Tools & Toys
Fishing is a lot of fun. Catching is even more fun. But in order to make either one of those…
One of the main reasons I still love paddle angling is the simplicity. Pretty much, you just throw the…
Yep, it's that time of year again - time to get ready for Christmas. For most of you, it's too cold to…
One of the great things I love about the sport of kayaking (and fishing from kayaks) is getting someone…
There was a time when gift giving between kayakers was pretty basic. Many of the items that can be…
It was just an hour before a full moon rise on the north Pacific. I was out kayaking beyond the town's…
Let's talk flashlights for sea kayaking. I want to share with you some thoughts on handheld flashlights…
Ever tried to really get a steady view through binoculars while on the water? Even on a calm surface,…
By Tom Watson I contend, and will steadfastly debate, that the knife is the second most vital tool…
In the mid-seventies, I shared an afternoon with the famous woodsman, Calvin Rutstrum, whose flagship…
7 out of 10 camera repair requests are because the camera got dropped, the other 3 are because the…
One of the great companion activities associated with paddling is photography. The quietness of the…
Creekboating is as much a game of strategy as it is a sport. Half of your time on creeks is spent…
Whether you've ever had to portage a kayak any distance or merely move it up the beach from water's edge…
Recently a buddy of mine needed an extra kayak for one of his out of town guests to use for the…
The more I look around, the more kayaks I see out on the water. I have often wondered when the market…
I always tell my students "when nature calls, answer!" If you are in your kayak and out on the water how…
"Clip in for a tow." It is such a simple phrase yet the implications, concerns and challenges are…
Sailing a canoe, the act of being propelled across a large lake or wide river, can be absolutely…
Even the best paddlers goof up occasionally, which is why they take small stuff so seriously. When…
In this video, Jeff Little shows you how to install a rod holder on a fishing kayak. Now, I already…
Video Transcript Straps have a nearly infinite amount of uses. Keeping them organized will make them…
DIRECTIONS: Fill float bag with 2 cups soapy water Fully inflate the bag Sit on float bag Look for…
Kayaks have spray skirts. Canoes have airbags. They're equally as important. You could blow them up with…