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Hooked On Wild Waters | King Congaree | Season 4 Episode 2
A mighty, and unique, river system flows through the heart of South Carolina. With so many different ecosystems and fish to be caught, it is definitely one of the wildest in the country. Drew finds himself catching the smallmouth bass that were actually put… -
Hooked On Wild Waters | Wild Water Hazards | Season 4 Episode 1
Wild can be described in many ways; on this episode Drew shares a new type of wild, right in the heart of a metropolis! He's joined by Bassmaster Elite Series pro, Chris Lane, at the Shingle Creek Golf Course and Resort, where birdies and bass are on their… -
ENTER TO WIN: Onyx Paddling Safety Gear Giveaway
Paddling Magazine and Onyx are teaming up for another gear giveaway! Simply enter your name and email address for your chance to win an Onyx Paddling Safety Package including Onyx M-16 Belt Pack Manual Inflatable Lifejackets (PFDs) and Foam Boat Cusions in… -
Raf Vargas Offshore Kayak Jigging In Guam
Raf Vargas took a few days off during his busy summer to put some new slime on his Hobie Pro Angler fishing kayak. Dispite losing a few, he hooked into some great fish and had a blast on the water. "When I came to the island in 2015, kayak fishing was in it's… -
Otterbox Yampa Bags Go Anywhere and Look Great
The folks at Otterbox have been busy expanding their line to include cool new products for outdoors. Our favorite is the Yampa line of water proof dry duffels. These bags look great in the airport or hotel lobby and perform great on the whitewater raft or… -
CreekKooler Carries Your Catch and Your Lunch
Onboard coolers take up space and add weight. CreekKooler has introduced a watertight, floating cooler shaped like a mini-kayak that will securely carry food, drink or fish anywhere you float. At Paddlesports Retailer, owner Steve Cherry showed off the… -
Stohlquist Waterwear Betsea Lifevest is Comfy and Cool
In some cases, less is more. When it comes to lifevests, a lower-profile and lighter model will often be more comfortable and easier to wear. At Paddlesports Retailer 2018, Stohlquist Waterwear’s Ryan Lightbody introduced us to the Betsea PFD with a great fit… -
New: Wenonah's Wee Lassie and Current Designs' Heavy Water Layup
Wenonah’s shorter, lighter Wee Lassie 10’6" won the Best Canoe award at the Paddling Magazine New Product & Industry Awards at Paddlesports Retailer 2018 in Oklahoma City. The all-new design draws from the easy paddling and enjoyable shape of the larger,… -
Stellar Kayaks Debuts First-Ever Canoe
Stellar Kayaks showcased the all-new 11.5-foot canoe called the Dragonfly, at Paddlesports Retailer 2018 in Oklahoma City. Rep Ben Lawry took the Paddling Magazine team on a tour of the new 28-inch-wide packboat, pointing out how suited this design is to pond… -
Ultimate Bushcraft Pack
Frost River's Isle Royale waxed-canvas backpack is a thing of beauty—and it just got better. The Isle Royale is one of Frost River's best-sellers and is popular with bushcraft enthusiasts, trad aficionados and fashion-forward urbanites. For the 2019 season,… -
Eddyline's New Sandpiper 130
While Eddyline's original Sandpiper celebrates its 20-year anniversary this year, the brand is also debuted the all-new Sandpiper 130 at Paddlesports Retailer 2018 in Oklahoma City. Rep Ethan Ebersold showed off the new Sandpiper in the new Seagrass\Silver… -
Yakima's New Load-Assist Showdown
Loading heavy boats and boards has never been easier Say hello to Yakima's new load-assist mount, which handles both SUPs and boats. The ergonomically-friendly Showdown makes loading heavy boats and boards a breeze. The lightweight mount tilts down more than… -
Sawyer Paddles and Oars Works of Art
Sales rep Zac Kauffman was excited to show off Sawyer Paddles and Oars' beautiful Artisan Series Squaretop oar at Paddlesports Retailer in Oklahoma City. The Artisan oar takes Sawyer's very popular Square Top model with carbon fiber X-weave and features fish… -
The Kayak Cart's Perfect Set Of Wheels
The Kayak Cart's KC7 is easy to use, lightweight, and durable—best of all, it can be stored in your kayak or canoe while you paddle. “There's no need to run back to your car,” says Daniel Hernandez. Paddling Magazine caught up with Hernandez at Paddlepsorts… -
Paddling Magazine New Product & Industry Awards Winners Announced
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, August 30, 2018 // Paddlesports Retailer’s official media partner Rapid Media presented the inaugural Paddling Magazine New Product & Industry Awards last night at the second annual Paddlesports Retailer Show and Paddlesports Industry… -
