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The cold, rough water of Alaska is unforgiving towards mistakes, and so Howard McKim has modified a few pieces of his gear to make his time on the water as safe as possible. In this article, Howard explains his use of bungies on the kayak-an easy modification that many kayak anglers will benefit from making.

After finishing college, Howard McKim moved from Texas to San Diego and quickly fell in love with the ocean. He did a lot of jetty and surf fishing in the beginning, but the desire to get further out on the water led to the purchase of his first kayak-and that kayak led to a whole new life! It wasn't long before Howard made the big move up to Alaska, trading his ‘normal' life to start a full time kayak fishing guiding business. Based in Ketchikan, Alaska, Howard runs Ketchikan Kayak Fishing, through which he shares the Alaskan kayak fishing experience and his passion for the sport.

Two of the great things about kayak fishing is that offers anglers new opportunities for catching fish, and new challenges. One of the main challenges is learning to get the most of your kayak. Even though you don't need to be an experienced kayaker to enjoy kayak fishing, there's no doubt that by developing your paddling skills, you'll become a more effective kayak angler. In this article, Ken Whiting explains how to use a draw stroke to maneuver your kayak more efficiently.

Just a short jaunt from Fort Myers, in South West Florida, you'll find the little island town of Matlacha-a historic fishing village and artist community that provides immediate access to some of the best fishing in Florida. Matlacha is also home to Curt Peer and his Sun and Moon Inn-the ideal base for visiting kayak anglers.

So you’d like to try fishing, but you don’t know where to go. If you don’t have a boat or a friend to take you, your options are limited. But that limit is rather broad, says outdoor writer Tony Dolle. He says there are ponds and other small waters, both public and private, that offer excellent fishing, and with a little detective work, they’re easy to find.

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