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Pontos Introduces a 7.3-Pound Packable Skin-on-Frame Kayak

September 12, 2026

Tournament IQ is a software that has made being a tournament directors job easy.

The Part of Tournament Fishing Nobody Sees -By Karl Wynn — Maryland

September 11, 2026

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Sponsor Highlight: Veteran Cranks – Hand-Painted Lures With a Mission

September 12, 2026

LATEST KAYAK FISHING NEWS

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Why Texas Kingfish Season Just Became a Kayak Game

You’re Allowed to Have a Hobby Again

Hand-painted American flag fishing lure by Veteran Cranks displayed on a clear acrylic stand

Sponsor Highlight: Veteran Cranks – Hand-Painted Lures With a Mission

Orange Pontos packable skin-on-frame kayak resting beside a lakeside shore

Pontos Introduces a 7.3-Pound Packable Skin-on-Frame Kayak

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Heroes on the Water is a veteran give back organization that takes active duty, retired, military and their families kayak fishing.

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GEAR TESTED ON THE WATER

Hand-painted American flag fishing lure by Veteran Cranks displayed on a clear acrylic stand

Sponsor Highlight: Veteran Cranks – Hand-Painted Lures With a Mission

Orange Pontos packable skin-on-frame kayak resting beside a lakeside shore

Pontos Introduces a 7.3-Pound Packable Skin-on-Frame Kayak

Kayak Fishing Gear Essentials needed to make every trip a success and

Kayak Fishing Gear Essentials: What You Need and Why It Matters

A kayak angler asking the question what kind of kayak is best for fishing. He appears to be confused with his hands raised, wearing a PFD.

What kind of kayak is best for fishing: sit-on-top or sit-inside?

THE KAYAK CAFE

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Chad Brock talks about Content Creation.

A conversation about creating better fishing content, growing an audience, and sharing authentic stories from the water.

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LATEST EPISODES

The Kayak Cafe first podcast episode graphic featuring host Roy Widgeon and David Sanchez, the first USA Kayak Fishing Magazine cover angler, holding a redfish.

The Kayak Cafe’s First Episode: David Sanchez on Redfish, Bass, and the Road Ahead

September 12, 2026

FROM THE USAKFM FIELD TEAM

David sanchez founding member of the USA Kayak Fishing Magazine Field Team standing holding a KingFish next to his kayak

Why Texas Kingfish Season Just Became a Kayak Game

September 15, 2026

You’re Allowed to Have a Hobby Again

September 14, 2026

Hand-painted American flag fishing lure by Veteran Cranks displayed on a clear acrylic stand

Sponsor Highlight: Veteran Cranks – Hand-Painted Lures With a Mission

September 12, 2026

The Kayak Cafe first podcast episode graphic featuring host Roy Widgeon and David Sanchez, the first USA Kayak Fishing Magazine cover angler, holding a redfish.

The Kayak Cafe’s First Episode: David Sanchez on Redfish, Bass, and the Road Ahead

September 12, 2026

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August 2026 Kayak Camping Issue

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Camping for Tournaments
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