Paddles: what I recommend by Chris Ritchie | Jan 3, 2018 | Fishing, Reviews, VideoThis is a video about my favorite paddles and why it’s never a good idea to go cheap when getting a paddle. Affordable is ok, but definitely not...
Paddles: what I recommend by Chris Ritchie | Dec 31, 2017 | Fishing, VideoThis is a video about my favorite paddles and why it’s never a good idea to go cheap when getting a paddle. Affordable is ok, but definitely not...
A few things to consider when first getting into river kayak fishing by Chris Ritchie | Dec 27, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, VideoHere are the 3 most important things, in my opinion, to consider when purchasing a kayak for river fishing. Factoring these things into your decision will ensure that your time on the water is safe and...
Bronzefest Recap by Chris Ritchie | Nov 13, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Kilroy, River Bassin Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsThe Ozarks are lined with small, beautiful streams. Like blood vessels on a breakdown of the human body, a Google Earth view of southwest Missouri will reveal little blue squiggly lines that run all over the terrain! Swimming through the rocks and currents of the...
I’ve never really thought of myself as a guide by Chris Ritchie | Nov 1, 2017 | FishingI’ve never really thought of myself as a guide. Let me start off by saying that. I can catch fish, sure, but I have never really thought of myself as an elite fisherman. Little did I know, that was not the most important part of being a guide. This summer, I journeyed...
A ruined trip is not always a bad trip by Chris Ritchie | Oct 29, 2017 | Big Rig, Coosa HD, Family Zone, Fishing, rivers, Skipper, Trip Reports, TripsOn July 3 rd , I decided to take my wife and 3 boys on a float/camping trip. I had the 3 rd and the 4 th off and we didn’t have plans for the 4 th until later on in the evening. I first began by searching for the right spot that would be secluded(I...
The Recreational Fisherman by Chris Ritchie | Oct 16, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews, RiggingI get questions regularly about what baits I use and my rod and reel set up. A lot of times, I get a crazy look back from people when I show them all of my tackle or tell them what I think the fish “might” be biting on. Most people don’t realize how many options are...
An Experience All its Own by Chris Ritchie | Jan 9, 2017 | FishingWith the explosion of the sport of kayak fishing, anglers are venturing out into some pretty big waters these days. From lakes to the “great lakes” all the way out to the wide open seas! The pursuit of bigger fish and bigger adventure has led anglers from all over the...
Listen to the Chatter by Chris Ritchie | Jan 6, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviewsIn the fishing community you generally have two types of people when it comes to lure selection; those that stick to their tried and true baits and those who follow the latest trends. I am unintentionally the first type. I don’t really like to follow the crowd and...
The battle for simplicity and the art of river fishing without and anchor by Chris Ritchie | Jan 4, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, riversWe all got into kayak fishing for different reasons. For me, it was a combination of price and simplicity that made me really look into it. I like simple, easy, just throw your gear in and go. With that being said, a persons boat get can become quite extensive. With...
