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Winter Storage Guide – How to Protect Your Thruster in the Off-Season

Cold weather can damage your thruster if stored incorrectly. Here’s how to prepare, clean, and store it for the off-season—so it‘s ready when spring arrives.

Servo steering or rudder? Both help you turn, but they work differently. Compare control, installation, and real-world use—and see which fits your kayak.

How much thrust does your kayak actually need? This sizing guide breaks down the variables—weight, conditions, use case—so you can choose the right motor.

Electric or gas for your kayak? Compare noise, maintenance, weight, and cost—and see why more anglers are choosing electric propulsion.

The Question That Ruins Trips You are three miles from the launch. The motor starts to slow. You push the throttle higher, but the speed keeps dropping. The battery is dying—and you are not sure if you will make it back before it quits entirely. This scenario plays out more often than it should. And the root cause is almost always the same: the angler had no idea how long the battery would actually last. Battery runtime is not a mystery. It can be estimated with a simple formula. But...

The Decision That Affects Everything You have chosen your motor. You have sorted out the battery and controls. Now comes a question that seems simple but affects almost everything about how your kayak performs: where do you mount the motor? Bow. Stern. Transom. Side. Each position has trade-offs. And the right answer depends on your kayak, your fishing style, and how you want the boat to handle. This guide breaks down the options. Option 1: Stern Mount What it is: The motor is mounted at the rear of the kayak,...

The Control Question You have chosen your motor. You have sorted out the battery. Now comes a decision that affects every trip: how will you control it? The answer is not the same for everyone. A kayak angler working a shoreline has different needs than a recreational paddler cruising a lake. A paddle boarder standing up needs different ergonomics than someone seated in a kayak. This guide breaks down the main control options—and helps you figure out which one fits how you actually use the water. Option 1: Handheld Remote...

First electric kayak motor? This complete checklist covers everything you need—from the motor and battery to safety gear and tools—so you're ready for the water.

New to electric kayak motors? This beginner‘s guide covers types, thrust, batteries, and what to look for—so you can choose the right setup the first time.

The Sport Is Growing Faster Than Ever Something is happening in kayak fishing. It is not just growing. It is exploding. This month alone, kayak fishing tournaments are taking place across three continents. The 5th Kayak Fishing World Championship wrapped up on Lake Piediluco in Italy, drawing national teams from across Europe to compete for predator fishing supremacy . In Wisconsin, the Bassmaster Kayak Series crowned a new champion on the Wolf and Fox Rivers . And in Malaysia, the Royal Pahang International Billfish Challenge added a kayak fishing division...

The Anchor Problem Every kayak angler knows the scenario. You find the spot. The fish finder shows structure below. You drop your anchor, cast out, and wait. The current picks up. Your kayak swings. Your line drags. You are no longer fishing the spot—you are fishing wherever the current decides to take you. You pull the anchor, reposition, drop again. The same thing happens. You spend more time managing your position than fishing it. Anchoring works in calm water. In current, it is a constant battle. Why Current Is Different...

The Ride You Didn’t Plan For The forecast said 5 knots. By the time you paddled out, it was 15. And of course, it was a headwind all the way back. You know the feeling. Every stroke feels like you are pushing against a wall. Your shoulders burn. Your board barely moves. The shoreline—the one you were standing on twenty minutes ago—seems impossibly far away. This is the side of paddle boarding that nobody posts on Instagram. The wind does not care about your plans. And for many paddlers, it...