Badfish's Hot Boards For Paddlesports Retailer
The BadFisher is getting a reboot for 2019. BadFish's five-year-old best-selling board has been updated with new features and a refined shape. Badfish team member Mike Travares gave Paddle Magazine a tour of the model at Paddlesports Retailer 2018 in Oklahoma… -
Kokatat's Leviathan Life Vest Combines Big Features With A Perfect Fit
Kokatat’s attention to detail produces the most comfortable and ergonomic lifevests on the water. Their new Leviathan takes this commitment to the next level with every bell and whistle in their arsenal. Product Manager, Matt Parker, showed us around the new… -
Yak Lights Illuminates Kayak for Night Fishing
As kayak anglers look for every advantage at tournament time, competitors are launching early to hit the best spots by lines in. To light the way, Yak Lights is offering the FC Standard Kit to totally illuminate the kayak. At Paddlesports Retailer in Oklahoma… -
Kokopelli Packrafts Introduces Tougher and Smarter Light Inflatables
To get away from it all, adventures are hiking or biking into the wild then inflating a packable raft and hitting the water. At this summer’s Paddlesports Retailer in Oklahoma City, Zach Peterson showed off the Kokopelli Packraft’s new Rogue Lite and PVC… -
Stohlquist Waterware Cadence and Glide Lifevests for Guys and Girls
With kayak seats getting larger and more comfortable, Stohlquist Waterwear has introduced a line of lifevests with a thin foam back to accommodate any height seat back. At Paddlesports Retailer in Oklahoma City, Ryan Lightbody showed off the new Cadence for… -
Kokatat's New Touring PFD and Drysuit
Touring kayakers will love these two new products from Kokatat's 2019 collection. The all-new Neptune vest and Odyssey drysuit were showcased at Paddlesports Retailer 2018 in Oklahoma City at the Cox Convention Center, and Kokatat's Matt Porter took Paddling… -
BIC's Lighter, Tougher Paddleboards
The perfect combination of a durablity, light weight and affordability in a paddleboard has arrived, according to BIC SUP. Marketing manager Jimmy Blakeney showed off the updated line of Tough-TEC Performer and Cross BIC boards at Paddlesports Retailer 2018.… -
Evoke's New Pedal Drive System
At the Evoke booth during Paddlesports Retailer 2018, Paddling Magazine got a sneak peek at the brand's as-yet-unnamed new pedal drive kayak. In fact, the boat is so new, the model we saw is only the second prototype that exists. This is Evoke's first foray… -
AIRE BAKRaft In New, Tougher Material
The BAKraft promises light, stable and nimble access to some of the remotest country. Paddling Magazine met with AIRE sales rep Pete Rockwell to take a tour of AIRE's popular BAKraft model, made in a bold new material for 2019. For 2019, AIRE increased the… -
Star Inflatables Rival Inflatable SUP is Ready for Fishing and Fun
In addition to technical clothes, accessories and safety gear, NRS makes great inflatable boards and boats. This year, they’re branding their inflatable Star boards and kayaks to appeal to paddlers and anglers. The new Rival board has an upturned nose and… -
NRS Odyssey Touring PFD is Light and Functional
For touring paddlers, a lightweight and simple PFD will hold safety gear without taking up tons of space. NRS’s new Odyssey has a pocket for VHF and large cellphone. There are lash tabs for accessories are angled to be inline with shoulder straps so safety… -
NRS New Raku Fishing PFD Fits Great and Holds Everything
NRS continues to grow it’s fishing line backing it with the quality construction expected from the company’s whitewater fans. The new Raku is their latest fishing PFD with enough features to make anglers happy without adding tags and pockets that get in the… -
Yakima Redesigns Even Tougher Truck Racks
Yakima is committed to making their tough and functional transportation solutions tougher and more functional. This year, they’ve taken that commitment to redesigning their line of truck accessories. Starting with the Overhaul racks they’ve added up to… -
Sea Eagle Fish SUP 12.6 Goes From Simple to Motor
As anglers take paddle fishing to extremes, inflatable paddleboards are becoming more popular for easy transport and reliable performance. Sea Eagle’s Fish SUP 12.6 is an ultimate fishing SUP peppered with tie downs, D-rings and mounting bases to add… -
Mustang Survival's New Hudson Dry Suit and Callan Outerwear
