How do fishing crimps work? When an aluminum sleeve is crimped, the soft metal has to move somewhere — just like toothpaste oozing from both ends of a tube being squeezed in the middle. Crimping will push the thimble away … Continue reading →

Can I put kayak directly on roof rack? Place Your Kayak or Canoe on the Roof Rack If you are tying the kayak directly to the crossbars of the roof rack, place the boat upside down on the rack. Placing … Continue reading →

Where do you put the cleat on a flagpole? Flagpole Cleats for Securing Your Flag’s Halyard. A cleat is used at the bottom of your flagpole to secure the halyard, or rope, and keep your flag flying high. How do … Continue reading →

Deploy the skeg or rudder when winds are pushing the kayak from the rear. Tail winds push the kayak around, making it hard to track and stay in a straight line. Push the rudder slightly to the opposite side the … Continue reading →

Going in circles while in a paddled craft such as a kayak/canoe/raft means that there is more force being applied on one side than the other (this is also how you turn the craft). If you notice that you are … Continue reading →

What is the best bait for redfish? mulletDuring the spring, the best baitfish to use are mullet, pilchards, greenies or pogies. Although redfish also eat shellfish and crabs, they’ll eat the prey that’s easiest. If you’re not able to get … Continue reading →

Seat and Footrest Positioning The distance between your seat and footrest should be such that your legs are bent at roughly a 120 to 130 degree angle. Your knees need to be in the right position so that you can … Continue reading →

Attach the line to a bow cleat. Never tie the line to the stern: the additional weight could bring on water. Slowly lower the anchor from the bow, rather than the stern, to avoid capsizing or swamping. When the anchor … Continue reading →

Kayak Gear Kayak. Paddle (1 per paddler), plus spare. Personal flotation device (1 per paddler) Bilge pump. Spray skirt (for cold weather/water) Dry bag for personal items. Headlamp/light with extra batteries (in case you’re out after dusk) Signaling whistle. What … Continue reading →

After carefully considering the models on the market, it was clear that one kayak seat was at least a few steps ahead of the rest: the Surf to Summit GTS Expedition High Back Seat. Its contoured shape, high seat back, … Continue reading →

For cold weather and water, I prefer wearing a drysuit, with built-in dry socks. It keeps your body heat contained within one piece of gear, you can put your feet in the water without getting your feet wet, and you … Continue reading →

As a result, there are always extras hanging around, and these sturdy plastic crates have been a cornerstone of homemade furniture for decades. There’s no doubt that one milk crate is sturdy enough to stand on. You may have even … Continue reading →

It’s a very good price for a carbon shaft paddle and the weight is amazing! The shaft is a slightly smaller diameter than my standard shaft Werner paddle and I actually like a this smaller diameter since I’m a 5’4″ … Continue reading →

Have the part of the paddle blade that is concave or smooth facing you, the face of the paddle is the part you want to pull through the water. Have your paddle right-side up. Many kayak paddles are asymmetrical meaning … Continue reading →

The divider is used to adjust the crate’s size to your puppy’s size. As your dog grows, the divider can be moved to allow more room for your dog to move. A dog does not like to soil his/her sleeping … Continue reading →