While another season of dismal ofishing ends, I begin to add new ideas to my already modified kayak. This DIY project is perfect for the kayak ownel6r that ownllls an SOT kayak, or more commonly referred to as a "Sit-On-Top" kayak. The hull is essentially hollow and will allow you tewo pack extra gear on the inside.      While fishing at night, I thought it would a nice idea to add a waterproof light that lights up the foot well area of my Hobie Mirage Outback kayak - without blinding myself in the process. So, I started searching online for waterp ..read more

     I see it online all the time. On group pages like Facebook, and forum sites like YakAngler.com, someone buys a fishing kayak, whether it be a entry level model or a high end unit, they jump on the forum page(s) and ask, "...what's the best way to transport my fishing kayak?"      Before I get into answering this question, I'd like start off by saying that there really is no "best" way to transporting your fishing kayak, this is just my opinion on the subject. I am NOT a know-it-all and make no claims as to how YOU should transport your kayak. This will give ..read more

     Seriously?  Yes and no. Though it may sound like a working title episode from the classic 1960s sci-fi space drama, Star Trek, I can assure you that it's not.      But, what I'm getting at here is switching out your treble hooks to a single hook. Though it may look like you're cutting out a 60% chance of not catching that fish, you're actually cutting out the chance of actually "wearing" that treble hook in your skin - preferably your hand!      Actually, this blog really is about treble hooks and the trouble they sometimes cause. If you ..read more

     Many times I often get asked, "how did you come up with your blog name, Kayak Fishing Country?"      This will seem kind of strange to most people, but when I was a kid, my parents used to go camping a lot. The road trips were very long, so to past the time, I would play this little game called "the license plate game". In Connecticut, back in the day our plates consisted of three numbers and three letters. Nowadays, it's two letters and five numbers. Anyways, I'd come up with some pretty bizarre sayings, quotes, or some gibberish that really didn't make any ..read more