| Despite Ups and Downs, Kayak Fishing Has Appeal GRASONVILLE, Md.Some things are made for each other -- black rum and ginger beer, tuna and tomatoes, shorts and flip-flops -- and some things are not. Into the latter category I've always put kayaks and fishing.It just seems like the wrong gear for the job. You're cramped, too low to the water to see the holes and humps on the bottom and angling is impossible while piloting the boat. You can't cast and reel or twitch a fly if you have both hands on a double-bladed paddle.But kayak fishing keeps growing in popularity. People seem to like the simplicity, the good aerobic workout, the silence, the carbon footprint you don't leave behind and the fact that a sea kayak takes you places bigger boats can't go. topix.com |
Police find cache of fishing gear MIDLAND a ' A fisherman without a rod wona TMt have much luck landing the big one, so anglers whose gear has gone missing will be glad to hear this bit of good news. topix.com |
Lawmakers consider law to protect N.J. fishing operations George Finegan of Sea Bright reels in his fourth bluefish at the Jersey shore. TRENTON &mdash New Jersey lawmakers are considering a proposed law that would give fishing operations the same legal protections as farms. topix.com |
Giant shark caught off California coast could be a new record A Newbury Park man has reeled in what could be the largest fish ever caught off the coast of California. topix.com |
No trout, plenty of reds at Delacroix this weekend Now if you've made plans to do some fishing this Saturday and Sunday, I'm here to tell you that while speckled trout have been really scarce here lately at Delacroix Island, if you're happy catching redfish then Delacroix is the place to go this weekend. topix.com |