Tag: fishing
Outsider Perspective : KATS Fishing Tournament
There’s a lot of talk around the ACK offices and our stores about the Kayak Anglers Tournament Series (KATS) and if you aren’t an angler, that can leave you feeling a little left out at times. Case in point: Myself. While I do enjoy fishing for its relaxing, meditative and buddy-bonding aspects, I probably haven’t [...]
New Diablo Paddlesports Accessories
Diablo Paddlesports has launched a couple of new accessories specifically designed to be mounted to their boats, the Chupacabra and the Adios. The Diablo Leaning Post works in a similar manner as the Hobie H-Bar in the fact that it helps you stand up and stabilize yourself while sight casting or stand up paddling. It folds completely [...]
Video Series: Rod Holders 101
We know one of our biggest requests for video topics has to do with kayak fishing and we are here to please! We filmed a new video series on Rod Holders and it covers the differences between styles of rod holders, the different types of mounts and the different methods for mounting the rod holder [...]
New Product: YakAttack BlackPak
YakAttack has come out with a new crate “system” for kayak fishing called the BlackPak. The crate is made of the same starboard material that the Hobie side boards on the Pro Angler are made of. These are very versatile packs and allow numerous rigging opportunities to customize the product and they are also very durable, able to take [...]
Tools From Down Under….
….well, not really. But they have an Australian inspired name! In case you are wondering just what in the world I am talking about, let me introduce to you Boomerang Tool Company. These guys make high grade aircraft aluminum pliers but throw in a retractable tether that keeps your tools coming back to you when you [...]
2013 KATS – Official Kick Off!
It’s time for KATS! The 2013 series is coming up fast in the central Texas area. Dates and locations have been announced and the first tourney will kick off on Decker Lake (Walter E. Long Lake) here in Austin on January 26th. KATS (Kayak Angler Tournament Series) is a local kayak anglers tournament series comprised [...]
Trial and Error of Solo Loading a Kayak
Amanda Berrent is one of our staff experts from the Houston store that started off as a frequent customer trying to fuel her kayak angling hobby. Her focus is on salt water fishing and she was actually featured on the cover of Texas Salt Water Fishing back in January of 2012 (see it here). During [...]
New Fish Rules App for Anglers
A new app for iPhone (sorry Android users, no luck for now) from Fish Rules LLC is bringing saltwater fishing regulation information from North Carolina to Texas including fish identification tools, hot spots and much more. Developed with the hope to help anglers interpret complex fishing regulations that can change from place to place, the [...]
Jerron Reviews the 30 lb. Boga Grip
Over the next several weeks, you’ll be seeing a series of product reviews from our expert store staff. This first one comes from Jerron, ACK Assistant Store Manager for the Houston Store. Jerron is an avid kayak angler with years of experience both on the water and in the store. He’s our resident beyond the breakers [...]
The Devil Went Down to ACK
You may have noticed our blog post last month welcoming Diablo Paddlesports to the ACK family of brands. We are particularly excited about bringing them on board due to their uniqueness, functionality as an excellent fishing platform and the simple fact that they are manufactured right here in Austin, Texas, making it easy for us [...]
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