https://ecofishingshop.com/collections/jackson-kayak When you’re in shallow water, weedlines, debris-filled areas or rivers, options for propeller drives that are more helpful than frustrating are limited. Jackson Kayaks' one-of-a-kind Mark IV Flex Drive not only survives these situations, but thrives. Chad Brock from Jackson Kayaks joins us to walk through their fishing kayak lineup and revolutionary Flex Drive. We talk about and get closer looks at the: - Jackson Knarr FD - Jackson Big Rig FD ...
Apr 25, 2025•27 min
Crescent Smallie Fishing Kayak Eco Fishing Shop Pro Staffer, Jake Heppner (https://www.instagram.com/ilyakkin/) joins the Kayak Anglers Resource podcast to walk through the all-new Crescent Smallie SF Kayak. We break down features, what type of angler and water the Crescent Smallie is built for and its overall specs. A throw-and-go paddlers dream that comes motor-mount ready, the Crescent Smallie packs a real punch in lightweight, affordable and feature-rich fishing kayak. The ALL NEW Crescent S...
Apr 10, 2025•20 min
https://ecofishingshop.com/blogs/eco-fishing-shop-blog/big-vs-small-fishing-kayaks-how-do-i-choose-which-is-best-for-me We discuss the pros & cons of Big Fishing Kayaks vs. Small fishing kayaks. Does fishing kayak length play a role in stability, comfort, tracking and speed? How do you know what size of fishing kayak is right for you? Whether you are looking for a fishing kayak with a motor or a fishing kayak with pedals, size plays another key factor in how you should choose your fishing ka...
Feb 12, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 1
October 26th, 2024 Lake of the Ozarks 2024 Big Bass 250 Kayak Fishing Tournament Links & Giveaways (continuously updated): Tournament info, sign-up links, instructions and continuously updated giveaways 2023 Recap and 2024 information https://youtu.be/_0QlRi1sw-g?si Big Bass 250 main page On Saturday, October 26th, Eco Fishing Shop will host the 3rd Annual Big Bass 250 Tournament on Lake of the Ozarks. Be one of 250 anglers to join this kayak-only tournament for a chance to win $10,000. That...
Sep 24, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 18
We are all guilty of it. We focus so much on kayak fishing, kayak accessories, kayak motors and all of the “stuff” that we forget what drew us to kayaking in the first place. Kayaks can go places boats can’t. Kayaking offers a more intimate experience with the water, friends and family. Sometimes we all need to force ourselves to slow down and remember why we all fell in love with kayaking in the first place. Join JT as he shares his summer of fishing struggles and how a recent trip made him rea...
Sep 12, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Eco Fishing Shop Pro Staffers Matt Flanagan and Matt Collins from Colorado join to talk about Kayak Fishing in Colorado and water safety. Kayak fishing life jackets are a must as Matt Collins shares a video and story of his rescue of multiple kayakers without lifejackets using his Old Town AutoPilot. We also discuss other kayak safety gear and how to flip your kayak over if you capsize. The Matts share fun stories and videos from kayak bass fishing to catching monster Pike. We even talk about ic...
Aug 22, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Tandem kayak fishing is a great way to include a friend or family member. With improvements in propulsion, stability and weight capacity, there has never been a better time for finding a tandem kayak for fishing. With options ranging from tandem fishing kayaks, inflatable kayak 2 person and recreational 2 person kayaks, there is something for everyone. – Vanhunks Sauger – Crescent CK2 Venture – Feelfree Lure II Tandem Overdrive V2 – NuCanoe U10 & Unlimited – Hobie iTrek 14 Inflatable Tandem ...
Aug 08, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 15
On Saturday, October 26th, Eco Fishing Shop will host the 3rd Annual Big Bass 250 Tournament on Lake of the Ozarks! Be one of 250 anglers to join this kayak-only tournament for a chance to win $10,000. That’s right, we’re once again guaranteeing $10,000 for whoever catches the biggest bass (length) for the day. Kayak bass fishing with a chance to win up to $20,000 and multiple giveaways including kayaks, motors, electronics, anchors and tons of accessories. We will also pay out the Top 10 angler...
Jun 21, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 14
From the Hobie Outback to the Hobie Pro Angler and even the Hobie Inflatable Kayaks, Hobie fishing kayaks continue to revolutionize the kayak fishing pedal drive market. From their Mirage Drive GT, MirageDrive 180 and all the way to their brand-new Hobie MirageDrive 360XR, Hobie fishing kayaks are fast, agile and loaded with Hobie accessories that help build fishing kayaks for any water and any situation. In this episode, Johnathan and JT break down the Hobie kayak lineup. Learn more about the p...
Jun 05, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Kayak fishing pedal drives completely change your experience on the water. Keeping your hands free for fishing while navigating the water can play a huge role in your success and how much you enjoy your time on the water. Johnathan and JT walk through the different Hobie Fin Drives, the benefits of each and which models they come on. https://ecofishingshop.com/collections/hobie Hobie fishing revolutionized kayak fishing pedals by creating the Fin Drive. Their unique kayak pedal drive utilized tw...
