American Paddler: Kayak Reviews, Tips, Guides and More - Kayak Reviews, Tips, Guides and More

Introduction Motorized kayaks are, without a doubt, the newest frontier in recreational watercraft development. Since the popularization of the fishing kayak, anglers and other serious paddlers have schemed, plotted and planned ways to…

Introduction What is a recreational kayak? Depending who you ask, a “recreational kayak” can be anything from a narrowly defined traditional sit-inside kayak to a modern, 2023 sit-on-top with all the bells and whistles. At American…

If you’re from the Motor City, you know the drill — it’s “Detroit vs. Everybody.” Long left for dead as an afterthought of America’s industrial revolution, today’s Detroit is writing a different story. In the past five years, Detroit has…

One of the best parts about owning a kayak is getting to explore places you never thought possible. One of the worst parts — if you don’t own a good kayak navigation GPS system — is not knowing how to get back out. In the days of LTE and…

Introduction A pedal kayak can be an angler’s dream. With two hands free for casting and maneuvering — letting your feet paddle instead of your hands — kayak fishing can be as easy as a day at the lake. Since Hobie Kayaks introduced the…

Introduction Tandem kayaks are a terrific way for couples, friends and families to make memories and spend quality time together. From sharing expenses to sharing the paddling load, a 2-person kayak doubles the fun whether you’re fishing,…