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 ...

In terms of availability, access, and a willingness to bite, it's hard to beat a bluegill. The species Lepomis macrochirus is widespread across the entire continent and is a popular game fish among ...

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 ...

I didn’t fish more or chase bigger fish. Trying a few simple changes brought the fun back into my fishing and reminded me why ...

I’ve become more forgetful over the years. When I got to Fountaingrove Lake at Nagasawa Park in Santa Rosa a couple weekends ago, I unloaded my small, baby blue kayak and set it on the mud bank next ...

Some cooler weather has arrived, but fishing is still stuck in the dog days. Early or late is best. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said striped bass are biting on the north end of the lake. Anglers need ...

I wish I had discovered fly fishing when I was a kid. I spent hours collecting grasshoppers and tossing them into Louisiana ponds, bayous and lakes, just to watch mostly bluegill and bass peck them ...