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  • 🫡 Anglers Save Drowning Man After Motorboat Flips Kayak

  • 🏆 Why More Students Are Choosing Kayak Fishing Over Traditional College Sports

  • And plenty more stories and inspiration below 👇

Anglers Save Drowning Man After Motorboat Flips Kayak

Kayaker thanks rescuers for jumping into freezing water to pull him to safety.

Best Fishing Backpacks For 2026

Whether you are looking for more storage, an easy-carry option to reach the water, or planning a far-flung adventure, a quality backpack is one of the pieces of gear anglers shouldn’t overlook.

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Issue 57 • Summer 2026

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One-Hour, Do-It-Yourself Kayak Livewell

Install a circulating bait system with hardware store parts and shade tree engineering.

The Easiest Topwater Lure You'll Ever Fish

The next generation of surface swimmers is ready for speckled trout, redfish and striped bass.

Why More Students Are Choosing Kayak Fishing Over Traditional College Sports

University-level competitions pay off with big wins and big bucks for school.

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