Perception Outlaw 11.5 Fishing Kayak
Kayaks
George's primary flat-water kayak, praised for its "crazy comfortable" elevated lawn-chair seat and wide-open deck layout that makes stand-up fishing easy.
Gear used on the water
A practical running list of the gear used, tested, or discussed on FishingRandomPlaces. No invented favorites.
Scumfrog Bass Rat Hollow-Body Frog
Lures
A hollow-body frog lure that glides easily over heavy pads, lily fields, and mats. Triggers explosive blowups from largemouth bass hidden in thick vegetation.
Z-Man ChatterBait JackHammer 1/2 oz
Lures
A premium bladed jig with instant blade vibration that bass can locate easily by feel, even in muddy post-rain creek water.
River2Sea Whopper Plopper 75
Lures
A compact topwater lure with a spinning plopper tail that creates a distinct plopping sound bass can't resist in quiet ponds.
St. Croix Mojo Bass Casting Rod
Rods
A sensitive, heavy-action rod built specifically for throwing hollow-body frogs and heavy jigs around thick brush piles.
Shimano Curado DC Baitcasting Reel
Reels
Features a digitally controlled braking system to help prevent backlashes and birdnests, especially when casting against heavy wind on open lakes.
NRS Chinook Fishing PFD
Safety gear
The ultimate kayak fishing life jacket, designed with a high-back floatation panel to clear tall kayak seats and loaded with pockets.
ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent
Camping gear
A freestanding, lightweight tent that makes quick solo overnight setups easy at state parks near the boat launch.