I'm back with another kayak motor review, this time taking a deep dive into the Newport Vessels NK300. This is my first experience with a Newport Vessels NK300 motor, so I was excited to see how it performs.
I recently got my hands on the Bonafide PWR 129 kayak, and let me tell you, this boat is a game-changer. For those who don't know, Bonafide has been a big player in the kayak fishing world, and they've outdone themselves with this model. Founded by Luther Cifers, the mastermind behind YakAttack, Bonafide has always been about creating top-notch fishing kayaks. Now, under the umbrella of Big Adventures (which also owns Native Watercraft and Hurricane Kayaks), they're stepping up their game with motorized kayaks like the PWR 129.
We're back on my local waters in North Carolina, chasing one of my all-time favorite fish: the smallmouth bass. This trip was even more special because I got to fish with my dad and one of my best friends, Stephen. There’s nothing quite like sharing your passion with the people who mean the most to you.
Sight fishing, or sight casting, is a technique I primarily use for redfish. It also works for bass when they’re bedding in shallow water and feeding near the surface.
Being a river angler, I have always been intrigued by the Texas spring fed rivers. These rivers make their way through an otherwise dry and desolate landscape. They draw life to them from the animals to the vegetation that is only found on their banks. In fact, I myself am drawn to them, but this is because I know what swims below the surface.
Kayaking rivers presents unique challenges and hazards. Kayakers will need skills and knowledge they may not need on a calm body of water. Kayaking anything from light current to whitewater rapids, while also keeping an eye out for fallen trees, nefarious rocks, and dams is challenging.
Canoe paddles come in a variety of shapes and sizes because there's no such thing as "one size fits all." Choosing the right length is fairly straightforward, since this is determined by a simple measurement, but deciding between a straight shaft canoe paddle and one with a bent shaft, is a different story.
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