Eco Fishing Shop Blog

Winter kayaking is a great way to extend your paddling season. But without the proper winter kayaking gear, it can be dangerous. Learn what gear you need to stay warm and how to protect your kayak. We share our top tips for staying safe on the water during the winter months.

How to choose the right paddle kayak for fishing can be hard. Without a pedal drive, paddle kayak fishing requires more skill and the right gear. Learn which factors are key for the best paddle fishing kayak and your kayak fishing paddle itself. We share our 10 favorite tips and stand up paddle kayaks for fishing.

A fishing drone can help you spot fish, cast lines, drop bait off-shore and help map water that is otherwise unobtainable. They are also great for content creators because they are weather and waterproof. Learn more about how a fishing drone with bait release, high definition cameras & water take-off can up your game.

Year three of the Big Bass 250 promises to be one of the biggest Kayak Bass Fishing Tournaments of the 2024 season. $10,000 guaranteed payout for the biggest bass caught. Free kayaks, motors, accessories and big payouts make the Big Bass 250 an angler-friendly kayak bass tournament for all levels of experiences. Check out some of the free kayaks being given away!

Kayak fishing, whether it be a kayak with pedals or a kayak with a motor, can sometimes become a grind. Summer heat, fishing dry spells and the slog of tournament season can ware on you. Sometimes, you have to remind yourself to enjoy the small moments of what make kayak fishing so special in the first place.

Jackson Kayak Inc designs kayaks for all applications – rivers, lakes, ocean or whitewater rafting. From the Jackson Big Rig to the Jackson Bite Angler, Jackson Kayaks have a fit perfect for you. Most anglers agree, however, that Jackson leads the way best kayaks for river fishing. Check out what makes them special and find the right Jackson Kayak for you.

Learn how to use your kayak accessory rails for essential safety items and follow our 8 canoe and kayak safety tips to stay safe on the water. Kayak fishing has come a long way and so have the accessories designed to keep you from a tragedy. Don't overlook the most important kayak accessories – your safety equipment.

When do kayak fishing accessories become too much? Whether it is kayak fishing rod holders, a kayak fishing motor, or a kayak fishing crate, how much gear is too much gear? Are you a rig it to the max angler, or are you a keep it to a minimum angler? Let's look at the benefits of each and then share your preference.