The 13’6” SOTAR Strike is a platform that allows every tributary angler to achieve any angling ambition. Paired with the simplicity and effectiveness of the NRS bighorn frame this whitewater angling package is a one-stop shop for river access to prime fishing grounds. I’ve rowed a lot of rafts in my day, and given the […] The post Fish On! A Review of SOTAR’s Strike 13’6″ Fishing Raft appeared first on Paddling Life ..read more

Fisherpeople rejoice. Northwest River Supplies (NRS), has expanded its fishing raft line-up for 2024 with the all-new Approach Fishing Series and the upgraded Slipstream Fishing Series. But you still have to match the hatch, set the hook and reel in your catch… Building on the release of the Slipstream in 2022, NRS’s new line is […] The post NRS Expands Fishing Raft Lineup appeared first on Paddling Life ..read more

Paddling isn’t always about canyons, rapids and campsites. For many, it’s also about fishing. Such is the case with this latest installment from NRS Films, Rods, Rolls & Reality on the Soča, following a group of adventurers on Slovenia’s Soča River. Last year, this group of kayakers traded their hard boats for rubber boats and […] The post NRS Films Presents: Rods, Rolls & Reality on the Soča appeared first on Paddling Life ..read more

 Jackson Kayak announced that longtime brand manager Jameson Redding will be leaving his role as Brand Manager for the company’s kayak fishing line to take over  his family’s commercial fencing operation. “Jackson Kayak has been my home for over a decade and I have learned so much during my time here,” he says in a release, […] The post Jackson Kayaks Brand Manager Jameson Redding Leaves Role appeared first on Paddling Life ..read more

You really can’t beat kayak fishing for several reasons. One, you don’t have to tow a boat around and storage is a lot easier. Two, you can access more ponds and rivers since you don’t need a boat launch and can maneuver your way just about anywhere. Three, it’s just more fun. Whether your idea of […] The post Cast Away at These Classic Kayak Fishing Destinations appeared first on Paddling Life ..read more

Let’s face it, having the right footwear no matter what kind of outdoor pursuit you’re doing can really make or break the experience. Paddling boots and shoes have come a long way from the soggy-sneakers era. So, we’ve selected a few of our favorite kicks preferred by paddlers of all types. And to be sure, […] The post Water Boot Roundup 2023 appeared first on Paddling Life ..read more

While Pelican Sports might have recently acquired Confluence and its coveted watersports brands, including Dagger, Perception, Wilderness Systems, Mad River and more, that hasn’t affected its bread and butter of boats for the masses, including one of the world’s leading array of recreational and fishing sit-in-tops and large cockpit rec kayaks. Paddling Life got their […] The post Three SOTs from Pelican appeared first on Paddling Life ..read more