Carrying on in Stage Two of The Paddling Year ~ Waves & Currents

Playak News Flash - December 2, 2014
The world's latest paddling headlines.

News Watch Headlines Carrying on in Stage Two of The Paddling Year Newfoundland Kayakoholic - Tony and I met in Bay Bulls this morning. Everybody else were either busy or had no desire to paddle today. No matter. It was a chilly but beautiful bright morning, and the wind was low. My Quest for Pike on the fly Jackson Kayak - Early on this Spring after have heard how fly fishing for pike is 'the best', I decided that my time had come. 2014 was going to be the year that I caught a pike on the fly. Waves & Currents Sea Kayak Stonington - About a month ago, Pinniped Kayak hosted a two-day instructional event: Halloween at Sullivan Falls with the next day reserved for rough water or rocks and ledges, wherever that might take us. We had ten or twelve people each day, most of whom had traveled far- from Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island- as well as our crew of College of the Atlantic students for the second day- and were ready to get wet, despite chilly temperatures and strong winds. The Back Country Jackson Kayak - Winter only means cooler tempts in the am, early starts because the time change, an abundance of wild life and trips deep into the Back Country. However, the coined term "Back Country" I believe is a loosely used term in my opinion. Escape from St. Philips Tony Paradise - For almost two months we've been stuck paddling in St. Philips due to weather. Its not ideal but it was time spent in the kayaks. It was a choice of pounding into the wind and returning surf rides or it the wind wasn't howling it was a series of shorter paddles in confused seas. Starboard'S Finn Mullen Wins Circle One East Strand SUP Surf - With the Causeway Coast Surf club hosting the last contest of the season, the luck of good conditions for competitions in 2014 continued and the renowned beach of East 'the Beast' strand on the beautiful North Coast of Portrush, Northern Ireland turned on for a classic contest of good vibes and fun waves. A Little Fun with The Levator Jackson Kayak - Had the chance to test out the GoPro kayak stern mount made by Jackson Kayak called, Levator. To start, the Levator is pretty lightweight and stows in the back of your kayak pretty easily for the paddle in or a sketchy drop. Stability of Fishing Kayaks Jackson Kayak - Isn't it easy to fall off your kayak? It´s a common question I get from my fishing friends who have not tried kayak fishing and are a bit worried. The big difference between a normal kayak and a fishing model is its stability. Blue Bird Bassin Jackson Kayak - Cold front, blue bird skies can be a fisherman's nightmare. I don't mind the conditions. Being a river fisherman, I have come to realize that fronts do not negatively effect fishing the same way on rivers as can be expected on lakes and reservoirs. Soloshot2 surfingsports.com - SOLOSHOT2 puts you in control so you can capture what you want, when you want, every time. Improve your skills or share that epic moment – no worries, no hassles and no bathroom breaks Benoit Carpentier looking good on a Starboard Air Born SUPboarder - You'll hear many great reports about the Starboard Air Born range. But there's nothing better than seeing it in action. The young french Starboard team rider Ben Carpentier usually rides a super small board like the Starboard Pro 7'1" or 7'4"x 25.5" when he is competing on the Stand Up World Tour. The Pro boards are great boards when you are at the top end of the sport and getting lots of water time. Cold Water Cranks YakAngler - Tis' the season for cold water. While most fishermen have put their kayaks away for the winter some are still out getting the most out of the low percentage of open water left in the northern states. Southwest Nebraska is no exception. My Hunt for a Monster Bass Jackson Kayak - For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to catch a Virginia citation trophy largemouth bass. In Virginia a bass must be 22 inches long or 8lbs to earn a citation. Until November of 2013, I had not broken that mark. The Importance of Good Safety Kayakers International Rafting Federation - I am not or don't pretend to be a great kayaker. I have run my fair share of scary stuff over the years. I have also had my fair share of swims and confidence meltdowns. What I do take pride in is the fact I know I am a solid safety kayaker when working on commercial raft trips. Gear Review: Bomber Gear Palguin Drytop Kayak Angler Magazine - One piece of gear that kayak fishermen need to adopt from their paddling brethren is the drytop. Drytops and paddling tops let you roll and bust through the gnarliest water to get to the gnarly fish; the only kind of fish that can take a few punches. Bomber Gear's new Palguin Drytop, $399.99, is the perfect gateway drug for kayak fishermen looking to up their paddling gear.

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