Kayakjak's Fishing Intel Podcast

“Every angler knows there’s something special about walking into a bait and tackle shop before daylight — coffee brewing, stories being swapped, and the quiet anticipation of what the day might bring. Today, we’re sitting down with the team behind McGinness Bait and Tackle to talk about what it takes to open the doors, stock the shelves, and build something that serves more than just customers — it serves a fishing community. From entrepreneurship to local patterns and everything in between, this is the story behind the shop.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Let's talk fishing! "Conversations with Kayakjak" features Jermaine Kvb Simpson live Thursday evening right here and on YouTube! Plus! We will visit about some of the great kayak fishing opportunities going on right now and the near future! #KBF This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Join us in this "Conversations with Kayakjak" episode as we bring on Kayak Kushion who sponsors our "Fishing for 2026" bass challenge and Clayton Westgate who achieved this goal in 2025. We will discuss the revolutionary Kayak Kushion and how it has make kayak fishing a lot more comfortable! How did Westgate catch all those bass? Some say the goal was impossible but it was achieved by two anglers in 2025. We will also dive into the area events and what the KBF is doing nationally to make kayak fishing better! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode Mark Fehner and Kayakjak discuss the 2026 season and what the KBF (Kayak Bass Fishing) has to offer for anglers of all ability levels in the upcoming season! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

What about you? What is your favorite fishing memory from 2025? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in on this special episode as we dig deeper into these “Yakpreneurs” that have developed kayak fishing products that have changed the game! Steve Billington from Trash Panda Decals and David Shricker from Wilder Side give us the insight on how their products have become a staple for anglers all across the country. And that’s not all! We also have our designated Co-Host Holly Cittadino who is an up and coming angler in the kayak fishing world! Links:Wilder Side Freedom LauncherTrash Panda DecalsHolly Cittadino@TNYakGirlFacebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!The Semi-Finals of the YakOffs has started! Trevor Powell and Paul Glass face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!The Quarterfinals of the YakOffs has started! Jeff Burlingame and Justin Floyd face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

When an angler is in need the kayak fishing community always responds! “The Charlie Sanders Story” needs to be told and we will have several guests on tomorrow evening that along with Charlie Sanders will tell us about the extraordinary efforts that took place to help this passionate young man out in a very adverse situation. Other guests include Malone Auto Racks, Thad Moody, Charlies Parents, and Chad Hoover. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Getting into the kayak fishing game is exciting, affordable, and one of the best ways to connect with the water. In this podcast Kayakjak and Co-Host Steve Billington give us ideas on how to get started, gear you might need, safety precautions, challenges and lessons learned, with moments and experiences to help you shorten the learning curve and make kayak fishing a fun and enjoyable time for you and your friends. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!The Quarterfinals of the YakOffs has started! Daren Wendell and Paul Glass face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in as our guests, Wyatt Hammond, Justin Faircloth, Jessie Hazen and Mark Fehner tell their stories of success from the KBF National Championship held at Guntersville Lake in Alabama! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!The Quarterfinals of the YakOffs has started! Trevor Powell and Crystal Borkes faced off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Lake of the Ozarks is well known as a recreation destination with thousands of docks lining it’s over 1,100 miles of shorelines Boats of all sizes touring the numerous fingers along this “Magic Dragon” as it is sometimes called. The Eco Fishing Shop Big Bass 250 brought more than 180 kayak anglers together to see who could catch the biggest bass and offered a $10,000 bounty for it. Not only that but also a top cash prize of an additional $7,000 to the angler who accumulated the most inches on five bass! Additional payouts were earned by an additional nine anglers. To make this event even more enticing, The Eco Fishing Shop offered a drawing for over $40,000 in additional prizes including kayaks and accessories!In this episode Kayakjak and Co-Host Trey Dawson bring on the top three finishers, Tommy Brown, Clint Pippen, and Lance Burris along with the founder of this event, Travis Randall. Listen in and hear some great stories on how these guys had so mjuch success on the LOZ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!Week 8 of YakOffs voting is now open! Jake Suvak and Luis Delgado face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!Week 7 of YakOffs voting is now open! Chad Gerlich vs Chuck Earls face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!Week 6 of YakOffs voting is now open! Justin Floyd and Matt Charatte face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes! Week 5 of YakOffs voting is now open🎣 Jeff Burlingame from @aaanglers and Walton Doyal @_walt_d_ face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Wireless steering pedals? Hydraulic kayak brakes? Paul Glass and Romel Labrador faced off this week in the third bracket of the Kayak Angler Magazine’s 2025 Yakoff Awards and the innovations they have created for their kayaks are beyond remarkable! The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes! Check this podcast out! It’s a dandy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The "YakOff" is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest "tricked-out fishing rig" or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The Fall Yakoff Awards are coming up soon! The brackets will be drawn in just a few days and we have a weekly showdown between two kayak anglers with you, the voters deciding who moves on! Stay tuned! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Josh Chrenko joinsKayakjak for an indepth recap of his victory on the Upper Mississippi in the Kayak Adventure Series event “Achigan’s Mississippi Bronzequest” recently. Chrenko is the Co-Founder of Achigan Brand a company specializing in smallmouth bass fishing gear and apparel. He also Co-hosts the podcast “Smallie Talk” covering topics on smallmouth fishing.He is a world class tournament angler and competed at the highest levels in kayak bass fishing. He is an absolute expert when it comes to smallmouth bass fishing and recently won the Kayak Adventure Series event on the Upper Mississippi. Chrenko shares his expertise with enthusiasm through podcasts, articles, and seminars. He has also created a soft swimbait that sells out in minutes when drops are made. No matter the craft, whether it be kayak, inflatable raft, or jet boat, Chrenko is a smallmouth junkie that eats, sleeps, and breathes smallmouth fishing! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

