Eco Fishing Shop Blog

Sign up for the Big Bass 250 Kayak Fishing Tournament for you chance to win up to $20,000! All participants have a chance to win new kayaks, a kayak trailer, Dakota Lithium batteries, and thousands of dollars worth of other kayak accessories! Open to ALL levels!

Do you want to get in to kayak fishing tournaments but don't know where to begin? What gear do you need? How do you rig your kayak? How do you get started? Learn the basic gear you need, about the different types of tournaments, and how you can take the first step to entering tournaments.

What type of fishing kayak hull is best for the type of water you’ll be on most frequently? If you're trying to decide which fishing kayak to buy based on use in a river, lake, or the open sea, first you have to learn about kayak hull shapes and the pros and cons of each. 

Rivers present challenges like rapids, sudden shallows, strong currents, and hanging obstacles. Eco Fishing Shop Pro Staff member, Garrett Reid, shares his years of experience kayak fishing on rivers and how it has shaped his strategy and the gear he uses. 

Two things stuck out right away with the Vanhunks fishing kayak propeller drive vs. the fin drive. First, the propeller drive moved the kayak faster with less effort. Second, you can go in reverse. Learn more about kayak fishing drives and to find the best fit for you.

Any model, any time, NuCanoe kayaks can be paddled, pedaled, or powered. The Unlimited is designed for any and all purpose, whether that be fishing, hunting, or recreational paddling. Solo or tandem, the NuCanoe Unlimited can be rigged to your exact preferences. 

From sit-in, sit-on-top, paddle, pedal, or powered, Old Town has a wide range of kayaks. Whether you are a novice paddler looking for a pleasure cruiser or a professional angler aiming to take your fishing game to the next level, Old Town has you covered.

Are you tired of searching YouTube endlessly for a "How-To" video for an issue with your fishing kayak? Have you posted a question to an old forum or customer service that never gets answered? Join an active kayak fishing forum to get tips, troubleshoot or meet kayak anglers like you.   

Challenges often provide opportunities and life isn’t about accepting your circumstances, it is about adapting to them. Eric’s Big Fish 103 has not only provided a way back to health, it has provided an entirely new way to experience the waters he traversed in his boat.