There is a real satisfaction in catching your own bait.

A modern fishing kayak loaded with rods, a crate, a battery, and maybe a sounder is a heavy beast…

There is a moment after the fight where a lot can go wrong: a thrashing fish, sharp hooks, a slimy grip, and your fingers right in the danger zone.

Soaking a bait and waiting is a patient game, and the worst feeling is realising a fish picked up, moved off…

There is a moment with a big fish where a net simply will not do — the fish is too heavy, too long, or too green to bundle into mesh…

Berley is the closest thing fishing has to a cheat code.

Fish finders run from under a hundred dollars to well over two thousand, and it’s not obvious what the extra money buys you.

Find the best surf fishing rods for beach anglers, including 12ft surf rods, graphite composite blanks, durable guides and rod actions for bait fishing.

Compare the best kayak fishing paddles for anglers, including lightweight angler paddles, carbon shafts, blade shapes, length and fishing features.

Choose the best kayak anchors and trolley systems for fishing kayaks, including grapnel anchors, anchor trolleys, stake-out poles and drift chutes.