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Learning how to safely roll a kayak is a fundamental skill. Most kayaks are determined for secondary stability, not primary stability, anyway.This means that, while kayaks are a bit frisky (that’s primary stability) they’re extremely seaworthy and difficult to sink (that’s secondary stability).It’s rare to have both in a single vessel, although some fishing kayaks do a standup job of toeing that l …

HOODOO kayaks offer a balance between cost and performance, delivering excellent value in this class. This short post will take a closer look at a specific model, the HOODOO Impulse 105 Dual Drive kayak that is a versatile, highly capable model regardless of what you’re fishing for and where. Here’s what you can expect from it.What This HOODOO Kayak OffersIf you’re in the market for a new HOODOO k …

You ever heard of the Hobie Outback? It’s one of the better fishing kayaks on the market right now, with tons of features that improve safety, stability, handling, maneuverability, and general angler-readiness.Here are some of the top questions about the Outback and why it’s great for kayak fishing, answered.Can You Stand in It?Yes, and in fact the Outback is expressly designed with an extra-wide …

The bluegill has been famously called America’s most democratic gamefish. Cooperative, willing to bite, and far from finicky, there’s definitely a strong case to be made there.It shares these attributes with other relatives, like other sunfish, crappies, and even yellow perch. Perhaps it’s the panfish that are the fish of the people - not just bluegill.To this point, fishing for panfish often gets …