For nearly half the year, ice fishing in the north country is a simple fact of life—like taxes, death, and mischief—except immeasurably more enjoyable once you work through the “mischief” of staying ...

Before you can catch a fish, you have to find it! The first accessory most anglers add to their fishing kayak is a fish finder . At the very least, a simple sonar displays water depth. At the other ...

In 1490, Leonardo da Vinci put an ear to a tube and stuck the tube into the water to listen for faraway ships. Today, the science of underwater acoustics has developed into a fine art called sonar.

The best fish finders are unquestionably amazing fishing tools, but you’d be lucky to spend just $1,000 on one. If you don’t need extreme detail, advanced features, and don’t plan on starring at a ...

Here, fishy, fishy! Every angler has muttered this phrase at one time or another, but beckoning fish can only get you so far—it helps to know with certainty that there are actually fish in the general ...

While most people focus on their fish-finding capabilities, fish finders’ sonar displays are also helpful in showing you the underwater topography and structures that may hold fish. Once you learn how ...

Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi says the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. For beginner kayak anglers, the journey begins with the right gear and a few basic skills. Kayak Angler's ...