Skills
Gaffs beat nets when it comes to landing your next meal
Story by Matt Whitehair
 For those anglers with the patience and desire to learn how to use one, a gaff can offer the effective method of landing fish from a kayak.
For the kayak angler, a gaff provides countless benefits. A gaff is more streamlined than a net, making for simple and hassle-free storage on your boat. It also handles easier from the low position a kayak affords, allowing fish to be brought in with very minimal boat lean.
Perhaps most importantly, a gaff allows you to land fish single-handedly. A free hand is invaluable when landing your catch because it permits you to position the fish with your rod, as well as handle any auxiliary duties like grabbing pliers or opening a fish sock.
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Spring into a demo day for a test drive
Story by Tony Narcisse and photos courtesy JaxKayakFishing.com Courtesy Indy-Yaks
From the sandy beaches of California to the rocky shores of the Northeast, you can visit regional kayak fishing websites, forums and local outfitters and see selection-saturated anglers asking the same question: which kayak is best for me?
The anonymity afforded by online forums and chat groups lends itself to well intentioned—if not always accurate—advice from the many denizens of cyberspace. Some posters espouse the virtues of the brand and model that rest comfortably below their backside but offer little to no insight on other options. Others welcome the opportunity to offer their version of the history of kayak design. Quite often the dizzying array of responses—many contradictory—can be overwhelming.
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Tides offer windows of opportunity for anglers
Story by Craig “Snook Cowboy” Timbes and photos Jeff Suber and courtesy of Capeweather.com
People often ask me, “When is the best time to fish?” The answer varies greatly depending on weather fronts, barometric pressure readings, water temperature, salinity, tides and your days off!
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How to stay warm on cold water
Story by Lucian Gizel; photos by Dan Dalton
When it comes to preparing yourself for cold water kayak fishing, understanding the concepts of layering, insulation and dressing for immersion is an important part of staying safe. Water and air temperature, weather, comfort and cost are all factors to consider when deciding how to dress.
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Rod Selection for Fly-yakers
Story & Photographer; Matt Whitehair
When selecting a fly rod for kayak fishing, the preferred length and weight depend as much on your environment as on your choice of game.
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There’s nothing fishy about well-conceived bait storage
Story and photosCory Routh
In kayak fishing, the more you prepare before you get on the water, the more time you spend fishing vs. rigging. Here are three tried and tested tips for bait and catch storage without the fishy surprises.
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