Mustang Survival is famous for providing life-saving gear to military and commercial watermen then transferring their technology and design to recreational outdoorsman with high-quality and good looking gear. This year, we are excited about Mustang’s first… -
YakAttack Improves a Classic and Adds New Accessories
YakAttack gear is created by fishermen for fishermen, specifically kayak fishermen. At Paddlesports Retailer in Oklahoma City marketing manager John Hipsher showed us three of his favorite new products. First, we were stoked that they’ve brought back the… -
Accent Paddles Take Comfort and Function Out of the Box
Accent Paddles works out of the box to develop blades and shafts that perform better with less weight and incredible stiffness. The new eNeRGy line uses a unique grip that performs like a bent-shaft paddle without introducing weakness inherent in bending the… -
Hemisphere Design Works Evoke 120 Sets New Horizon for Standup Kayaks
Hemisphere Design Works has jumped into the kayak fishing scene with serious boats and new energy for 2018. At Paddlesports Retailer On-the-Water Demo Day in Oklahoma City, we finally got to kick the tires on their flagship Evoke Sequoia 120. Prostaff… -
Hobie Introduces new Mirage Compass Duo and redesigned Outback
After two decades designing and building innovative pedal kayaks, we always wonder what Hobie will come up with next and Hobie never disappoints. At Paddlesports Retailer On-the-Water demo day in Oklahoma City, the pedal-boat icon had a redesigned Outback and… -
Esquif Canoes' Bold New Excite
Esquif Canoes has spent the better part of the last two decades pushing the sport of whitewater canoeing forward and they show no sign of letting up. At Paddlesports Retailer 2018's On-The-Water Demo Day Esquif showed off a brand new prototype model of the… -
Eddlyline Debuts New Mid-Size Sitka LT
Eddyline has expanded its Sitka series offerings with the all-new Sitka LT, a lightweight kayak with excellent maneuverability and perfect fit. Paddling Magazine caught up with Eddyline's Ethan Ebersold at the 2018 Paddlesports Retailer show in Oklahoma City… -
Swell Watercraft's New Scupper 14
The combination of speed, comfort and stability is what sets Swell Watercraft's new Scupper 14 apart. At Paddlesports Retailer 2018's On-The-Water Demo Day in downtown Oklahoma City, Paddling Magazine caught up with Ted Keyes, West Coast sales rep for Swell… -
Ocean Kayak Unveils New Malibu 9.5 and 11.5
Ocean Kayak's fun-in-the-sun Malibu series has expanded to welcome the new Malibu 9.5 and Malibu 11.5. Paddling Magazine caught up with Ocean Kayak's Ryan Lily to tour the two new models at Paddlesports Retailer 2018's On-The-Water Demo Day in Oklahoma City.… -
Bending Branches Spins New Navigator Angler Paddle
One of our favorite paddles for river fishing is Bending Branch’s Navigator with tough wooden paddle blades. While the carbon fiber shaft and laminate wood blades are light and tough, the low-angle blades aren’t perfect for powering through rapids. In answer,… -
Old Town Topwater 106 is Small and Mighty
Old Town Canoe had their new Topwater series in the limelight at Paddlesports Retailer’s On-the-Water demo day in Oklahoma City. We’ve tested the Topwater 120 and Topwater 106 PDL so we asked product manager David Hadden to take a spin on the Topwater 106. At… -
Aqua-Bound's Updated Performance Paddles
Listen up, discerning kayakers. At Paddlesports Retailer 2018's On-The-Water Demo Day in Oklahoma City, Paddling Magazine caught up Andrew Stern of Aqua-Bound to get a first look at the updated Whiskey and Tango paddles. These gorgeous performance kayak… -
Bonafide Kayaks adds Sit-Inside to lineup
The first kayak that caught our attention at Paddlesports Retailer’s On-the-Water Demo at Riversport Adventure Park in Oklahoma City was Bonafide Kayak’s new SI123 sit-inside kayak. The newest kayak company has added a sit-inside model to their line of three… -
Hemisphere Design Works At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Hemisphere Design Works takes us through their new fishing kayaks for 2019. The Boss 12 from Sun Dolphin is a 12ft angler kayak. It comes with 4 stationary rod holders and 1 adjustable rod holder. There is a comfortable high back seat and the boat has been… -
BOTE Boards At Outdoor Retailer 2018
BOTE Boards took us throught their lines of paddleboards, SUP's, and microskiffs at Outdoor Retailer 2018. All of their product lines are available in both hard and inflatable options. Thier Flood line is designed for new paddleboarders getting into the… -
New PFD's From NRS At Outdoor Retailer 2018
