Fishing Systems
A Three-Rod System for Shallow-River Kayak Fishing
A compact rod system covering finesse presentations, general bass fishing, moving baits, and heavier cover without unnecessary duplication.
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Practical systems, thoughtful gear recommendations, and useful equipment for fishing, exploring, and everyday life connected to the water.
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The gear and systems that best define our approach.
Fishing Systems
A Three-Rod System for Shallow-River Kayak Fishing
A compact rod system covering finesse presentations, general bass fishing, moving baits, and heavier cover without unnecessary duplication.
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Fishing Systems
My Favorite Fox River Baits
The small group of baits I keep reaching for after years of fishing the same kinds of Fox River cover.
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Safety & Preparedness
Choosing a River Knife
How to choose, carry, and test a river knife for cutting rope, line, webbing, and other entanglement hazards around a kayak.
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Fishing Systems
Build a smaller, more capable fishing system.
Rod coverage, presentation choices, and compact tackle systems built around how and where you fish.
Fishing Systems
How Many Fishing Rods Should You Carry in a Kayak?
How deck space, technique coverage, trip length, redundancy, and habitat should determine the number of rods you bring.
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Fishing Systems
The Ned Rig I Actually Fish on the Fox River
A current-driven Fox River Ned-rig system using light tackle, snag-resistant heads, and minimal rod movement around vertical structure.
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Prepare for the problems worth solving.
Essential gear, useful redundancy, and practical preparation for problems on the water and road.
Safety & Preparedness
What Safety Gear Belongs on a River Fishing Kayak?
The essential safety equipment to carry, where to store it, and how conditions should change the loadout.
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Safety & Preparedness
How to Choose a PFD for Kayaking
How to choose a kayak PFD that works with the seat, allows a full paddling and casting motion, fits securely, and carries only useful essentials.
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Safety & Preparedness
Emergency Gear I Keep in My Vehicle
A practical vehicle emergency kit for local fishing and kayaking trips, covering recovery, minor injuries, dead batteries, tire problems, and unexpected delays.
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Dress for the water, weather, and day.
Layering, sun protection, mobility, and clothing systems shaped by water, wind, and temperature.
Clothing & Conditions
What I Wear for Warm-Weather Kayak Fishing
A practical warm-weather kayak-fishing clothing system built around sun coverage, quick-drying layers, protected footwear, and keeping essential gear attached.
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Clothing & Conditions
What I Wear for Cool-Weather Kayak Fishing
How water temperature, air temperature, wind, and the hourly forecast define a practical cool-weather kayak-fishing clothing system.
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