I’m hoping that might might find myself making a long drive to Salt Lake City next week for the Outdoor Retailer Summer show. Much like ICAST is to the fishing world, Outdoor Retailer is the largest outdoor sports tradeshow in the US. With over 300 paddlesports venders (and 1000 others), I’m excited most about heading [...]

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One of the greatest bounties to be had out of Pacific waters is Dungeness Crab. While crabbing is very different than the kayak fishing we enjoy, it can be done from a kayak as well. Companies like Promar, Scotty and Danielson have made products that make crabbing from your kayak easy to do.

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by far the coolest thing today was the new Lowrance scupper mount, especially if paired with the new Talon base. Way too cool, check out the photos. Diablo Paddlesports has a cool new front skirt aimed at fly anglers. It completely covers the front hatch and foot well area to avoid tangles. It’s sweet. Hobie’s [...]

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Last night was the new product showcase. Here are a couple of the goods. Much more to report through the week, stay tuned! Click through to see more, including the first video on YouTube of the Hobie Revo 11

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Starting on my first full rod build. I’ve been wanting to build a rod for awhile, and I figured, after doing a few repairs in the past, I can pull it off. Last time I was up at Cabelas, I found a “kit” in the bargin bins. For $10, a handle, seat, guides, thread, epoxy, [...]

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