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kayaking with your dog

Kayaking with Your Dog

What could make a day out on the water better? Well, enjoying it with your favorite canine companion, of course. If you would love to share your kayak passion with your pooch, read on for some tips and tricks to make the most of paddling with your furry friend. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to share an adventure with your pet. Many dogs love a day spent on the water as much as their...

Kayaking with Your Dog

What could make a day out on the water better? Well, enjoying it with your favorite canine companion, of course. If you would love to share your kayak passion with...

fish finder on a kayak

How to Use a Fish Finder on Kayaks?

Now that you’ve discovered the joys of fishing from a kayak, you can maximize your catch with a fish finder. There is so much tech available today to help you navigate your way to where the fish are biting. Do you need a fish finder? Whether or not you use a fish finder, it is still very important to learn your sport. An attentive angler is a successful angler. With or without a fish finder,...

How to Use a Fish Finder on Kayaks?

Now that you’ve discovered the joys of fishing from a kayak, you can maximize your catch with a fish finder. There is so much tech available today to help you...

kayak fishing vs boat fishing

Why Kayak Fishing Beats Boat Fishing

Kayak Fishing vs Boat Fishing Kayaks are Stealthy No matter how you slice it, a kayak is quieter and less noticeable to fish than any boat – even poling skiffs! Not having a trolling motor makes your kayak quieter. Even the pressure of the bow of your boat creating a small ripple will give fish in shallow water a serious case of lockjaw. A kayak can slip into any size pond and the fish won’t...

Why Kayak Fishing Beats Boat Fishing

Kayak Fishing vs Boat Fishing Kayaks are Stealthy No matter how you slice it, a kayak is quieter and less noticeable to fish than any boat – even poling skiffs!...

2-person fishing kayak

Fishing Kayak vs Recreational Kayak

A kayak is a kayak is a kayak, right? Well, no. Believe it or not, there are a number of substantial and functional differences in the kayaks on the market. And one of the major factors to consider is what you want to use your yak for. Choosing between a recreational kayak versus a fishing kayak makes a big difference with what kind of kayak you get.   Kayak Structure Fishing Kayak Sit-on-top - Almost...

Fishing Kayak vs Recreational Kayak

A kayak is a kayak is a kayak, right? Well, no. Believe it or not, there are a number of substantial and functional differences in the kayaks on the market....

fitness train for kayaking

How to Fitness Train for Kayaking

Whether winter hibernation has taken its toll, or you just want to increase your kayaking performance, let’s look at some ways to fitness train for kayaking.  Of course, getting out on the water and engaging in the sport is an excellent way to increase performance, but when that isn’t a possibility or you want to focus on some particular gains, consider creating a training regime that will reduce the risk of injury and increase your...

How to Fitness Train for Kayaking

Whether winter hibernation has taken its toll, or you just want to increase your kayaking performance, let’s look at some ways to fitness train for kayaking.  Of course, getting out...

BKC kayak paddle - Brooklyn Kayak Company

How Do I Choose a Kayak Paddle?

We all know you never want to be up a creek without a paddle; but only slightly less annoying is being on the water with the wrong paddle. How do you go about choosing the right kayak paddle? Read on to learn some tips, tricks, and insights into how the correct paddle can enhance your performance in the water. A kayak paddle consists of a shaft with a blade on each side. It is meant...

How Do I Choose a Kayak Paddle?

We all know you never want to be up a creek without a paddle; but only slightly less annoying is being on the water with the wrong paddle. How do...