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Launching a Surf (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: World Champion whitewater kayaker and obsessed kayak angler, Ken Whiting, explains how to make a successful kayak launch in a surf zone.

Using a Baitcaster Part 1 (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: There are a number of reasons to use a baitcaster over conventional spinning reels. In this two part miniseries, Jim Sammons explains why he considers the baitcaster a superior reel,...

Using a Baitcaster Part 2 (Video Included)

Rocket Launcher (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: Flush mount rod holders offer a simple and handy way to carry rods but one of their downfalls (particularly in saltwater) is that your reel sits close to the water and tends to stay...

Kayak Krate (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: Placing a crate in the rear tank well is a common technique for keeping waterproof gear close at hand. Kayak Kevin came up with a great technique to raise the crate off the tank well...

The Uni Knot (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: The uni knot is one of the better ways of tying a leader to your main line, and in this episode Jim Sammons of La Jolla Kayak Fishing demonstrates how to do so.

Matt Moyer's Marlin (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: Matt Moyer successfully lands and releases a beautiful striped marlin off the East Cape of Baja.

Muskie Hooks Angler (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: Jamie Pistilli discovers what it's like to have a huge muskie plugs treble hook through his thumb, with an angry muskie on the other end.

Clean Hands (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: Kayak Kevin demonstrates a simple trick he's learned to get the sunscreen where it should be, while at the same time keeping it away from where it shouldn't be; on your fingers.

Kayak Fly Fishing (Video Included)

Kayak Fishing Tales: FFF certified fly casting instructor and kayak fishing guide Greg Bowdish offers some valuable casting tips for fly fishing from a kayak.

Where's Wade?
Our resident "every man's outdoor man" is all over the compass dial. Here's our game plan for pinning Wade Bourne down long enough to get another round of "Wade's World" tips.