Articles, Techniques and Reviews

Kayak Fishing 101 - The Basics

• What is Kayak Fishing? - a simple explanation of our sport.
• How Do I Get Started Kayak Fishing?- 6 steps to get you started kayak fishing.
• Help Choosing a Kayak Pt 1 - No two models are alike and that's a good thing.
• Choosing a Kayak Pt 2 - 10 popular fishing kayaks and brief descriptions on their rigging options.
• Rod Holders for Kayaks - Descriptions and pictures of the most common rod holders for kayak fishermen.
• Kayak Fishing Accessories - A list with descriptions, images and prices of the essential add-ons for rigging your new kayak.
• Rigging a Prowler - Adding two different rod holders and a fish finder to the Prowler - by Matt Kim.
• Learn to make your own rod leashes on the cheap. Save your fishing rods from Davey's Locker without breaking the bank- by Chris Fierro.

Catching Fish

• Deepwater Dropshot -Dropshotting in the big bay or offshore is a productive method for putting big numbers of fish in the kayak!
• Saltwater Jig Fishing - Fishtricks Johnson, inventor of this jig, shared this article on fishing heavy structure in saltwater.
• The Frenzy Minnow - Berkley's Frenzy Minnow is an unbeatable lure in Mission Bay bass fishing - read about the history and some tips.
• Spinner Baits for Spotties - Drew Clark shares the knowledge he's gained from fishing spinnerbaits and the advice he's gotten from the experts on this deadly bass tactic.
• Dock Fishing For Dummies - Ed Whited pioneered kayak fishing techniques for big bass hiding in the boat docks of our bays. Read all his secrets here.
• My Favorite Lures for Mission Bay - Drew's list of favorite 'go-to' lures for spotted bay bass in Mission Bay.
• Bait Watch! - Stick baits are making a splash in bay fishing - read about some techniques here.
• Kayak Fishing Checklist - Don't leave home without it!
• Mission Bay Fishing Map - Recommended lures and the places to use them for finding bass in the little bay.

How-Tos

• Build a PVC Sabiki Rod - Store the hooks away every time you reel in.
• How to Post Pictures - Show us what you caught in our message boards!
• How Do I Keep Fish Alive? - A discussion on bait tanks, floating live wells and the ways we keep bass alive for tournament fishing.
• Hobie Outback Maintenance - Take care of that Mirage drive unit!
• Handle With Care - Paul Lebowitz shares some info on a pair of poisonous by-catch species in San Diego Bay.
• The Bait Tube - No batteries, pumps or wiring - keep mackerel, smelt or sardines alive for hours.

Extended Reviews

• X-Factor Review
• Ocean KayakProwler 13 Preview
• Ocean Kayak Caper Review
• Cobra Marauder Review

Tournament Results and Stories

• Kayak Fishing Classic 1 - Our first big event! Read about how it all went down.
• Kayak Fishing Classic 2 - Bigger tournament, new location!
• Kayak Fishing Classic 3 - Our biggest yet!
• KFC 4 Standings
• 2005 Tournament Trail - The first salt water bass circuit in the USA.
• 2005 Trail Results (FINAL)
• Newport Bay Bass Shootout Report - Plastic Navy takes another top spot.

Fish Tales

• Hobie Pedaller's Epic Day at LJ - Doug is a great angler and loves to share his epic days in the reports section of our message board. Read about this great day on the water.
• White Sea Bass on Bass Gear - Drew managed a 16# white sea bass with his light weight tackle.
• Half-Moon Bay Derby - Ed checks in with a great report form a cool event up north.
• Shopping for Rods - Pescador (Arvin Reyes) gives amazing detail and information about what goes into a great fishing rod. Get educated!
• Freshwater Rookie, Lake Barrett on the Kayak - Largemouth bass from a kayak in 2' of water, a beautiful experience!
• First Thresher on the Kayak - Crzyboy180 (Joe) shares and incredible experience catching a thresher shark on his kayak. A friend took awesome pictures.
• A Yellow Tale - Drew's first kayak yellowtail.
• Money Between Friends 5 Report - Money between friends is a fun event we throw every so often. Read about what it is and a report from a recent MBF.