Fall Fishing is Fabulous Decades of doing this fishing thing have taught me in the spring fish want to eat…in the fall, they HAVE to eat. Regardless of the length of the winter lay over bass and other fish emerge during the spring warm up ready to eat and begin to...

I just want to “git bit” There’s a popular theory among fishermen that BIG baits catch Big fish. Personally, experience has taught me that there’s some truth to that concept. Big fish don’t grow that large eating small meals. There’s also the physical side of that...

Fly fishing guide; Captain Gary Dubiel has developed the Pop-N-Fly. It is a lightweight foam cylinder with an embedded articulated shank that is connected between the butt section of your leader and the tippet that has your streamer fly attached. The foam suspends...

Top Ten Reasons to Kayak The Sound of Silence – Whether your seeking the tranquility of a kayak “glide” exploring the water ways or going into sneaky mode to spot wildlife or catch fish the kayak is super silent. Boating Benefits – Paddle, pedal or electrified you’re...

Not too long ago I decided to get back into my Jackson Coosa X and show it some love. The weather that day was hot, almost bluebird skies with some white clouds, and of course very windy. The wind didn’t worry me as since I decided a little over 4 years ago to put my...

Hello, fellow anglers! I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with you: the USA Bassin Jackson Kayak Trail - Texas Division is back and better than ever! As the new tournament director, I’m honored to lead this incredible community and help usher in a new era for...

I set up on a concrete launch. My Bite FD is parked under a walking bridge during a passing shower. I stand and paddle like a gondolier through a grassy backwater. A corporate HQ building looms across the lake. Paddling a quiet creek, I turn to check my water paddle...

It has been over a year since I got my Jackson Coosa X. Before doing a review on this kayak, I wanted to put in a lot of seat time to really put it through the paces and get the rigging dialed in. I am a “river rat” at heart. Kayak fishing rivers and creeks has long...

Being a fly-fishing person, this style of fishing allows me to be a minimalist when it comes to kayak fishing. There is no need for a fishing crate as storage under the kayak seat provides satisfactory storage for my fly boxes. However, my Coosa X set-up is a little...

Rivers the Untapped Resource There are multiple reasons why certain people prefer lakes over rivers or vice versa. In making a case for rivers I have caught lots of absolute giants from river systems. On most lakes as late winter is giving way to spring, I have had a...