So, you’re ready to take the plunge into kayak fishing? That’s great news! There’s nothing more enjoyable than silently gliding across the water, under your own power, in search of fish. When you first get started down the road of kayak adventure, the first roadblock you’ll encounter is the same…
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the kayak fishing enthusiast in your life? Well you’re in luck! When it comes to fishing gear, you honestly can’t buy a bad gift. Trust me when I say, if they like to fish and they don’t have it, they want it,…
As October comes to an end I realize I already had my final kayak fishing trip of the season. Although I’m sad to see it end, I’m glad my trip to Beaver Lake was it. Don’t get we wrong, I would have loved to get out a few more times,…
The Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail – Freshwater Summer Slam Series is officially over! Boy, that name is a mouthful. Congratulations to everyone who participated and grinded it out for the competition. It was great to be able to look forward to a little camaraderie and friendly competition during such…
I mounted my Humminbird Helix 5 SI on the Bigwater PDL 132 as soon as the kayak came in, but I wasn’t 100% satisfied with how it was installed. There were just some small details that I thought needed some improvement. After experimenting with the fish finder and transducer locations…
The only downside to being a kayak angler is that I’m a slave to the weather. Slave Lake is one of Alberta’s biggest bodies of water and, when the wind picks up, it can be one of the nastiest. We set out for Hilliard’s Bay Provincial Park and the forecast…
After months of waiting and wondering, my Old Town Bigwater 132 PDL has finally arrived at its new home! Due to extremely high demand and supply chain shortages across many industries, it took months for Old Town to be able to fill even the first orders that came in for…
Happy Canada Day! I hope you had a great long weekend and were able to get out and catch some fish! The Mrs. and I managed to grab a campsite at the new Pinehurst Lake campground. I haven’t been to Pinehurst before but a few friends recommended it as a…
Since the usual Kayak Fishing tournament series has been cancelled this season, the good people at the Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail have come up with an exciting online tournament! The Freshwater Summer Slam runs from June 15, 2020 to September 15, 2020 and is open to any angler in…
Are you in the market for a fishing kayak? Whether is your first kayak or you’re a seasoned vet, it’s an amazing time to be in the sport. There is so much innovation pouring in from all corners of the industry. Just a few years ago the kayak options were…