May 31, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 12
What are the best fishing kayaks for big guys? We break down seven of the most stable fishing kayaks with high weight capacities for bigger anglers. Whether you are tall or thick boned, there is a fishing kayak right for you. If you are a heavier, or tall, person, kayak fishing can still be for you. Here are kayaks that big guy approved: 3 Waters Big Fish 108 : https://ecofishingshop.com/products/3-waters-big-fish-108-pedal-drive-fishing-kayak Wilderness Recon : https://ecofishingshop.com/produc...
Apr 25, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Episode Recap Eco Fishing Shop Pro Staffers Jake Heppner and Lance Burris recap the Bassmaster Classic at Tenkiller lake. Kayak Bass Fishing tournaments continue to grow in both competition and payouts. Jake and Lance share how to pre-fish the lakes to hone their strategy, what their techniques are on tournament days and how they find big bass fishing from a kayak. Learn more about what it takes to increase your skills as a fishing kayak bass angler. How do you prescout a body of water, what gea...
Apr 18, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Kayak fishing electric motors are becoming more and more popular. With so many options now available, owning a fishing kayak with a motor has never been easier. What motor best fits your personal watercraft? Bixpy motors is taking the hassle out of that choice with a small, powerful motor and endless adapters to fit any small watercraft. Bixpy makes the most versatile small watercraft electric motor on the market. Bixpy’s universal, and watercraft-specific, adapters make mounting the Bixpy motor...
Apr 12, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Episode Recap Always looking to expand their lineup, Eco Fishing Shop is now carrying select models of Crescent Kayaks. Crescent anglers Drew Gregory and Jake Heppner talk in detail about the Crescent Shoalie, CK2 and K Craft kayaks. Learn more about each kayak model and what they can be used for. Crescent kayaks are designed, manufactured, and assembled in the usa. Every crescent kayak is a product of countless hours on the water and in our manufacturing facility. Eco Fishing Shop is excited to...
Apr 02, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Kayak fishing electric motors are becoming more and more popular. With so many options now available, owning a fishing kayak with a motor has never been easier. But, the biggest question is what electric trolling motor is right for your fishing kayak? There are bow-mounted trolling motors, stern mounted motors, built-in mid-hull motors and drop through pod trolling motors. We help break down the advantages of each type, the complexity (how much DIY rigging is required for each), and the differen...
Mar 28, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Episode Recap Kayak fishing electric motors are becoming more and more popular. With so many options now available, owning a fishing kayak with a motor has never been easier. But, the biggest question is what electric trolling motor is right for your fishing kayak? There are bow-mounted trolling motors, stern mounted motors, built-in mid-hull motors and drop through pod trolling motors. We help break down the advantages of each type, the complexity (how much DIY rigging is required for each), an...
Mar 07, 2024•21 min
Episode Recap Kayak fishing paddles are often an overlooked piece of your gear. What is the best kayaking paddle? That depends entirely on your kayak width, the water you are on and how much paddling you plan to do each trip. What is the right size of kayak paddle? We discuss how to pick the kayaking paddle for you and your kayak. Whether you are looking at an advanced fiberglass or standard aluminum paddle, picking the right one is essential. Hooked! The Kayak Anglers Resource: What We are Abou...
Feb 23, 2024•14 min
Episode Recap Kayak fishing life jackets can make or break your trip. The BEST kayak fishing life jacket is the one you will wear. Johnathan and JT discuss the benefits of using a kayaking-specific life jacket and the different types available. Whether you are looking at an inflatable lightweight life jacket, a standard life jacket or a kayak fishing life jacket, there are a few things to pay attention to. Choosing the right kayak fishing PFD means you are more comfortable and more importantly t...
Feb 15, 2024•15 min
Kayak Fishing Festival Have you considered a kayak fishing tournament but have been too intimidated to take the plunge? If you’ve hesitated because you are a kayak fishing beginner and tournaments seem too intense, this may be the fishing tournament for you. Eco Fishing Shop Pro Staff member, Jake Hep, and Kayak Angler Drew Gregory join Hooked to talk about the Kayak Adventure Series . The Kayak Adventure Series is a family-oriented three day festival with big prizes, food trucks, parties and ed...
Jan 26, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
How to choose the best fishing kayak for beginners: What is the best fishing kayak for rivers? What is the best fishing kayak for lakes? What is the best fishing kayak for the ocean? What to look for in a fishing kayak: Kayak hull shapes, fishing kayak pedal drives, fishing kayak stability and what kayak fishing accessories you really need when you start. Using our own experiences, we share the mistakes we made and the things we wish we would have known when buying our first fishing kayak. There...