With March Madness in full swing what better to warm up your bracket picking ability with the Kayak Angler Magazine “Yakoff” Awards! The Yakoff Awards were created to provide an opportunity for the kayak fishing community to engage socially, learn from one another, ask questions, give answers and ideas so we can MacGyver our plastic boats to best suit our personal needs and enhance our precious time on the water. This is an NCAA bracket-style tournament-the inaugural YakOffs pits professional kayak anglers against one another en route to becoming the YakOff Champion! Plus, the winner earns: • A spotlight in Kayak Angler’s 2025 Summer Print Issue • A branded spotlight page on kayakanglermag.com • The YakOff Trophy and bragging rights • $2,500.00 USD cash prize! Through stories, pictures, videos, interviews and engagement, audience will vote weekly on who moves forward in the competition and is crowned the inaugural YakOff Champion! Follow along on their socials, vote weekly and watch for ways to earn extra entries for a chance to win a decked-out, motorized kayak of your own valued at over $5,000! Join hosts Kayakjak and Keith Stevenson from Kayak Angler Magazine as they goes live Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. (CST) and listen to the eighth bracket showdown between Seth Yates and Chad Davison who are duking it out this week in Round 2! You can even start voting at https://kayakanglermag.com/yakoff-awa... today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Taking a photo of our fish catches has been a method to show others our accomplishment. Back in the day tournament anglers would bring in their stringer of fish to be weighed. Then came along live wells to keep the fish healthy for release. But what about on a kayak? They aren't equipped to live well. Kayak anglers started recording their catches with tape measures, the Golden Rule measuring board and other measuring devices. Then came along the "Hawg Trough" and currently the "Ketch" board and YakAttack "Leaderboard." With these advancements came along a "real time" catch, photo, release application that records an angler's catches. This provided the tournament scene a method to validate catches for placement. Photos are taken with a digital camera or smartphone. The photo is uploaded to the application and the fish is immediately released without further harm. The picture is recorded and applied to a leader board for an assigned competition. This determines the ranking based on the number and length of fish the angler catches during a certain time period.Our next show features Dwayne Walley, the creator of TourneyX which provides the opportunity to record our catches in real time. We will explore the evolution of how we have measured fish through the last three decades. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

