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When opportunity knocks

Sometimes you just jive with a lake. It’s like you were made for each other. As a result you develop a relationship with the water that’s almost spiritual. That’s the...

Kayak bass fishing: Basic equipment

John Deshauteurs shares three must-haves for bass fisherman using a kayak.

Think small and slow, sometimes

I had an interesting experience at the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo Lodge that I thought I’d share with everyone. Maybe it’ll help you catch more...

Rigging a kayak for rivulets

It’s all fishing

It’s been a busy two weeks. First I was in Taiwan, then we hosted our Annual Ike Foundation Scholarship Dinner, then I fished the 2018 Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin...

Traveling to Taiwan, part 2

Editor’s note: Read Part 1. The third fish I’m going after — and fully expect to catch —  is a squid. No, I’m not kidding or pulling your leg. My...

Ike: Traveling to Taiwan, part 1

I know I haven’t posted much lately. I apologize for that, but I actually have a reason. I have a new TV show coming out later this year. It’ll have...

Howell on kayak fishing

Can you have too much tackle?

Yes, I think you can have too much tackle. I’ve often said that one of the most common mistakes recreational anglers make is that they overthink things. A part of...

Do-it-yourself kayak hatch