Jan 12, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Episode Recap Travis Randall sits down with experienced kayak tournament angler Chad Davison and Jeff Mallott of Kayak Bass Nation to talk about Old Town fishing kayaks . With over 100 years of making personal watercraft, Old Town is one of the most trusted small watercraft makers in the United States. Years of experience guides Old Town. Every kayak is built with intention. Learn why Travis, Jeff and Chad all chose to make the Old Town Sportsman their preferred fishing kayak platform. Durabilit...
Jan 03, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Episode Recap Bass fishing tournaments are no longer just for boat anglers or adults with unlimited resources. Koda Kaiser took home this year’s Youngest Angler Award at the Big Bass 250, scoring a Garmin Striker and tons of other kayak accessories. The kayak bass fishing tournament scene should take notice of the name. It won’t be long before Koda is on the podium as far more than the youngest kayak angler at tournaments. Koda shares his experience as a young angler in his first kayak fishing t...
Dec 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 3
Episode Recap Adam Denningmann and Jordan Westerman join Johnathan and Travis to talk about their big kayak fishing tournament winnings, how they got into kayak tournament fishing and offer tips for kayak fishing beginners. Jordan shares his experience kayak fishing for muskies and how to approach kayak fishing tournaments with a positive mindset. Adam shares his experience as a beginner to kayak fishing and how he climbed local leaderboards in a short amount of time. Hooked! The Kayak Anglers R...
Dec 14, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Episode Recap Hosts Johnathan and Travis recap the 2023 Big Bass 250 – a kayak-only fishing tournament with HUGE payouts and even bigger giveaways. Aimed at catering to the kayak angler, the Big Bass 250 is a bass fishing tournament for all levels of experience. With a guaranteed $10,000 payout for biggest bass caught, you are only one cast away from taking home a huge payout. On top of the fishing payouts, tons of giveaways are awarded, including fishing kayaks, motors, trailers, and tons of ac...
Dec 07, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The time has come for the Big Bass 250 on Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri presented by Eco Fishing Shop! Best 5 fish and a guaranteed Big Bass payout of 10k! Payouts for the best five fish we be determined by the number of entries. Registration : https://ecofishingshop.com/products/big-bass-250-at-lake-of-the-ozarks?_pos=1&_sid=42c23fdb9&_ss=r TourneyX : https://tourneyx.com/leaderboard/standings/2022-big-bass-250-lake-of-the-ozarks Rules : https://tourneyx.com/app/lib/rules/1667236925_Bi...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome to Hooked – The Kayak Anglers Resource Podcast. Meet Travis and Johnathan who share your passion for kayaks and all things angling. Watch as we share our stories, tips, mods, and ask the community questions. We at Eco Fishing Shop want to provide fans with all the tools and resources necessary to enjoy the outdoors! Blake Young the owner of Nucanoe joins us this week and more news about the Big Bass 250! Get singed up! https://ecofishingshop.com/products/big-bass-250-at-lake-of-the-ozark...
Oct 25, 2022•23 min
Welcome to Hooked – The Kayak Anglers Resource Podcast. Meet Travis and Johnathan who share your passion for kayaks and all things angling. Watch as we share our stories, tips, mods, and ask the community questions. We at Eco Fishing Shop want to provide fans with all the tools and resources necessary to enjoy the outdoors! Caleb Bronn shares the passion behind Eco Fishing Shop! @calebbronn Hooked - The Kayak Anglers Resource https://www.kayakanglersresource.com/ Instagram: @hooked_thekayakangle...
Oct 18, 2022•31 min
Welcome to Hooked – The Kayak Anglers Resource Podcast. Meet Travis and Johnathan who share your passion for kayaks and all things angling. Watch as we share our stories, tips, mods, and ask the community questions. We at Eco Fishing Shop want to provide fans with all the tools and resources necessary to enjoy the outdoors! Tony Haley is our guest this week. He is a customer headed on adventure to Okinawa, Japan! They just purchased kayaks and bikes from us to enjoy their time out there. Cannot ...
Oct 04, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Welcome to Hooked – The Kayak Anglers Resource Podcast. Meet Travis and Johnathan who share your passion for kayaks and all things angling. Watch as we share our stories, tips, mods, and ask the community questions. We at Eco Fishing Shop want to provide fans with all the tools and resources necessary to enjoy the outdoors! This week we visit with two local Missouri clubs. Joshua Boothe and Ryan Cumming both presidents of the club share how their year has gone and what their club really means to...
Sep 27, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome to Hooked – The Kayak Anglers Resource Podcast. Meet Travis and Johnathan who share your passion for kayaks and all things angling. Watch as we share our stories, tips, mods, and ask the community questions. We at Eco Fishing Shop want to provide fans with all the tools and resources necessary to enjoy the outdoors! This week we visit with two local Missouri clubs. Joshua Boothe and Ryan Cumming both presidents of the club share how their year has gone and what their club really means to...
Sep 20, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
