Competitive kayak fishing is exploding in popularity, mainly because it’s far more accessible to anglers than the Bassmaster series or Major League Fishing. Many of our tournaments are open to anyone ...

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.

Before you can catch a fish, you have to find it! The first accessory most anglers add to their fishing kayak is a fish finder . At the very least, a simple sonar displays water depth. At the other ...