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Let’s get one thing out of the way first. The 360 Angler from Blue Sky Boatworks is not a kayak. It is not trying to be a kayak. I suspect this is why Jackson Kayak launched this project under a brand name not including the word kayak. What the 360 Angler is, is a human powered boat that can be used in a lot of the same situations as a kayak which of course includes place …
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Fishing from a kayak has definitely been on the rise here in Tennessee, as well as the nation with fisherman, and women looking to access the water. Here at Caney Fork Outdoors, there are many choices of fishing kayaks, and I wanted to give you an insight on the Bonafide SS127. This boat is very well thought out for the kayak angler from bow to stern. One of my favorite …
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As the water temperatures cool down each fall, we as kayak anglers have to start thinking about how we are going to keep our feet warm and dry as we enter and exit our watercraft. In the past, I had used knee-high rubber boots. The cost was nice and they got the job done from a functional standpoint so I tolerated them for a couple of seasons. There was one major drawback to …
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A couple of months ago during a kayak fishing tournament, I lost what would have been the largest river smallmouth bass of my life. That was single handedly one of the worst fishing experiences of my life. Nothing that day seemed to click, and it seemed like all the odds were stacked up against my fishing partner and I. However sometimes in life you have the opportunity to rede …
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Fishing in the summer can be a daunting task for those who don’t have much experience. At this time of year the rivers and creeks can be really shallow and super clear. In some cases I have been able to see straight to the bottom 30 or more yards ahead of me when standing in my kayak. So here are some tips for fishing in these conditions. When faced with these conditions I usua …
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