I learned this technique a few years ago during a talk with Jeff Little, kayak angler. He had seen it on a website out there on the internet. It certainly is a lot cheaper than buying plastic or glass rattles at a tackle shop. Continue Reading

With the recent interest in the River Bassin Tournament Trail I have noticed many people are new to tournaments and are still finding their way on how to best approach them.  Having a good time and being successful in them takes some planning, strategy and research, but the good news is that it is part of the fun!  Below are some tips on how to best enjoy yourself and be successful when competing in these type of events. Continue Reading

Recently a great post was made on the River Bassin Forums by klmccllg and it made me realize that it is another common topic we have yet to cover in an article.  This question was posed, “How far is too far to paddle upstream when doing a paddle up trip?” Continue Reading

…..Have you ever hit something real hard that was submerged in the river with your kayak and feared you might have gouged or cracked it?  Well this has happened to me more times than I remember!!  So I could keep kayak fishing, I had to learn to repair my kayak myself.  This video will hopefully share what I have learned and help you somewhere down the road to do the same. It could also save you some $$$.

….. The Zoom Bait Company’s Magnum Ultra-Vibe Speed Worm is quickly becoming a staple among my “go‑to” soft-plastic selections.   It’s no secret that I love the standard ultra-vibe speed worm, and I didn’t think it could be improved.  But the guys at Zoom Bait Company (www.Zoombait.com) used the old adage of “bigger is better” and Continue Reading

Would you like to video your own fishing trips?  Do you already have a video camera but only take videos of others but not yourself?  Well, here is a simple Do-It-Yourself video camera mount you can make yourself with only a few items you can aquire at a Home Depot, Lowes & Walmart……….. Continue Reading

Article by: Dale Oakey (JustFishin)

Over the years I’ve probably canoed and waded a few thousand miles on rivers and streams east of the Mississippi.  As I’ve gotten older the two-man canoes I use seemed to have gotten much heavier. To compensate for age and to extend my river fishing life I purchased an Old Town Discovery 119 which has become my go-to boat. Why a canoe over other options? Primarily because Continue Reading

Article by: David Rodrigue (Drodrigue)

This is a fairly inexpensive way to install a drag chain on a sit-on-top kayak. $48 if you have to buy everything listed. You may have many of the items lying around the house or shop.

This write-up may look a bit complicated, but that’s because I explain a lot of adjustments I made to my setup. It is really 4 basic steps to install:
•    Attached leash to boat
•    Install hook loops to guide the line to the back and control tracking
•    Tie leash to chain
•    Wrap chain in tape

Total installation time less than Continue Reading

…By:  WaderJon

How many times have you made a trip to the river in hopes of having a day of repeated top water blow ups and rod jarring spinner bait strikes only to find that the fish were just not in the mood? That’s why I always have a worm or soft plastic craw tied on for just such occasions. Usually even on the worst of days when the fish are not cooperating you can mange to catch at least a few small one’s if you have the Continue Reading