With March Madness in full swing what better to warm up your bracket picking ability with the Kayak Angler Magazine “Yakoff” Awards! The Yakoff Awards were created to provide an opportunity for the kayak fishing community to engage socially, learn from one another, ask questions, give answers and ideas so we can MacGyver our plastic boats to best suit our personal needs and enhance our precious time on the water. This is an NCAA bracket-style tournament-the inaugural YakOffs pits professional kayak anglers against one another en route to becoming the YakOff Champion! Plus, the winner earns: • A spotlight in Kayak Angler’s 2025 Summer Print Issue • A branded spotlight page on kayakanglermag.com • The YakOff Trophy and bragging rights • $2,500.00 USD cash prize! Through stories, pictures, videos, interviews and engagement, audience will vote weekly on who moves forward in the competition and is crowned the inaugural YakOff Champion! Follow along on their socials, vote weekly and watch for ways to earn extra entries for a chance to win a decked-out, motorized kayak of your own valued at over $5,000! Join hosts Kayakjak and Keith Stevenson from Kayak Angler Magazine as they goes live Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. (CST) and listen to the eighth bracket showdown between Ethan Jett and Austin Hoover who are duking it out this week in Round 2! You can even start voting at https://kayakanglermag.com/yakoff-awa... today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

With March Madness in full swing what better to warm up your bracket picking ability with the Kayak Angler Magazine “YakOff” Awards! The YakOff Awards were created to provide an opportunity for the kayak fishing community to engage socially, learn from one another, ask questions, give answers and ideas so we can MacGyver our plastic boats to best suit our personal needs and enhance our precious time on the water. This is an NCAA bracket-style tournament-the inaugural YakOffs pits professional kayak anglers against one another en route to becoming the YakOff Champion! Plus, the winner earns: • A spotlight in Kayak Angler’s 2025 Summer Print Issue • A branded spotlight page on kayakanglermag.com • The YakOff Trophy and bragging rights • $2,500.00 USD cash prize! Through stories, pictures, videos, interviews and engagement, audience will vote weekly on who moves forward in the competition and is crowned the inaugural YakOff Champion! Follow along on their socials, vote weekly and watch for ways to earn extra entries for a chance to win a decked-out, motorized kayak of your own valued at over $3,400! Listen in as Gene Jensen and Aaron Miller who are duking it out this week! You can even start voting at https://kayakanglermag.com/yakoff-awa... today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Dean Thomas was one of the first in the sport of kayak fishing and is one of the most experienced guides in the country. Residing in Aransas Pass, Texas where one can find some of the best fishing in the country Thomas offers fishing trips, “eco-tours” and professional instruction. Thomas enjoys getting his clients on the water and helping them learn to improve their angling skills. He has over 40 years of experience on the Texas coast as a captain. One of the most passionate anglers you will ever meet! As one client mentioned, “Dean is the type of guide that makes one’s time on the water with him a memorable experience, whether the fish are biting or not.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

With March Madness in full swing what better to warm up your bracket picking ability with the Kayak Angler Magazine “YakOff” Awards! The YakOff Awards were created to provide an opportunity for the kayak fishing community to engage socially, learn from one another, ask questions, give answers and ideas so we can MacGyver our plastic boats to best suit our personal needs and enhance our precious time on the water. This is an NCAA bracket-style tournament-the inaugural YakOffs pits professional kayak anglers against one another en route to becoming the YakOff Champion! Plus, the winner earns: • A spotlight in Kayak Angler’s 2025 Summer Print Issue • A branded spotlight page on kayakanglermag.com • The YakOff Trophy and bragging rights • $2,500.00 USD cash prize! Through stories, pictures, videos, interviews and engagement, audience will vote weekly on who moves forward in the competition and is crowned the inaugural YakOff Champion! Follow along on their socials, vote weekly and watch for ways to earn extra entries for a chance to win a decked-out, motorized kayak of your own valued at over $3,400! Watch with host Keith Stevenson from Kayak Angler Magazine as he goes live Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. (CST) and listen to the sixth bracket showdown between Marty Hughes and Seth Yates who are duking it out this week! You can even start voting at https://kayakanglermag.com/yakoff-awa... today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

