Beyond Outriggers for a Kayak: Improving Stability
Posted by Forrest on Nov 20th 2023
Kayaks can feel tippy. This is the nature of the sport, especially with lightweight sit-in kayaks that are narrow and have thin hulls.Not every vessel under the sun is going to be an ultra-wide, ultra-stable fishing kayak with a wide open cockpit and a heavy hull to keep it tracking and holding straight.One of the best things you can do to improve stability is to add outriggers to a kayak, which w
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No Bad Days fishing team member Andrew Jacobson reflects on the The Classic
Posted by Andrew Jacobson on Nov 16th 2023
Wow. So much to unpack from this last weekend on Fork for The Classic. First off, thank you Kris Morales for running the trail and taking the time to create such a tight-knit bunch of anglers. Thanks Kristopher Delgado for MC’ing the awards ceremony and making them so entertaining. Every single one of them. And thank you, TXKBL sponsors for giving all of us a chance to walk away feeling like a wi
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Pedal vs. Paddle vs. Power in Fishing Kayaks: Which Is for You?
Posted by Forrest on Nov 7th 2023
The modern market is awash with specialized fishing kayaks for die-hard anglers, many of which offer advanced pedal-powered fin and propeller drives.Others, especially hybrid kayaks like the NuCanoe Unlimited, are designed to be paddled, but still offer the option to mount pedal drives or battery-operated trolling motors.This gives you an endless array of options in kayak power, but which is for y
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Finding Largemouth Bass in the Fall: Tips and Tactics
Posted by Forrest on Nov 1st 2023
Kayaks like the Native Slayer Propel 10 let you travel light. They may have plenty of storage space in the bow hatch as well as rod holders, rail mount systems for accessories, and a unique propel pedal drive system with forward and reverse functionality, but they’re still light enough (81 lbs fully rigged) to load on a car top effortlessly.If you’re traveling light with a Native Slayer Propel 10
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