’s hydrodynamics and performance. There are pros and cons to each type as well as some practical safety considerations worth taking in ..read more
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The 11 Best Kayak Rod Holders in 2021
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by Chris Klenner
2y ago
Image courtesy of Justin Rademeyer Look. If you’re going fishing you’re going to need more than one rod. You need two in case one falls in. And then a third rigged up for catfish. Plus your favorite ultra-light setup for baitfish. And then there’s that new reel you just bought but don’t really need. Ehh screw it, throw it on board. Now you’re 5 rods in (forgot the dock demon – just for funsies’) on a kayak with enough room for 2. Fret not my overzealous friend – there is a solution. Kayak rod holders are an essential kayak accessory. They provide a simple solution to a simple problem – keepi ..read more
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The Kayak Graveyard | Discontinued Kayak Models
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by Chris Klenner
2y ago
Designing new kayaks is hard. And unfortunately, not all of them survive the cut. Waning sales, high production costs, and extraneous business decisions can all lead to a discontinued kayak. Since we’re in the business of talking about kayaks we thought it would be useful to keep a list of all the discontinued kayaks. We update this list periodically as new models come and go. Models here won’t be found on our other kayak databases. We’ve only been keeping track of kayaks since 2019. So this is by no means a comprehensive list. There are tons of models no longer in production that aren’t fo ..read more
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Kayak Flag Laws | Rules of the Road in All 50 States
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by Chris Klenner
2y ago
The yak’s loaded in the truck. Rods are packed, gas tank has enough, and your coffee is still hot. Just before you roll out to your favorite fishing grounds a passing though furrows your brow “What about the safety flag?”. Without a second thought you say “eff it” and 50 miles later Smokey nabs you with a ticket. That’s a crappy situation, but it’s one that’s easily avoidable with a little knowledge about kayak flag laws. We put this together to help you navigate the differences in projecting load marking laws across state lines. Getting a ticket for a failure to flag is pretty annoying, esp ..read more
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Poncho Revolution | The Brella Brella Review
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by Chris Klenner
2y ago
Rain gear is often some of the most neglected apparel in any paddler’s wardrobe. Most of us do our best to paddle in the sun. But, given that the average forecaster is only ever 80% accurate, the odds are high you’ll get caught in wetter weather sooner or later. Our friends at Brella recently sent us their flagship product, The Brella 101 poncho hybrid, to put through its paces. The Brella had been on our radar for awhile, especially after seeing the USA Bass Kayak Fishing Team rocking them on the water. After several months of misty mornings and summer showers The Brella hybrid poncho ..read more
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The Coolest New Fishing Kayaks of 2021….So Far
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by Chris
3y ago
Photo Courtesy of milehigh_sti Summer 2021 is official as of June 20th, which coincidentally, is Fathers Day. Conspiracy? Probably. During a hair-raising 2020 kayak manufacturers were busy dealing with sold out inventories and supply shortages. But in between the chaos they were able to finalize production of this year’s new models. And they’ve done a bang up job on developing some awesome new fishing kayaks for 2021. If there’s a theme for 2021 it’s getting back to normal; which for kayaks means dropping the Corona 15. This year’s lineup is leaner and lighter. All your grunts and groans hau ..read more
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Kayak Fishing Life Vests | 7 Performance PFD’s
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by Chris
3y ago
Photo courtesy of Mestengo Productions PFD’s are the single most important piece of equipment on any paddler’s boat. But, just because they’re safety equipment doesn’t mean they need to be boring. Kayak Fishing Life Jackets offer paddlers easy access storage, added comfort, and a little more style than the old orange horseshoe molding on the jon boat. After a lightweight paddle a new life vest is one of the best bang for your buck upgrades to make an impactful difference on the water. The kayak fishing life vests below are all USCG Type III certified. That means they all have at least 15.5 lb ..read more
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New Kayak Spotlight | Crescent Kayaks CK1 Venture
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by Chris
3y ago
Photos Courtesy of Crescent Kayaks Designing a new kayak isn’t an easy proposition. Aside from the high costs of R&D, and investment in production, there’s the risk of unknown demand. Kayaks are a crowded market with manufacturer’s constantly pushing the envelope in terms of performance and value. These challenges are further compounded when designing an all-around kayak. Meeting the needs of anglers, offshore paddlers, campers, and more requires calculated trade-offs and fine-tuned balancing. Add in the varying demands of different marine environments like rivers, oceans, and lakes prese ..read more
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