In this Jackson Kayak Tip of the Week, Mike Ernst details how to set up the right panfish rig for ultralight kayak fishing. Crappie and other panfish fishing can be much overlooked as we get more ...

Bluegill fishing is simple. That’s really why I love it so much. I’ve often said life is stressful, so fishing shouldn’t be. I’m glad there are bass tournaments and the anglers who fish them. Those ...

Have you ever noticed those bright and shiny kids’ kayaks stacked up outside of Walmart during warmer months? I bought one for my son, Jamie, when he turned five last year. They’re so inexpensive that ...

Catching bluegills in early June is a fun way to support a fish fry habit. Submitted photo Bluegill fishing is simple. That’s really why I love it so much. I’ve often said life is stressful, so ...

Pulling into a shallow cove in my kayak at Piney Run Lake recently, I observed a shoreline lined with donut-shaped depressions. At first I thought I was seeing an artificial reef made of tires. Then, ...

» Open, sit-on kayaks are great for fishing, but a full hatch is more convenient for keeping cameras and personal items dry. Dry sacks secured to the kayak will prevent loss or damage to electronics. ...

It was 3:30 on a Wednesday morning, and I was headed north on Missouri highway 43 with my kayak strapped to the truck. This was the beginning of my 50-mile journey to the Bushwhacker Lake Conservation ...

Summertime bluegill fishing is as American as apple pie, hot dogs and baseball. However, some folks dismiss or look down on bluegill fishing. Well, here are eight reasons for you to consider catching ...

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