Product Reviews/Write-Ups

As we reach the closing point of the year, it felt right to talk about what the closing point of a fishing trip looks like. Namely, quickly hitting on a few things you can do that don’t take much time...

Too often, we hear folks express skepticism about the fishing in the months after Labor Day. Labor Day has sort of become a denotation of when the fishing “ends” or “gets bad”. Well, we are here to tell you that...

It’s no secret that the yellowfin and bluefin tuna bite in New England has gotten more and more exciting and productive in recent years. These tuna have moved in close enough so that daytrips in 20-foot class center consoles are...

The news is out: Old Town, a stalwart in the world of canoes, kayaks, and outdoor adventure since 1898, has announced an addition to its lineup of advanced kayaks - The Old Town Sportsman Big Water 132 ePDL+! It’s impossible...

It happens. No matter the brand of boat or kayak, no matter the skill level of the operator or how many years they’ve been fishing or boating…it happens. Parts sometimes break. It could be a part issue, and sometimes it’s...

When most people think of kayaking, they picture someone sitting in the center of a canoe-type craft, paddle in hand, cutting through the water. But as kayaks have gained popularity over the years and have been used for more than...

It’s finally June, and the big stripers have arrived in force in waters from the Long Island Sound all the way through Cape Cod and into some herring-fueled bites on the Maine coast. Here in Connecticut, June is the start...

When most people think of kayaks, they likely envision paddlers near the lakeshore or leisurely traveling along rivers or canals. But kayaks aren't just for inland lakes, rivers, and streams – some are also purpose-built for use in ocean waters....

Whether you're angling from a fishing boat or a kayak, your goal is the same: to reel in a catch. And while the right watercraft or paddle can help get you to the ideal locations on the river, lake, or...

Old Town kayaks are widely recognized as the world's leading fishing kayaks, largely thanks to their overall performance, technology, reliability, and value. As the largest Old Town kayak dealer in the United States, Black Hall Outfitters (BHO) complements the craftsmanship...

Whether you are a seasoned kayak angler or just getting into the sport, there is one type of accessory often overlooked by anglers that is a necessity- replacement parts. This doesn’t mean that you head out for a day on...