Many kayak anglers won't even consider an inflatable kayak for fishing. Those folks are missing out on river fishing in those holes behind the Class III and higher rapids. They're also hauling around their hard-to-store-without-a-garage hard plastic kayaks in trucks that get gas mileage in the low teens. They're missing out on a kayak that can fit in a backpack and fit in the trunk of even some of the smallest cars - or even on the bus. It's called the NRS “Pike”.
Northwest River Supply is a name synonomous with extreme river passages here in the North West. NRS began building inflatable rafts and pontoons in the 1970s and built a brand on unparalleled performance and strength. At ICAST this year, NRS made its first appearance and uncovered two new excellent fishing platforms.
With winter fishing coming up quickly, it’s important to evaluate what you wear under your PFD. Dressing appropriately for conditions is what is going to keep you comfortable for more successful fishing, and it’s going to keep you alive. Cold water kills quicker than cold air. Even if it’s a nice day out, the shock of hitting freezing cold water can keep you from getting back into the boat. Keep the following information in mind when you're preparing to attack the water this winter.
One item you will always see me on the water with is my NRS Pilot Knife. I have used this knife for over a year and have found it to be invaluable while on the water. A quick disclaimer I am not sponsored by NRS and did not receive this knife review by NRS. I purchased this knife through my own accord and have been extremely happy with it ever since.
Most of us kayak angler's carry a knife on our PDFs so I felt like I should share our two favorites with you. The two knives below vary in price and accessibility but have very similar features and function. Also watch the two reviews that I found online to get a better feel for the functionality of these two knives.
Every year I still write a letter to Santa telling him what I want for Christmas. Yes I'm 31 years old and some might say too old to still be writing to Santa. How else is "anyone" to know what I'd like this year? Well this year I decided to break with tradition and instead of sending a list I'd post a list on my blog. I hope they get the Internet up in the North Pole and Santa checks out YakAngler every week!