Adventure Gears

How To Kayak | The Basic Paddling Techniques

There are some different paddling techniques that people use.

When you first get into a kayak, your brain is computing a million new things all at the same time.

But after the initial “feel” settles in – paddling becomes comfortable and natural and your brain says “hey … this is nice”! That is !!

Start by resting the paddle across the cockpit and make some adjustments to loosen up. Stretch out your legs – relax your shoulders – twist your neck from side to side to relieve the tightness.

Extend your arms out, with open hands, make arm circles backwards and forwards. This loosens your shoulder and neck muscles. To learn some paddling exercises, see the Paddling Fitness.

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South Dakota Fly Fishing: How To Fly Tying and Lure Making

In the past few weeks, I’ve touched upon different jig patterns and glide patterns on tap for the new year in my articles and that, along with what looks to be a winter that will cause a cabin fever epidemic of historic proportions, has elicited some emails and Facebook messages asking me what the best way is to get into glide tying and lure making. There’s no better time than now to get into making your own flies, jigs and other lures so they’ll be ready in time for spring fishing and there are many brilliant starter kits and tutorials available for the novice.