With March Madness in full swing what better to warm up your bracket picking ability with the Kayak Angler Magazine “YakOff” Awards! The YakOff Awards were created to provide an opportunity for the kayak fishing community to engage socially, learn from one another, ask questions, give answers and ideas so we can MacGyver our plastic boats to best suit our personal needs and enhance our precious time on the water. This is an NCAA bracket-style tournament-the inaugural YakOffs pits professional kayak anglers against one another en route to becoming the YakOff Champion! Plus, the winner earns: • A spotlight in Kayak Angler’s 2025 Summer Print Issue • A branded spotlight page on kayakanglermag.com • The YakOff Trophy and bragging rights • $2,500.00 USD cash prize! Through stories, pictures, videos, interviews and engagement, audience will vote weekly on who moves forward in the competition and is crowned the inaugural YakOff Champion! Follow along on their socials, vote weekly and watch for ways to earn extra entries for a chance to win a decked-out, motorized kayak of your own valued at over $5,000! Join Kayakjak and Co-Host Keith Stevenson from Kayak Angler Magazine as they go live Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. (CST) and listen to the fifth bracket showdown between Drew Gregory and Chad Davison who are duking it out this week! You can even start voting at https://kayakanglermag.com/yakoff-awa... today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

The "Kayak Fishing Story" continues with the legendary Jeff Little. While most well known for his work with Torqueedo, Little is an extrordinare when comes to kayak fishing instruction, guiding, safety, and videography. A true leader in the kayak fishing community, Little tells his story! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to kayak fishing and promotion Hoover and English are at the top of the leaderboard! They have both produced thousands of hours of content for the kayak fishing community and are now matched up on the first inaugural Yakoff Awards competition. You can vote for your favorite kayak setup here: Yakoff Awards This show was sponsored by Newport Vessels who makes a quality electric motor for kayaks and the overall title sponsor: Dhukr This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

This episode of the Yakoff Awards on "Conversations with Kayakjak" has Michael Pisano demonstrate the ingenious Dhukr tool designed to quickly and safely remove hooks from humans!DHUKR is ergonomically designed with stainless steel construction and easy to use in any environment, even on treble hooks alone! Your affordable, pocket-sized savior that removes fishhooks quickly and safely, right there on the water! No more ER drama, just peace of mind that fits your budget.We also visited with Jake Suvak and Dontrell Sullivan who are both facing off in the Kayak Angler Magazine inaugural Yakoff Awards. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Joining us at the Kayakjak's Sportsman's Expo was legendary "fish whisperer" Andy Moore who has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to any style of fishing! Andy was the The All American Kayak Series Angler of the Year and presented on "Catch and Release" and "The evolution and future of our sport" This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

As one of the most influential figures in the modern world of kayak fishing, Chad Hoover is well known for his relentless effort to grow this activity all across the globe. Hoover, a former U.S. Navy officer, an author, a tournament organizer, and content creator is well known all across the country from his legendary trek in kayak fishing. Hoover is the founder and CEO of Kayak Bass Fishing (KBF) with is the premier bass fishing tournament organization in the United States. This platform provides numerous levels of competition for anglers of all abilities regardless of female or male genders. He has elevated kayak fishing tournaments to an unprecedented level providing huge cash prizes, sponsorships, and world wide recognition. Chad Hoover also provides hundreds of videos on YouTube which has helped a good number of anglers learn about kayak fishing techniques, gear, and strategies used when fishing from a kayak. He is very engaging and even humorous in his efforts to bring more people to the kayak fishing community. As an advocate for the sport, Hoover has worked with many kayak and accessory brands to develop better and more efficient gear for the kayak angler. He also promotes safety on and off the water. Hoover has developed many kayak events that are held both online and live to provide local, regional, and national caliber competition. The “FishOps Catch22” is one great example of providing awareness for our war veterans who need our support as they return back to society from conflicts across the world. A genuine and authentic man that has brought much happiness to so many people who have experienced kayak fishing because of his efforts. Listen in as Chad Hoover tells his story with hosts Kayakjak (Marty Hughes) and Co-Host Trey Dawson in Part 1 of his journey. Website: Kayak Bass FishingFacebook: Kayak Bass Fishing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

