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Do you have muscle pain after kayaking? Kayaking is a great form of exercise and can be an easy way to get outside and enjoy the world. It can be a bit more intense than your typical workout, and many people experience muscle soreness all over their bodies. This is common and there are some … Read more

Microskiffs are growing in popularity for good reason. They are versatile, easy to use, and perfect for a variety of fishing applications. However, there are a few things to consider before purchasing a microskiff. We need to clarify what rough water is first. If we’re talking about fishing in rough water vs running in rough … Read more

We’ve been exploring jon boats, motors, and batteries for a while now. People want to know what the best trolling motor for a 10ft jon boat is. Since we are covering smaller craft I looked to the small end of jon boats, the 10-foot jon boat. We’ll discuss thrust, battery type, size or shaft length, … Read more

Pirogues are light, canoe-like boats commonly found in the Louisiana bayous. Made of cypress and oak, pirogues were traditionally used by the Cajuns. They were used to transport goods and people, as well as to hunt, fish, and gather. Pirogues are still used today in the bayous and rivers across Louisiana, and they are considered … Read more

When I started looking for the best flooring for a poling skiff, I was amazed and overwhelmed. You can go down a rabbit hole quickly when it comes to what boat flooring will best suit your poling skiff. We’ve researched cheap DIY options, expensive custom options, and everything in between. It was hard to shorten … Read more

Riveted aluminum boats leak, it’s inevitable that sooner or later you’ll see moisture around a rivet. The moisture might slowly build until water starts running down the hull from the leaky rivet. If the problem isn’t fixed, you’ll be wearing knee boots and carrying a bailing bucket on every fishing trip to keep your feet … Read more

Running in skinny water is a must for poling skiffs. Those anglers going after fish in a poling skiff are seeking very wary and hard-to-reach fish, so any advantage is welcomed. Naturally, I started to research some poling skiffs and found folks asking which poling skiff manufacturers make tunnel hulls for running extremely shallow. What … Read more

Pedestal seats are great on a jon boat. They swivel to allow 360-degree fishing and sit higher up off the deck for better visibility and comfort, and who doesn’t love to upgrade their toys? Pedestal seats are a popular option because most jon boats come with standard low bench seats. Bench seats are hard and … Read more