The Tarpon Angler series of fishing kayaks from Wilderness Systems is a true gem. It should be since the standard recreational Tarpon kayak is one of the best ranked sit-on-top kayaks. In fact, it received the 2008 Sea Kayaker Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Award for Best Sit-on-top Kayak. So, what’s difference between the Tarpon and Tarpon [...]
I had seen a video for the bottle cap fishing lure sometime ago and finally had a raining day to give it a try. Bottle cap lure? What am I talking about? If you haven’t seen it don’t fret. Check out this YouTube video below. When you look at the homemade bottle cap fishing lure [...]
Here is a Google Map of the Middle Raccoon River Water Trail from Lenon Mill Park in Panora to the low-head dam in Redfield, Iowa. Part of this waterway is one of the five designated Protected Water Areas in Iowa, which offers some of the most scenic natural features in the state. The Middle Raccoon [...]
The Approach series are a selection of crossover kayaks by Dagger. Offers mild whitewater river running and flatwater paddling in one fun compact package. The Dagger Approach 9.0 has great stability, performance and for increased tracking it features an adjustable drop skeg. The Approach series also has an optional spray skirt for those seeking faster [...]
A lot of kayak manufactures are now offering some of their more popular kayaks in different sizes and types (touring, recreational, etc…). The Necky Kayaks Manitou Sport is just one of those kayaks. It is a scaled-down recreational version of the popular Manitou sea kayak. The Manitou Sport offers an easy-in/out cockpit, great stability and [...]
The Rip kayak from Necky Kayaks is their lightest and smallest rec kayak. But going small and light doesn’t mean the Rip skimps on the features. Necky’s Rip has bow and stern deck bungee cords, stern hatch, comfort flex seat with cup holder, thigh pads, foot pedals, handles and comes in five flavors… namely Mango! [...]
Earlier this year Budweiser signed one of the best waterwater kayakers, Eric Jackson as ambassador for their new beverage Budweiser American Ale. To kick off summer and their new beverage Budweiser has point-of-sale giveaways at retailers across the country. I couldn’t tell at our local grocery store if the promotional kayak was one of Jackson [...]
The Voodoo kayak paddle by Carlisle Paddle Gear is an excellent touring paddle for the price coming in with a MSRP of $124.00. This is Carlisle’s lightweight fiberglass touring kayak paddle, coming in at just 37.04 oz for the 220 cm length. The lightweight Voodoo features a strong blown fiberglass shaft in 220 cm, 230 [...]
Kayak fishing has become very popular and most kayak manufacturers now offer models specifically for anglers. But some of us, including myself, have a traditional recreational or touring kayak and just want to have some of those conveniences that are now found in the popular fishing kayaks. One of the easiest ways to add some [...]
Old Town Canoes (and kayaks) has be building canoes and kayaks for over a hundred years. One of their most popular recreational kayaks is the Otter series due to its excellent ease of use and affordable price point. The Otter can get you into kayaking on a budget. The Dirigo is what I call the [...]
