In this Jackson Kayak Tip of the Week, Mike Ernst details how to set up the right panfish rig for ultralight kayak fishing. Crappie and other panfish fishing can be much overlooked as we get more ...

Catching bluegills in early June is a fun way to support a fish fry habit. Submitted photo Bluegill fishing is simple. That’s really why I love it so much. I’ve often said life is stressful, so ...

While many anglers are chasing trout, bass and crappie, May is also a great time to catch bluegill and redear sunfish. Bluegill spawning season will peak on the full moon in June, but you can enjoy ...

Have you ever noticed those bright and shiny kids’ kayaks stacked up outside of Walmart during warmer months? I bought one for my son, Jamie, when he turned five last year. They’re so inexpensive that ...

As the first inklings of spring emerge in Northern Michigan, and lakes begin to ice out, stalk the shorelines to reel in famished bluegills. Subscribe to life outdoors—fishing, biking, hiking, hunting ...

» Open, sit-on kayaks are great for fishing, but a full hatch is more convenient for keeping cameras and personal items dry. Dry sacks secured to the kayak will prevent loss or damage to electronics. ...

Bluegill fishing is simple. That’s really why I love it so much. I’ve often said life is stressful, so fishing shouldn’t be. I’m glad there are bass tournaments and the anglers who fish them. Those ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Many anglers believe that Lake Erie’s big waters demand a big fishing boat, but kayak anglers are proving they can safely catch walleye, smallmouth bass, catfish and panfish in ...

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Pulling into a shallow cove in my kayak at Piney Run Lake recently, I observed a shoreline lined with donut-shaped depressions. At first I thought I was seeing an artificial reef made of tires. Then, ...