My Perception Pescador Pilot 12.0 is now three years old and to celebrate I would like to share my thoughts on the kayak and give it a bit of a review. Perception introduced the Pescador Pilot 12.0 in July 2016 it has been relatively unchanged since. The Pilot has all…
This season marks the third year of owning the Perception Kayaks, Pescador Pilot 12.0. I have been very happy with this boat, it is quick, pedal drives are amazing and it has been easy to own. As far as upkeep goes it has been minimal. There are some things you…
The first tournament of the 2019 Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail kicked off at Dickson Dam on the weekend. There was 18 anglers competing for top spot. The tournament started at 6 am so I was up even earlier to make the drive from Edmonton. Being May long weekend I…
I am in a slump, which is not a good feeling going into the kayak tournament season. My favorite lake, East Pit, has always been my proving grounds. It’s the lake I go to when I have a new idea or technique to try, or just need to get in…
I finally had a day free of work and responsibility and knew I would spend it fishing but, as is often the case in Alberta, the weather did not want to cooperate. The forecast called for wind, rain and snow all weekend. After contemplating my options over breakfast I figured,…
The dates for the 2019 Kayak Fishing Trail have officially been announced! That is to say five dates have been announced, the last couple tournament dates have not had their licenses approved but I am sure will be announced soon. So with that in mind its time to start booking…
Today Aquabatics officially opened their doors in Edmonton! I had to go check out their new location and was not disappointed, as soon as I opened the doors I was greeted by some familiar faces, both Tom and Andy were on the scene. As I was taken on a tour…
Here is a great write up from Chris Payne over at Payne Outdoors on the difference between kayak stability versus standability: https://payneoutdoors.com/kayak-stability-versus-standability/ This article really highlighted the differences between my Ocean Kayak Trident 13 and my Pescador Pilot 12. I found the Trident to be very stable and it…
Do you have a kayak or canoe and want to fish with like-minded anglers? Interested in getting a kayak or canoe and don’t want to fish solo? Want to win prizes? Join the Western Canada Kayak Fishing Trail! With seven events being held all across Alberta there is plenty of…
I was recently asked how I manage to kayak with such high energy dogs. Well the short answer is they fall in, a lot, and we both end up smelling like wet dog. But that dampness shouldn’t dampen your spirits, so here are my tips to help you get your…