The Fall N Tide tournament, hosted by the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club (BCKFC), is said to be one of the oldest kayak fishing tournaments still in existence. Fall N Tide is typically one of BCKFC’s largest, most attended tournaments each year consisting of a weekend long event packed full [...]
One of the top kayak fishing destinations in the world is Los Buzos. Many may not have heard of it, but that is changing by the minute. Los Buzos is a small resort located in Cambutal, Panama along the Pacific Ocean. It is a 6-hour drive from Panama City with [...]
In the Spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. - Alfred Lord Tennyson. Obviously, Alfred Lord Tennyson wasn’t from Louisiana. For me, Spring time in Louisiana conjures up images of trout…big trout exploding on topwater. It is our final escape from the doldrums of February and [...]
Amia Calva… bowfin… grinnel… mudfish, mud pike, dogfish, swamp trout, choupique… Hearing this name for many immediately brings disgust and sometimes nausea, but I’m here to tell ya, you’d be pleasantly surprised at what this fish packs. Before cutting that line, read on to see this fish from another’s eyes… [...]
A few weeks back I penned an article on Kayaks and the Navigation Rules for the group. I focused largely on lights in that write up. I want to take things a step further here. I have been consuming volumes of information in my new position as the Recreational Boating Safety [...]
Topics Discussed: - History of BCKFC's relationship with The Backpacker and Hobie - Choosing a kayak, accessories, and rigging - Special Guest Brock Miller of The Backpacker - Current Kayak Sales @ The Backpacker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4X9luEHghc&t
Hello BCKFC family. In plying social media, I often see questions asked about how kayakers (human powered craft operators) are supposed to behave in certain navigational situations. On the navigable waters of the US, the Navigation Rules provide the legal guidelines. Certain states may have additional laws, but here I will [...]
Topics Discussed: - What is the "Off The Water" live show about? - BCKFC's 2019 Minimalist Challenge Recap - Special Guest Clayton Shilling - Upcoming Events https://www.youtube.com/embed/X0FNpWRH18E