Garmin Striker 4 vs Lowrance Hook 2 4x Best budget fish finder

Garmin Striker 4 vs Lowrance Hook 2 4x Best budget fish finder

Both the Garmin Striker 4 and the Lowrance 2 4x are capable fish finders. But I have to give a slight advantage to the Striker 4, especially when trying to detect fish holding close to the bottom. The Striker 4 was also slightly faster and snappier to operate. I have a love, hate relationship with…

How to find fish without a fish finder (trout and other species)
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How to find fish without a fish finder (trout and other species)

I have been kayak fishing for years, and most of the time I do not use a fish finder but I can still consistently get onto trout and many other species of fish. The reason why I don,t use a fish finder is that I often kill mine, and also out of stubbornness. I like…

Which fishing kayak paddles the faster (A look at high performance paddling kayaks)

Which fishing kayak paddles the faster (A look at high performance paddling kayaks)

This topic is a quick overview of some of my favorite high performance fishing kayaks designed for paddling. In my opinion, and for the style of fishing I do I find the vast majority of fishing kayaks to be terrible, with too much emphasis placed on stability so performance suffers. With a few smart design…

10 Reasons why a kayak is my first choice for trout fishing
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10 Reasons why a kayak is my first choice for trout fishing

I have played around with boats, float tubes, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, and various other watercraft over the years, and despite learning to paddle in a canoe I keep returning to Kayaks. While all watercraft have their strengths and weaknesses, I have found kayaks to be the best compromise at least when it comes to…

(Opinion) Most new fishing kayaks are dreadful, and I will explain why

(Opinion) Most new fishing kayaks are dreadful, and I will explain why

At times it seems fishing kayaks are getting fatter faster than our waistlines, and with every extra pound they put on they become less versatile and capable of what a kayak does best. Kayaks are meant to be lightweight, maneuverable, stealthy watercraft that can handle all but the worst weather conditions. I have been kayak…

Best speed to paddle when trolling for trout (Slow vs Fast?)
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Best speed to paddle when trolling for trout (Slow vs Fast?)

Welcome to my guide on the best speed to paddle when targeting trout. In the chart below I have listed the most efficient speed range to troll at when targeting trout. When the water is cold (Less than 44f), troll towards the slower end of this range. When the water is at a more normal…