NRS showcased it's new PFD's for 2019 at Outdoor Retailer. They say they are most excited about the new thin back line up of life jackets. The mens "Oso" and womens "Nora" have been designed with a thin back that is vented and contoured to make it a… -
Yakima Introduces New HangOver Hitch Bike Rack At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Yakima introduced their new HangOver hitch bike rack at Outdoor Retailer 2018. This bike rack would allow paddlers to keep thier boats up top, and their bikes off the back of their vehicle. This rack will be available in both a four and six bike option and… -
First Look: Hobie Mirage Outback
“Our goal was to make everything the same or better,” Hobie Fishing Product Manager Morgan Promnitz said during an unprecedented early look at the new Mirage Outback fishing kayak to be announced to the public just prior to the Paddlesports Retailer trade… -
Onyx Outdoor's M-16 Belt Pack Life Jacket At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Onyx Outdoor has some new features for the M-16 belt pack inflatable life jacket for 2019. They have created some new colors and designs for 2019, including a floral pattern. The biggest change has been made to the pull-tab which now clips onto the belt pack… -
SIC MAUI's New Okeanos And Sage Paddleboards At Outdoor Retailer 2018
SIC Maui showcased their new Okeanos and Sage lines of paddleboards at Outdoor Retailer 2018. The Okeanos line has the same DNA as the RS (Rocket Ship) line of race boards but has been made wider to increase stability. It has the same channel and rocker… -
SOL Paddle Boards At Outdoor Retailer 2018
SOL Paddle Boards is known for their durable SUP's. They use a double reinforced side-wall and triple PVC on the nose cone to protect against abraisions. They offer a lifetime warranty on all fin kits as well as the valve. All of their boards come with a bag… -
BIC Sport's Tough-Tec Range Of Paddleboards At Outdoor Retailer 2018
BIC Sport had their range of Tough-Tec Paddleboards at Outdoor Retailer 2018. Tough-Tec is known for its durability, but new to their 2019 lineup is a lighter version that doesn't sacrifice strength. There are 5 models in the Tough-Tec range. The Performer… -
Kokopelli Packrafts At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Kokopelli Packraft has some exciting new advancements for the 2019 season. The Rogue-Lite Packraft will now include an optional Tizip feature allowing you to store gear in the pontoons of your packraft, saving space inside the raft for items such as a bike.… -
Confluence Outdoor's New Pungo 125 At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Confluence Outdoor walks us through their new Pungo 125 kayak at Outdoor Retailer 2018. This series will be available in 10.5', 12' and 12.5' models. They have changed the design of the hull to make the boat more stable and also managing to make it faster on… -
Kokatat Neptune PFD And Odyssey Drysuit At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Kokatat showcased the new Nepture life jacket and Odyssey drysuit at Outdoor Retailer 2018. The Neptune PFD is their newest sea kayaking life jacket. It comes equipt with a folding knife pocket, radio pocket, hydration sleeve on the back, hand warmer pockets,… -
Gerber Salt Rx Update At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Claudia Heath takes us through the new Salt Rx update to their fishing accessories. The updates primarily include new fixtures and coatings that allow these products to be corrosion resistant. Their fishing collection is relatively new to the market and you… -
Pelican International's Catch 130 HyDryve At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Joel McBride with Pelican International gives us an overview of the Catch 130 HyDryve at Outdoor Retailer 2018. This is Pelican's introduction to the pedal drive market. The HyDrive system will propell the kayak forwards or backwards but it does require you… -
Scotty Showcases 163 Mount At Outdoor Retailer 2018
Scotty showcases it's new 163 mount which features a 1.5" ball mount following their previous 1" ball mount model. This is a great option for those looking to add larger accessories such as fish finders and bait boards to their kayak. Watch the full product… -
MTI Life Jackets At Outdoor Retailer 2018
MTI showcases the new Striker PFD which is a great all-purpose boating life jacket with a variety of extra features. Watch the video below for a full product overview. -
Video: The Passage
