Eco Fishing Shop Blog

Fishing kayaks provide a unique, more intimate experience on the water. Give the gift of a new fishing adventure this holiday season. Check out our top 5 fishing kayaks to give as a gift to that special someone in your life looking for a new fishing experience. 

Like people, fish change their day-to-day habits to adjust to the changing conditions. As the fish adjust, so must our fishing techniques, especially fall fishing from a kayak. Let's dive in to the 5 best general tips for fall fishing from your kayak to help you find that fall bite.

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.