Yak Fisher Magazine Dec-Feb Back Issue

Like many anglers, Darren Tierney has a fishing bucket list and right at the top is the pinnacle – marlin. To catch one from a boat is one thing but from a kayak, well that’s just something else. He shares the story of his first yak captured beakie and shares some important tips to help you achieve the same milestone.

Neil May heads to Lake Elingamite in Victoria’s south west to target trout on fly.

Alaska is one of those places most aspiring anglers have dreamt of visiting. From the astounding wildlife to ‘make you blink’ catches, there’s something incredibly special about this place. Martyn Gittens took his second trip over in July and is now planning a third.

Robbie Waller calls in an electronics expert to provide advice for wiring up your kayak’s electrics.

Robbie Waller tests a new paddle that aims to alleviate paddling fatigue during long sessions.

Robbie Waller catches up with Darren ‘Rhino’ Ryan to chat about one seriously good snapper session he recorded back in 2011.

Baffle Creek is an untapped fishing haven just waiting for kayak anglers to explore according to Dave Magner.

Motor propelled kayakers are becoming a more common sight on the waters these days, so if it’s something you’re thinking about doing, you’d be well advised to know the rules and regulations that govern their use in your state. Gard Saxon has done the hard yards and shares his findings.

With an ambition to produce the ultimate lure caster’s kayak, Wilderness Systems have created the ATAK 140. Robbie Waller takes one out for a test run.

Steven Joyce explains Scupper tubes or ‘scuppers’ as they are more commonly called, are the drainage tubes built into most, if not all, plastic sit on top kayaks.

Justin Willmer shares some storage tips to ensure your kayak camping expedition is free of any wet or damaged surprises.