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An Old Town Fishing Kayak’s Alternative to Paddle Power: The Sportsman PDL 106

An Old Town Fishing Kayak’s Alternative to Paddle Power: The Sportsman PDL 106

Posted by Forrest on Feb 19th 2024

It’s nearly spring, which means if you really want to free yourself from the restrictions of bank bound anglers, you might want to think seriously about putting whatever Christmas money you have left over into a new fishing kayak.Specifically, an Old Town fishing kayak, the Sportsman PDL 106, which will also free you from the limitations of paddle power that bind most other kayaks.The Limitations …
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Gearing Your Hobie Outback for Cold Weather Fishing

Gearing Your Hobie Outback for Cold Weather Fishing

Posted by Forrest on Feb 8th 2024

Your Hobie Outback is a fishing machine, and designed specifically with the needs of anglers in mind.It features an extra-wide deck that offers improved stability and visibility when casting, fighting, and sight fishing, along with plenty of room for storage, as well as rod holders.It’s geared for comfort, too, with an adjustable Vantage CTW seat that provides next-level lumbar support and room fo …
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About the MirageDrive 180 of the Hobie Lynx

About the MirageDrive 180 of the Hobie Lynx

Posted by Forrest on Feb 5th 2024

Like many Hobie fishing kayaks, the Hobie Lynx is driven by the powerful and versatile MirageDrive 180, also known as the MD180, and featured in other models like the Outback, Compass, Oasis, and Pro Anglers 12 and 14.This is one of the most effective and thoughtfully designed pedal drives on the market. Here’s what you need to know about it.Hobie’s MirageDrive 180, Demystified      …
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The Jackson Knarr FD: Go Big for Big Water

The Jackson Knarr FD: Go Big for Big Water

Posted by Forrest on Jan 29th 2024

At 13’9” and weighing 138 lbs with the seat and drive system installed, everything about the Jackson Knarr FD fishing kayak feels big.That’s fitting, since this is an optimal fishing kayak for big water. Wide open rivers, bays, inlets, and even the ocean are its domain.For anglers that fear nothing, the Knarr FD offers quite a lot to love. Let’s take a look at this Jackson kayak, by the features.W …
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