KAYAKING & RAFTING

Choosing to run whitewater, and doing it successfully, can be a highlight on your next canoe trip. Jumping in over your head, however, can ruin your trip or at least your gear. Often your choice and success comes down to your ability to read water—the language of rivers—and understand what it is trying to communicate

[embedded content] Published on January 11th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Dane Jackson as he comes straight back to Africa after Kenya, down the mighty Zambezi, finishing off 2021 the right way with the boys! Tags: africa, big water, dane jackson, zambezi

Many boaters enjoy spending a bright and sunny day on the water in the winter and early spring. What looks like a perfect day can quickly become hazardous if you end up in frigid waters, so it’s important to understand the extra precautions to take during the off-season. Follow these tips to stay safe when

[embedded content] Published on January 10th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow young UK team the « River Rascals » throughout 2021: « River Rascals is a team of three young paddlers based in Wales who produce kayaking videos on YouTube. 2021 was a great year for the River Rascals; we really stepped up our game and challenged

Some people trace the birth of kayak fishing to the first kayak with rod holders. Even before boat manufacturers caught up with the trend, anglers were rigging kayaks with PVC pipe and flush mount rod holders. In fact, you could say the development of fishing kayaks coincides with the advancements in rod holders. We’ve rounded

The first sea kayakers devised the balance brace as a means of gaining stability in rough water and a way to stretch out their lower bodies without leaving their boats. In the balance brace maneuver, the kayak is held at the capsize point indefinitely—without ever going over—using the flotation of the upper body and Greenland-style

For the best way to kayak small drops, look no further than the boof. Boofing lifts you clean off the lip of a drop and prevents your bow from diving on landing. Even in the best conditions, you need to choose the right boof and pay attention to the bow–stern trajectory of the boat, because

Sheepshead are distinctive for their black bars and creepy teeth, but the so-called “convict fish” is also a prolific bait thief. Criminal tendencies aside, they make a great winter target for anglers in Florida. JC, host of Rad Reeling Fishing, shows off his expertise by reeling in a string of keeper sheepers. He shares a

[embedded content] Published on January 6th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Irish paddler Fionn McNally throughout 2021 « Got some quality boating done this year despite Covid 19 restrictions and made my return to the International Stage after 5 years! » Category: ProSponsors: Freefall PaddlesShot on location: Ireland >>> ENTER THE NRS REEL WORLD VOL.6 <<<WATCH The

Don’t get Todd Frank started on pro deals. The veteran retailer owns The Trail Head and Trail Head River Sports in Missoula, Montana, where seemingly everyone in town has a pro deal or a hookup. You already know what he’s going to say. “There’s not a day that goes by where we’re not faced with

Hobie Pro Jordan Marshall says, “Growing up, I remember my dad throwing three lures, one of them was a spinnerbait.” Marshall recently placed second in the Hobie Tournament of Champions using a spinnerbait. He explains why spinnerbaits are the unsung heroes of bass fishing lures, and your best bet to land a lunker in the

[embedded content] Published on January 5th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow NZ talent Oliver English throughout 2021 « 2021 was the year that brought dreams to life! It has been an all time year of traveling and paddling. I am grateful for all the amazing people that I had the pleaser of meeting and for

You may have heard a tale or two about fish falling from the sky, but the phenomenon is super unusual to see in action. Some Texarkana residents caught an eyeful just prior to New Year’s Eve after a storm passed through town, raining small fish on local streets. Is it a lucky omen? We’re not

My kayak is littered with fishing tools. I keep a pair of scissors and a pair of pliers on the front of my gear crate. A set of snippers dangles from a tether on my life vest. In my ditch bag, I have a multitool and folding knife. To handle big fish, I stick a

[embedded content] Published on January 4th, 2022 | by Kayak Session Follow Kurt Zontek throughout 2021! « I spent the first few months of 2021 recovering from knee surgery, and had the goal of running as many waterfalls as possible as soon as I recovered. I started out my season in Montana, and had the opportunity

This pandemic has turned the retail game on its head. Used to be, you waited for customers in a store full of stuff. Now you wait for stuff in a store full of customers. So, what do you do when there’s nothing to sell? Humans are adaptable creatures, and retail humans more so than most.