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Jul92019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Fishing kayak for big guys at Reno

Lifestyle

Fishing kayak for big guys - Ever since Reno was founded in the 19th Century, the placid Truckee River flowed through the center of town. Then, in 1983, it was converted into a tourist attraction, which has become popular with residents as well. Bulldozers, cranes and super-size trucks containing giant boulders configured a half-mile stretch of the formerly gentle waters into the kayaking and river-rafting venue. Now it's billed as the “only such river attraction to be built in the heart of a 24-hour casino resort city.” Best Stand Up Fishing Kayak Park and Prices The Truckee River Whitewater Park at Wingfield, with its rapids, drop pools and slalom course, cost $1.5 million. While fishing kayak for big guys to the white-water park is free, the experience can be pricey for par...

Jul42019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Whitewater raft, hike and best stand up kayak In West Virginia

Lifestyle

Whatever your sport, Southern West Virginia offers excitement, challenge, learning and fun while enjoying some of the most breathtaking beauty in the country with your best stand up kayak. Skiing at Winterplace with Best Stand up Kayak Winterplace Ski Resort offers excellent skiing and best stand up kayak experience in the largest tubing park in the state, and challenging snowboarding. Rentals and lessons are available and the trails are lighted for night skiing. Located between Beckley and Princeton with easy access off Interstate 77. West Virginia Mountain Biking Trails Seasoned mountain bikers will love the challenging trails, winding along river beds and over country roads. If you are new to mountain biking, look for trails that are more level and remember never to bike...

Jul22019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Adaptive canoeing and wide fishing kayak lessons in Springfield, Vermont

Lifestyle

Paddling a canoe or wide fishing kayak around a pond is among the most peaceful and pleasant ways to experience the outdoors. Paddle sports, however, pose challenges for people with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities. Fortunately, paddling equipment adapts easily to accommodate many disabilities. Often, special seats that provide greater support and outrigger-type attachments that keep canoes from tipping are the only necessary adaptations. Adaptive canoeing and wide fishing kayak have been popular at Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports for more than two decades. Its oldest program is based at shallow, manmade Stoughton Pond in Springfield. Coordinator Kelly Walsh is trying to enhance the program. “Our current members have a lot of fun and enjoy the summer days outside,”...

Jun62019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Kayaking in Matlacha, Florida and Indian River Lagoon

Travel

Matlacha is a tiny (reported population of only 735) old fishing village located just before Pine Island in southwest Florida. Part of the Creative Coast, visitors will find charming accommodations, wonderful restaurants, art galleries and gift shops, fantastic fishing and plenty of nature trails. It is the perfect kayaking destination. Stay at the Sun and Moon Inn Advertised as a bed and breakfast and waterfront fishing resort, the Sun and Moon Inn, is convenient to all that Matlacha has to offer. The six cozy rooms, all decorated with the sun and moon theme, have cable, central air-conditioning, ceiling fans and mini refrigerators. The morning meal is self-serve from the array of items that provide the makings of a continental breakfast located on the second floor porch. Other ...

May312019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Kayak fishing on shallow, moving water with best motorized kayak

Travel

Use the best motorized kayak for kayak fishing on shallow and moving water. Fishing kayaks are equally useful for angling on still water and moving water. Ultralight kayak allow fishermen to float down shallow rivers where drift boats can’t go. Add the right tackle and lure for the location, and fishing success just has to follow. Kayak Tracker - Check Water Depth A scouting expedition to the river helps the angler plan a successful fishing trip. Smallmouth, like other bass species, like edges. These can be edges of submerged rock or other structure, or the edges of deeper pools next to shallow, fast moving water. Estimating river depth at various points will give fishermen a good idea where to find fish. Examine Insect and Aquatic Life Walking the bank and wading the shallows reve...

May112019 by Paul Linus1 Comment

Safe boating tips to follow while going for kayaking

Sports

With kayaking sports now the most popular participatory outdoor activity among Americans (even more than softball) bringing increasing numbers of paddlers to the Elkhorn, a coalition of organizations saw the need to alert those un-familiar with this popular whitewater stream to a safer way to enjoy its many and varied wonders. While recognizing that the natural environment poses risks for the boating public, the purpose of this is to describe some of these risks and how to better manage them. Water levels Always keep in mind that the gauge on the US 460 Bridge pylon is color-coded: red covers levels above 3 feet (means do not paddle unless an expert paddler. as the dam life-threatening), yellow covers 1.5 - 3 feet (means that your skills need to be intermediate or expert with no ...