"In 1974, my 20-year-old parents and uncle Andy built their own canoes, launched them into the Pacific, and became some the first people in modern history to canoe from Washington to Alaska up the Inside Passage," says filmmaker Nate Dappen. In this coming of… -
ENTER TO WIN: $2000 Kokatat Fishing Partner Gear Giveaway
Kayak Angler and Kokatat are teaming up for another gear giveaway! Simply enter your name and email address for your chance to win a $2000 Kokatat Fishing Partner Package including Leviathan PFDs, Tempest Jackets and Pants, Suncore Long Sleeve Shirts,… -
Paddleboarding With Beluga Whales At The Edge Of Hudson Bay
Churchill, Manitoba has been known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World since the 1980s. Each fall more than 12,000 tourists flock to the small frontier town (population: 899) to witness polar bears gathering, awaiting sea ice to form on Hudson Bay. These… -
Railblaza's New Fish Finder Mount and Rod Holders At ICAST 2018
Every summer, Railblaza comes up with great solutions for common paddle-fishing problems. From the other side of the earth, New Zealand-based Railblaza introduced a series of mounts that can be infinitely adjusted 360 degrees making for perfect angle for… -
Feelfree Kayaks Shows Overdrive System At ICAST 2018
Feelfree Kayaks gives us an overview of their Overdrive system at ICAST 2018. The Overdrive system is battery powered allowing you to turn your pedal-drive kayak into a motorized propultion system. The screen displays battery life, amp draw, and RPM bars so… -
Frabill's New Bear Claw Is A Net Made For Kayak Anglers
Plano’s sister company, Frabill has some great new options for kayak anglers. Our favorite is the new Bear Claw net. The folding net has a short, double handle that allows it to be operated with one hand. The asymmetrical net has a smooth fish slide to guide… -
Courtland Line Shows Kayak Specific Fly Line And Fly Rod For Kayak Anglers
Courtland Line was showcasing their new fly fishing rod and line that is perfect for kayak anglers. The Compact series of line is availalble for both tropical and freshwater fishing. The Compact series comes in floating, intermediate, type 3, type 6 and type… -
Industry Experts Discuss Trends In Whitewater
What’s on the horizon line? The art of river running is coming back strong. This is love of running rivers of a wide spectrum of difficulty and making the most of attaining, squirting, splatting, surfing all in the same boat with a renewed focus on better… -
Uncharted Watercraft's Outbound GT Launched At ICAST 2018
The prime directive for kayak designers is to eliminate excuses for people to stay on dry land. Uncharted Watercraft’s unique line of modular kayaks solves problems with storage and transport. The boats feature two pods joined by an aluminum frame. Pull the… -
Reliable Fish Bags Offer Larger Soft-Cooler For Kayak Anglers
The name says it all. Reliable brings over-engineered solutions to soft-sided coolers and now they are offering their experience and expertise to kayak anglers. Their Kayak Bag provides 70 quarts of ice and fish storage fitting in a tankwell or on a larger… -
RAM Mounts Features The Track-Node At ICAST 2018
RAM Mounts showcased their new Track-Node which features two different locking functions that are great for both fishing rod holders and the RAM Tough-Pole action camera mount. The node uses two different types of tension discs. The first is a friction disc… -
Industry Braces As Tariffs Take Effect
“Trump: Good or bad for paddlesports?” We posed that question to industry leaders for last year’s Sound Off section of Paddling Business. It was a tongue-in-cheek query, designed to invite humorous responses to the surprise election of the brash new American… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamAlgonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Contest 2018-19You asked for it. Following the incredible success of the inaugural Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Contest, which doubled both the expected number of entries and the fundraising goal, AO has launched it again, this time in celebration of Algonquin Park’s… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamMustang Survival Delivers Confidence With New 2019 Collection At ICASTBellingham, WA – Mustang Survival® , the North American brand known for innovative solutions for the most demanding marine environments, introduces new 2019 apparel and outerwear at this month’s ICAST trade show (booth #3813) in Orlando, FL, July 11-13.… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamMTI Life Jackets Adds Three Mountain Associates Sales Team In NortheastPlymouth, MA— July 18, 2018 — MTI Life Jackets has strengthened their sales coverage in the Northeast with the hire of the Three Mountain Associates rep group. Led by industry veteran Tom McCarthy, Three Mountain Associates adds MTI to its strong line-up of… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamSylvanSport Continues Advocacy For Growth Of Outdoor IndustryBrevard, NC — July 16, 2018 SylvanSport CEO Thomas Dempsey continues his advocacy efforts to support the importance of outdoor recreation for the overall vitality of our country and industry. Dempsey worked closely with state officials, other NC outdoor… -
