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How to Read Water for Bass Fishing (No Fish Finder Needed)

September 8, 2026June 27, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

Learn to find bass without electronics — structure, current breaks, shade lines, and surface activity explained for Oklahoma lakes.

Categories Guides, Oklahoma

How to Install a Fish Finder on a Kayak (Duct Seal Trick + Scotty Mount Guide)

August 3, 2026May 8, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

Step-by-step guide to installing a fish finder on a kayak — covers the Scotty 141 side-arm mount and the community-favorite duct seal in-hull trick. No drilling the hull bottom required.

Categories Fish Finders, Gear, Rigging

13 Kayak Fishing Mistakes Oklahoma Beginners Make

August 3, 2026May 8, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

The 13 most common kayak fishing mistakes Oklahoma beginners make — from ignoring afternoon wind to skipping trolling motor registration. Oklahoma-specific fixes for every one.

Categories Getting Started, Oklahoma

Do You Need to Register a Kayak with a Trolling Motor in Oklahoma?

August 3, 2026May 8, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

Oklahoma law requires any kayak with a trolling motor to be registered as a motorized vessel. Here’s exactly what’s required, how to register, and the 2025 non-resident check-in rule.

Categories Guides, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Kayak Fishing Laws: License, Registration & Rules

August 3, 2026May 7, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

Oklahoma kayak fishing laws explained — fishing licenses, trolling motor registration requirements, OKC city lake permits, and the 2025 non-resident check-in rule for select lakes.

Categories Getting Started, Oklahoma 1 Comment

Kayak Fishing Safety Guide: Solo Fishing, Capsizing & Wind

August 3, 2026May 6, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

Kayak fishing safety for solo anglers — capsize recovery, cold water rules, float plans, PFD selection, and the specific hazards of Oklahoma’s open reservoirs and big water.

Categories Getting Started, Guides, Safety 2 Comments

Kayak Fishing for Bass: Oklahoma Lakes Guide

June 24, 2026May 5, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

How to target largemouth and smallmouth bass from a kayak on Oklahoma lakes — seasonal patterns, techniques, lure selection, and the best lakes for kayak bass fishing in the state.

Categories Guides, Oklahoma

How to Fish in Wind from a Kayak (9 Tactics That Work)

June 24, 2026May 5, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

How to kayak fish in Oklahoma’s wind — reading conditions, anchor strategy, safe launching techniques, and presentations that work when the forecast says 15+ mph.

Categories Getting Started, Guides 2 Comments

How to Catch Crappie from a Kayak: Oklahoma Techniques & Rigs

June 24, 2026May 5, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

How to catch crappie from a kayak — jigging, dock shooting, spider rigging, and the Oklahoma lakes that produce slabs consistently through spring and fall.

Categories Guides, Oklahoma 1 Comment

Complete Kayak Rigging Guide: What You Actually Need

May 8, 2026May 5, 2026 by simple kayak fishing

How to rig a fishing kayak from scratch — rod holders, anchor trolley, fish finder mount, paddle leash, and dry storage. Build a functional setup without overloading the hull.

Categories Gear, Guides
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