Category Archives: pedaling

Elderly Couple Fishing Offshore, In Tandem Out Of Their Motorized Fishing Kayak. December, South Korea

Posted on January 11, 2012 by senior kayak angler

This is a most unusual, yet most revealing story. It says a lot about kayak anglers and the sacrifices some of them are willing to make for their love of fishing. It also shows that propelling fishing kayaks with outboard … Continue reading →

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The Barge Yak: A Not So Cozy Fishing Kayak

Posted on April 24, 2011 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. A common fishing kayak is essentially a broad, clumsy recreational kayak, in most cases a sit-on-top (SOT) kayak, which is another name for a paddle board. Sea kayakers call these … Continue reading →

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How Does Pedaling a Fishing Kayak Affect Your Back, Legs, Feet, etc.

Posted on October 12, 2010 by senior kayak angler

This article first appeared on the PAINLESS KAYAK FISHING blog. A new, recently published article offers a remarkable insight on pedal driven fishing kayaks.It discusses practically every issue related to pedal drives, from every angle, including Ergonomics, Mechanics, Hydrodynamics and … Continue reading →

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