PADDLING BUSINESSstreamBody Glove Signs Guinness World Record Holder Chris Bertish As Watersports & Footwear AmbassadorRedondo Beach, Calif. – July 18, 2018 – Body Glove International, a leading watersports and outdoor active brand since 1953 has announced the signing of legendary athlete, speaker and philanthropist Chris Bertish as an official ambassador. The South African… -
Stealth Rod Holders Hits The Scene With Smart Security
New in the kayak accessory game, Stealth brings high quality and unique solutions to their new rod holder. Their QR-2 adjustable rod holder has a pressure sensitive latch that locks the rod in place. When the rod is inserted in the rod holder, the latch… -
Kaku Brings The New Voodoo To ICAST 2018
Voodoo’s line of kayaks keeps expanding, this year they added the Voodoo hybrid to the family. The Voodoo is 13 feet long and 35 inches wide with a modified kayak hull and a flat open standup paddleboard deck. A large hatch in the blow allows access to the… -
Garmin's Fishfinders And Chartplotters For Kayak Anglers At ICAST 2018
Garmin highlights some of the best fishfinders and chartplotters available for kayak anglers. The STRIKER Plus series is a GPS fishfinder with industry-leading sonar and quickdraw contours mapping software. They have a wide selection of screen sizes available… -
Otterbox Brings Watertight Reputation To Bags And Soft Coolers
Almost everyone has an Otterbox dry box or cellphone case, now the company is bringing its commitment to gear protection to a line of bags and soft coolers. First, they introduced the Trooper 30, a 30-quart, backpack style soft cooler with a hard-plastic… -
Mustang Survival's New Hudson Drysuit, Callan Waterproof Jacket And Rev PFD For Kids
Mustang Survival continues to reach out to recreational watersports enthusiasts with products inspired by their work with military and rescue groups. The Hudson drysuit is their first offering for cold-water paddlers. The suit starts with Mustang’s Marine… -
YakAttack Introduces New Mounts And Rod Holders At ICAST 2018
YakAttack’s presence at ICAST was bigger and better than ever as they took over two booth spaces to fit all their best products. We were anxious to see the new AR Tube with the Lock and Load system. The rodholder is designed to keep rods out of the water.… -
YakGear Introduces New Accessories For Safer And Easier Fishing
Every summer, YakGear comes up with great solutions for common paddle-fishing problems. At ICAST 2018, YakGear was showing off track-mounted fish-grip holder that locks the grippers and adjust to the perfect angle for quick release. We’re excited to add Yak… -
Scotty Keeps Innovating With New Fish Finder Mount And Bigger Ball Mount
Scotty has been designing innovative accessories for anglers for decades and they continue to bring cool new mounts to the water. This summer, Scotty introduced a new fish-finder mount based on their 1 ½-inch ball-mount system with a tighter grip to hold a… -
BOTE Blows Minds With Inflatable Rover Aero At ICAST 2018
As expected, BOTE brought the nicest, new SUP to the party. No one expected them to bring an inflatable micro-skiff? The Rover AERO is a blow-up version of their Rover motor-powered standup paddleboard; they call it a motoboard. Using their AERO technology… -
Kayak Bass Fishing, FishUSA And Kayak Angler Hook Up With New Partnership
Fish USA, one of the largest online tackle and gear retailers is teaming up with Kayak Angler magazine and Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF) to collaborate on cool projects. At ICAST 2018, Kayak Angler (KA) editor Ric Burnley talked with KBF president Chad Hoover and… -
Power-Pole's Ultra-lite Stake-out Pole Cuts Weight Without Sacrificing Strength
Power-Pole anchor systems are on almost every shallow-water tournament boat. Thanks to their Micro anchor, their systems are now on most tournament kayaks, too. This year, they’ve added the Ultra-lite stakeout pole weighing considerably less than their… -
