KAYAKING & RAFTING

Even bass get lock jaw. When the conditions are at their worst and the fish are not interested in eating, it’s time to break out the finesse lures. Like the name says, a finesse lure is designed to move slowly and work carefully. The three-inch soft plastic lure on a light jighead is a perfect

[embedded content] Published on March 5th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Danes back on the freestyle hustle! Over the past week the have been some big rains hitting the east coast! Dane says;‘The Caney Fork is a great run on its own, but when the water gets high a super fun wave forms at the

From dam removals to hatcheries and habitat restoration, conservationists are pulling out all the stops to help save salmon fisheries. That includes companies like Whooshh Innovations, which developed an amazing, high-tech fish cannon to help spawning salmon pass over dams in seconds. No doubt the fish have some stories to tell at the end of their

The thought of tossing a 16-foot canoe over your head and down onto the base of your neck can be intimidating—until you’ve been schooled in the finer technical points of the one-person canoe lift. As impressive as it looks, the weight of the canoe is easily managed by most canoeists. The secret is to position

[embedded content] Published on March 4th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow NZ charger George Snook through his recent summer adventures in what could be considered as whitewater paradise! Tags: kayaking, new zealand, paradise, Whitewater Kayaking

[embedded content] Published on March 3rd, 2022 | by Kayak Session Are you bored of using your paddles? Well take a leaf out of Roberts book and start sending with your hands. Awesome video of some sick moves in Chile. Tags: chile, creeking, Hand Paddle, kayaking, whitewater

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely been on the receiving end of the ocean’s fury–perhaps more than once. Of course, even the most experienced paddler can still wipe out on a wave, but with training, determination, and a methodical approach, you can substantially lower your chances of losing control.

No one knows how soon after the invention of the standup paddleboard someone took one fishing. But for BOTE pro Harry Madison and other SUP anglers, the shallow draft, lightweight and stable boards are perfect for fishing the flats. “Anything that involves sight fishing is perfect for a paddleboard,” he says. Madison spends most of the

One reason paddleboarding is so popular is because it meshes so well with our hustle bustle lives. SUP, for the most part, is what I call a grab-and-go sport, like trail running and road cycling. You can do it just about anywhere at a moment’s notice if you already have a board and the gear.

When you fish South Carolina’s Lowcountry, remember you might be in someone else’s spot—and that someone might have flippers. While casting for redfish, Beaufort SC Fishing host Houston Stewart recently found himself competing against a pair of hunting dolphins. The marine mammals may have scared off Stewart’s quarry, but they also gave him some unique

[embedded content] Published on March 2nd, 2022 | by Kayak Session Straight out of Zam the boys are not wasting any time at getting back into it, they’ve lucked out. Just over the border in Italy the Rienz gorge is releasing the whole winter due to the dam needing repairs #FuckDams Tags: Adrian Mattern, bren

It would be right to assume we’ve accumulated our fair share of Grand Canyon video watch-time over the years. But this new video, well, it just hits different. Maybe it’s the references to “canyoneering” and “scouting drops” in the midst of a full-blown rap verse–or maybe it’s the fact that these guys and gals are

Bottom fishing is often written off as a no brainer, unless you target the reefs and wrecks for brute grouper and snapper. Bouncing a sinker and bait on a heavy rod may seem simple, but it’s not so easy to retrieve big, bottom-dwelling fish living deep in structure. The skills learned on denizens of the

As more and more visitors try to capture that once-in-a-lifetime photo, some have little regard and respect towards the wildlife being photographed. The ethical engagement of wildlife photography ensures an animal’s natural behavior remains intact, allowing for a natural wildlife experience for the viewer while ensuring that being photographed doesn’t stress the animal. Stressed animals

As summer progresses and the memories of matching mayfly hatches fades away, some of the best dry fly action is heating up. Take advantage of those long afternoons and learn how to pick the right timing and pattern when you fish dry flies for trout. How to Fish Dry Flies for Trout Late summer and

[embedded content] Published on February 27th, 2022 | by Kayak Session A couple months back, the EggStream kayak team ventured through parts of Kenya and found some gold with some high quality free falling. Watch their adventures in this sick edit. Tags: creeking, freefalling, kayaking, kenya, waterfalls, Whitewater Kayaking