Most of the contestants in the Kayak Fishing ClassicS spend a lot of time on the water pre-fishing the areas of our next tournaments. Scouting an area is a key to success in any fishing tournament and it can take up a lot of time. In a kayak, just getting there can do the same. “Bassyaks” has the answer!

I’ve wanted to write an article on the topic of standing and fishing while kayak fishing for some time now.  I talk to so many people that either struggle with this task or have just never tried.

Owning a kayak fishing website has its perks, one of them is being the multitude of different styles of kayaks we get to fish from. Our most recent addition, a Diablo Paddlesports Chupacabra standup kayak or Sup Yak. Find out why the Chubracabra has quickly become my go to fishing kayak when hitting may of the creeks and rivers of Kentucky.

We went out to test out some new accessories on the Colorado River last week, and couldn’t have had a better day on the water.  Megan, Tyler and myself headed out with a Diablo Paddlesports Adios’ and Chupacabra, to Webberville for an afternoon float n’ fish.  One Adios was rigged with a Torqeedo trolling motor, while the other was sporting a prototype skeg, and the Chupacabra was also sporting a skeg.  We tried out all three and were very impressed with how all performed.

Still wondering what to ask for in your Christmas list to Santa?  Or still wondering what to get for that YakAgnler on your shopping list?  Well, we here at YakAngler are going to do our best to give you plenty of options.  In continueing with our "Pro Staff Gift Guide", we have Isaac's list below. 

At YakAngler.com we know not everyone is a tournament angler the regularly boats huge fish.  That's why this months photo contest will give even the unluckiest kayak angler a chance at some cool prizes.   We would like to announce our Smallest Fish Photo Contest!  Here's how it will work....

It's time again for the next YakAngler.com photo contest.  A few months ago we asked our community to vote on what type of contest we should run.  You guys have spoken and the top pick from the voting polls was Old Buildings.  We have lined up some great sponsors for our photo contest this month.  All entries will be included into our photo gallery.  Here's how it will work....

The Cause: As long time supporters of the Texas Nature Conservancy (TNC), the Friends of the Devils River have dedicated their time and energies to help maintain the Devils River as it was 100+ years ago.  The TNC; part of the worldwide organization the Nature Conservancy whose goal is to protect the planet in all areas vital to mankind; is committed to maintaining the river corridor including the Dolan Falls Preserve and the Devils River drainage from further development.

After the great response to our first article about the  SUP-YAK, we decided to check in on the Texas duo of Thomas Flemons and Jay Korbell to see how things were progressing and ask them a few questions.

YakAngler (YA) When did you first start work on the Sup-Yak? 

Thomas Flemons of Diablo Paddle sports (DP) Standing up to paddle a kayak has been something that we have always done to scout rapids and stretch our legs, problem always was, how long can we stay up.  When I saw the emergence of the Stand up paddleboard, and people starting to fish off them, I realized that there was a sweet spot in there for a multi purpose platform that you could comfortably sit or stand in to paddle or even pole.  Like a mini-skiff for all waters, Huck Finn style.