The Kayak Cafe

Ryan Matylewicz is more than just a tournament angler—he’s a proven winner with a full plate outside of fishing. From building a successful excavation company from the ground up to stacking trophies on the tournament trail, Ryan has found a way to balance business, family, and elite-level kayak bass fishing.In this episode of The Kayak Cafe Podcast, we dive into what it really takes to compete—and win—at the highest level while managing real-life responsibilities.Ryan breaks down:His recent Bassmaster Kayak Series win in FloridaHow he competes against top anglers on unfamiliar watersThe mindset behind consistent tournament successBalancing fishing with running a growing excavation businessThe role of forward-facing sonar, mapping, and fish behaviorWhy keeping an open mind is the key to getting betterFrom grinding all day on the water to grinding it out in business, this episode is about discipline, adaptability, and doing whatever it takes to win.If you’ve ever wondered how top anglers make it happen without fishing full-time, this is the episode you need to hear.👉 “The biggest thing is just keeping an open mind… I’ll learn from anybody.”🎣 Subscribe for more episodes:📩 Want to partner with USA Kayak Fishing Magazine?Drop us a message or visit: www.USAKayakFishingMagazine.com