Plano Jumps Into Kayak Fishing With Cool Crates And Backpacks At ICAST 2018
Plano jumped into the kayak this year with two gear storage options designed to fit in a tankwell. The Soft Crate is a great compliment to a standard milk-crate. The Soft Crate features removable gear bags that fit small tackle trays and a large center box… -
Yakima Gets Tough With Heavy Duty Racks And Trailer At ICAST 2018
Yakima is famous for designing the toughest, most utilitarian racks and trailers for outdoor enthusiasts. Now, they are releasing an even stronger and smarter options perfect for carrying heavy fishing kayaks. The HD line of truck racks are simple to remove… -
Torqeedo Showcases Cool New Accessories At ICAST 2018
Torqeedo has some exciting innovations to complement their popular 403 Ultralight electric motor. The 403 is powered by a lithium ion motor that runs for hours with a blistering top speed while being lighter and smaller than a trolling motor and 12-volt… -
NRS Reignites Fishing Gear Collection for Comfort and Function At ICAST 2018
Long-time paddlesports outfitter NRS is throwing its experience and expertise into kayak fishing for 2019. NRS has redesigned some of its most popular products to better serve anglers. They started by redesigning their popular Chinook life vest. Adding… -
Hemisphere Design Works Introduces Two New Fishing Kayaks
Kayak prices are coming down while the features and design are improving. Hemisphere Design House released two fishing kayaks at ICAST 2018: Sun Dolphin Boss and Evoke Sequoia 120. At $999, the Sequoia is a roto-molded kayak with high-dollar features. A… -
Columbia PFG Omni Shade Sun Deflector At ICAST 2018
Columbia continues to figure out ways to keep anglers cool, comfortable and on the water longer. Their efforts to take clothing technology to the next level have resulted in innovations that leave other active wear in the dust. Last year, they released the… -
Sea Eagle Goes Big With Explore 350 Angler
Sea Eagle adds to a long line of great fishing inflatables with the Explore 350 Angler. Explore looks like an inflatable canoe with an open cockpit and high sides. Add a swivel seat and a trolling motor bracket and the 13-footer turns into a skiff.… -
Onyx Outdoor Adds Cool Look To Great Life Vests At ICAST 2018
Onyx Outdoor cooks up great life vests for all watersports and this year they’ve added cool looks. Their A/M 24 full inflatable can be set to inflate automatically or manually. In the manual setting, the wearer pulls a cord to trigger the C02 canister while… -
Gerber Launches Fishing Tools With Salt RX At ICAST 2018
After sacrificing pliers, knives and scissors to the salt, we were stoked to see Gerber launch a line of corrosion resistant tools. Complimenting their fishing-specific gadgets released last year, the new Salt RX models include seven tools, our favorite is… -
Hobie Launches Guardian Shield At ICAST 2018
Our first stop at ICAST 2018 was the Hobie booth where Keeton Eoff showed off one of the best recent innovations. Fishfinder is a valuable tool but the transducer mounted on the bottom of the kayak is in danger of damage. The Guardian transducer shield… -
Kayak Distribution Launches New Mako With Splash Pedal Drive At ICAST 2018
After studying photos and interviewing company sources about Kayak Distribution’s new Mako with Splash pedal drive, we were excited to see the new system at ICAST. The Mako is KD’s big push into fishing kayaks and first pedal drive. The designers left the… -
Vibe Kayaks Premiers Maverick 120 SUP At ICAST 2018
Business was brisk at the Vibe Kayaks booth where the company’s first dance at ICAST was met with excitement from buyers and media. Showing off their popular Sea Ghost fishing kayak, Maverick SUP and Yellowfin 130T, the grassroots kayak house is looking to… -
St. Croix Rods Joins Kayak Army With Mojo Yak Rods
St. Croix is known for their high-quality fishing rods preferred by tournament anglers and pro guides. Focusing on one thing, making the best fishing rods, allows St. Croix to take design and materials to a high art. So, we were stoked when St. Croix turned… -
Jackson Kayak Releases Angler 360 and Big Rig HD Flex Drive At ICAST 2018
Jackson Kayak and sister brand Blue Sky took top honors winning Best Boat category at ICAST 2018 awards for the 360 Angler. After introducing the unique catamaran-style paddlecraft at last year’s Paddlesports Retailer show, Blue Sky spent the winter…
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