As a kayak angler, and a husband ... It’s your life—prepare like it matters. Bass Fishing in Winter: Stay Safe While Catching Big Fish I don’t mean for this article to be a bummer.

Use these five tips to take your kayak bass fishing to the next level this spring. During the spawn, I rig my kayak with the bare essentials: rods, net, paddle, and a kayak crate loaded with lures.

As the weather warms, more paddlers will be hitting the water and some of them will be starting their first adventure as kayak anglers. Undoubtedly having a kayak can be a game-changer for anglers.

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