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Here’s the homepage for all paddlecraft information! Choose a category below to view gear reviews, modification how-to’s, and tips on fishing from your kayak or SUP!

Snook & Tarpon In Hidden Lakes: Fun Backcountry Adventure

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring untouched fishing spots where few anglers can get to, you’re going to love this. My dad and I geared...
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Anchor Trolley & Pin Explained: Positioning for Inshore Fishing

Positioning is one of the most overlooked yet critical elements of inshore fishing. Whether you’re working a shallow flat, targeting structure, or holding steady against...
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Setting The Hook On A Fish – Kayak vs. Boat vs. Land

Setting the hook on a fish is pretty straight forward……..right?? Believe it or not, you may be missing hook sets based on the “platform” you...
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Crucial Kayak Maintenance Tips for Saltwater Anglers [Member Makeover]

On this trip, Coach Pat met up with Salt Strong Member Matt Robinson and his brand-new kayak to do some fishing. The summer trends were...
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Fishing After Cold Fronts In High Wind Conditions [Case Study]

This report is a great case study for how to catch some good fish right after a strong cold front pushes through. These high wind...
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Emergency Trolling Motor Repair Kit (Everything You Need)

For the worst-case scenario, I always like to bring an Emergency Trolling Motor Repair Kit with me on my fishing trips. The exact products...
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Kayak & Paddlecraft Anchoring [Mini-Course]

It’s kayak time! I have seen quite a few questions come in lately on anchoring a kayak and/or paddleboard. Anchoring is a critical part of...
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Highlights From The First Ever Fishing Trip On My Newly Motorized SUP!!!

This was my first ever fishing trip on a motorized SUP paddleboard with an engine on the back and it was an absolute blast...
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First Ever Fishing Trip With My Motorized L2Fish Paddleboard [Insider Report]

I joined a few fellow watercraft fishing enthusiasts to fish super skinny water to try to find fish on my newly motorized L2Fish Paddleboard! This...
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Inshore Saltwater Fishing Kayak Buyer’s Guide [Mini-Course]

“How should I choose a fishing kayak?” This is a very common question, and while it seems simple, it’s actually very complex. Buying a fishing...
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End-To-End Walkthrough Of My Inshore Saltwater Fishing Kayak

Lately, tons of requests have come in for me to show an end-to-end walkthrough of my Inshore Saltwater Fishing Kayak...
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Bixpy J-2 Outboard Kit Review [Pros, Cons, & More]

In this video, we're going to talk about the Bixpy J-2 Outboard Kit! I first saw one of these back at iCast in 2017 and since then it's...
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Kayak Tow Fishing Trip Through Ozello Backwaters [Fishing Report]

Last week, I went on a Kayak Tow Fishing Trip to Ozello, FL with Insider Member Darin OBrien. Never had I ever been towed out to fishing...
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Kayak Tow Trip To Ozello Backwaters [Insider Report]

This Insider Report shows a fun exploration trip in which we caught a slam in spite of having to completely change plans due to ramp closure.
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Do You Really Need A Fish Finder For Inshore Fishing?

Do you really need a fish finder for inshore fishing? What are the benefits of having a fish finder out on the water with you? The truth...
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