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Wind, Waves and Cudas…

Threats of rain and lake effect gale force winds from our volatile northern Great Lakes system had my attention the week leading up to our inaugural event for the 2014 season. As if I didn’t have enough on my mind already. This winter, there was a focus on taking...

Earth, Wind and Fire

Natural forces can ruin your bass fishing until you learn to work within the limitations rather than fight them. Personally not a fan of muddy water (earth) wind or fire(steaming summer water temperatures) each can have an effect on your fishing but when managed can...

Family Fishing Part Two

Family Fishing Part Two Once the kayaks are unloaded, set up and lifejackets are on it’s time for the casting and catching to begin. I like single hook lures for little folks and the less experienced anglers. Single hook baits like spinners, topwater buzzer, plastic...

Giant Paddlefish

I got my Jackson Cuda 12 for my 25th birthday just last month and have already been blessed with the catch of a lifetime on my third trip out in my new kayak. My biggest and most exciting catch so far came in my new JK, and when I hooked into this monster, all I could...

Kayak Crankbaiting for bass

To search water quickly one of the most effective baits there is and probably one of the most misunderstood is the crankbait. At times merely casting the crankbait as far as you can and reeling it back will catch fish. This might a blessing or a curse. So folks view...

Beavers Bend Kayak Classic

Here is an event wrap up from the coordinator Jeff Hillhouse. Jeff worked with the folks at OKC kayak to produce an amazing first year event. The word on the street is that everyone is already looking forward to next year, to see what these guys do to up the anti....

Family Fishing Part one

Family Fishing and Kayaking Part One Family fishing is a year round activity. A change of mindset is important to minimize conflict and maximize fun. I stress during “take a kid fishing” seminars that it is critical to not turn a fun trip into a fishing contest...