anybody use the h rail system on their hobies-think it would make rigging easier for certain things-I wanted to get the 21 but only find the 9 locally  ..read more

I am considering purchasing a boat / kayak rod (more for kayak) to throw Metal lip swimmers, glide baits, spooks, darters etc. in the 2-3 oz range primarily targeting Striped Bass and Bluefish.  I’m looking at the new Tsunami SaltX 2 inshore rods rates up to 3.5 oz, Black Hole Challenger Bank (7’3 M) rated from 1-4oz and finally the Century Weapon Jr Mag Wrecker (7’3) rated up to 3.5 oz.   The local tackle shop has both the SaltX and BH that I’m going to try this weekend. I have a couple of Black Hole rods (not the Challenger Bank) and love them.    Would love to hear some ..read more

I've only launched from south side of Bay, near Belford.  Low tide returns can be a workout if not careful.  I'm noodling trying farther North.    Question: Is the mud exposed at low tide at the old boat launch in S. Perth?  If so, how much longer would you estimate after the tide chart time, does it take to cover up?  I'm trying to avoid the dreaded mud slog on return.      FYI - I did a forum search and did not see this discussed in first 2 pages of results ..read more

Looking for a kayak spinning rod that will cast 3oz  any suggestions thanks ..read more

Hi guys Thoughts / recommendations for best kayak roof rack setups? I’m fishing an Old Town Sportsman PDL 120. Will mostly be transporting it atop an SUV. I’ve done some homework online but grateful for the wisdom here.   Thanks in advance ..read more

This is an older video but definitely worth a watch.     ..read more

A Frederick County, Md., man has died after he disappeared while kayak fishing in the Susquehanna River on Feb. 16. His body was found near City Island outside Harrisburg, Penn. While it’s not clear exactly what went wrong that day, the paddler’s wife and children have received an outpouring of support from the community since his loss. According to his family, Brent King texted his wife Caley as he launched his kayak and fishing equipment the morning of Friday, Feb. 16, but by lunchtime, she couldn’t reach him. When a friend tracked his cell phone to its location in the water, his k ..read more

Sad. Want to bet he wasn't properly dressed for 45 deg water? Even properly dressed, solo kayak night fishing in March seems rash to me.  ..read more

Just got an old town salty. I have a garmin echomap 54DV. I’m looking at either the yak attack rail mount or the ram mount. One buddy said ram the other said yak attack. I need opinions  ..read more

so on my bucket list is to hit up stripers in the hacksensack by the meadowlands-anybody that is familiar with the area or anybody that wants to explore hmu when it gets a bit warmer-I have caught from the shore but never attempted from the kayak and not looking to go solo in the swamp ..read more