THOMPSON, N.D. – Bryan Ford has a nice fishing boat parked in his yard, but it probably won’t see water this summer. Don’t feel too bad for Ford, though, he’s still getting plenty of quality time on ...

Whether you’re a waterfowl hunter, an angler, or both, you’ve likely pondered the canoe vs kayak question. Each watercraft has its merits, and they’re both excellent choices for traversing small ...

Having seen how things have transpired on Michigan’s bountiful waterways, I have little doubt that the kayak has become the ...

I grew up fishing with my dad from the shore, or sometimes from a rowboat or canoe. We never caught much. Although these were "fishing trips," I recall spending more time paddling than casting.

DULUTH, Minn.—Some evenings, Rob Roningen doesn’t want to mess with launching his big boat and trolling Lake Superior with a few friends and eight or 10 fishing rods. So, he loads up his 14-foot ...

Take your time, and begin with the basic equipment that will get you on the water catching fish. Let’s assume you have a paddle and a PFD, so we won’t talk about those. Ninety percent of the people I ...

Change happens fast in kayak fishing. In just 20 years, we've gone from recreational kayaks with rod holders to mini-motorboats with five-figure price tags. And the rapid change extends beyond boats ...

The problem with waiting for that new piece of outdoor equipment is just that — the waiting. And the online tracking services offered by the big transportation companies only serve to make the waiting ...

Which fishing kayak is best? If you love fishing, being limited to the shoreline can be frustrating and disappointing, but not everyone can afford or find space for a fishing boat. A fishing kayak is ...

Have you ever noticed those bright and shiny kids’ kayaks stacked up outside of Walmart during warmer months? I bought one for my son, Jamie, when he turned five last year. They’re so inexpensive that ...