With March Madness coming up what better to warm up your bracket picking ability with the Kayak Angler Magazine “YakOff” Awards!The YakOff Awards were created to provide an opportunity for the kayak fishing community to engage socially, learn from one another, ask questions, give answers and ideas so we can MacGyver our plastic boats to best suit our personal needs and enhance our precious time on the water.This is an NCAA bracket-style tournament-the inaugural YakOffs pits professional kayak anglers against one another en route to becoming the YakOff Champion!Plus, the winner earns:• A spotlight in Kayak Angler’s 2025 Summer Print Issue• A branded spotlight page on kayakanglermag.com• The YakOff Trophy and bragging rights• $2,500.00 USD cash prize!Through stories, pictures, videos, interviews and engagement, audience will vote weekly on who moves forward in the competition and is crowned the inaugural YakOff Champion!Follow along on their socials, vote weekly and watch for ways to earn extra entries for a chance to win a decked-out, motorized kayak of your own valued at over $5,000!You can listen to the second set of anglers Austin Hoover of Alabama and Gerald Smith of Texas who are duking it out this week! You can even start voting at https://kayakanglermag.com/yakoff-awards/ today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Kayak fishing tournaments can be both challenging and fun. Competitive anglers Gene Campbell of Colorado and Rick Valadez from Omaha, Nebraska discuss some of the positives and the challenges when competing in these derbies growing in popularity all across the country at the Kayakjak’s Sportsman’s Expo recently. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to catching catfish Stan Liberty and Bryan Drew’s names always pop up in Nebraska and bordering states. They both offered some great tactics they use to catch cats in this very informative presentation at the 2025 Kayakjak’s Sportsman’s Expo. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

During the 2025 Sportsman’s Expo we had a chance to hear from CP, Brady, and Andy with their thoughts to questions asked by area anglers. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

This week Kayakjak and Co-Host Trey Dawson will have Dee Kaminski a renowned kayak fishing guide who runs Reel Kayak Fishing Charters of Florida. Thanks to our sponsors who support this effort to tell the story. Kayak Bass Fishing, TourneyX, and Little Miami Outfitters. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we visit with San Diego native, Jim Sammons who is recognized worldwide as a pioneer in big game kayak fishing. He has had numerous television appearances along with his own series, The Kayak Fishing Show. His enthusiasm and lively personality along with his passion for kayak fishing has made him one of the most popular kayak anglers in the world. He is an incredible educator when it comes to teaching the basic fundamentals of big game fishing in the ocean. Listen in as we tell the story of Jim Sammons, legendary kayak angler! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

What a thrill it was to interview the legendary Dennis Spike with Co-Host Trey Dawson! The history of kayak fishing has numerous trails and the California coastline has some incredible stories to tell about these anglers who have ventured into the sea to catch fish. Spike is as authentic as it gets in this episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

Kayakjak and Co-Host Trey Dawson preview the upcoming "Kayak Fishing Story" and the guests that we will interview. We will also discuss a few of the events coming up in 2025. Join us for a fun preview and some great information about the anglers who helped build the foundation for what we have today in the kayak fishing world. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode guest Brady Storrs and renowned kayak angler from Nebraska discusses the state of competitive kayak fishing with Kayakjak. We also reveal the length of the 2,024th bass caught by KJ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe

We all dream of that epic adventure on our bucket lists that will give us memories of a lifetime. The adventure of Tim Berry and Cora Cooper is one to tell! They started out at the inception of the Missouri River up in Montana and paddled their way down to the Mississippi and on to the Gulf of Mexico this past summer of 2024 traveling 3,700 miles in 141 days. They tell their story of the incredible scenery, challenges, and of course the fun they had along the way. You will certainly be inspired by this epic story! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kayakjak.substack.com/subscribe