• Seats – First and foremost finding a comfortable seat that provides solid back support is essential. Seat comfort is 75% support, 25% padding. Most of your trips will last longer than 3 hours and if you are feeling like you have been sitting on a stadium bleacher at the end of the day, you need a better seat. Try out as many seats as possible. Chances are, if you are using the seat that came with the boat, it's time for an upgrade.
• Rod Holders – Scotty, Ram, and COD is just a smattering of the companies that make Rod holders.  The type of fishing you do will eliminate some options - for example, you don't want flush rod holders if you generally fly fish since the holder will not accommodate it.  Make sure you get the right configuration for the gear that you are using.  Also consider how many rods you will be taking and whether or not you will be trolling for fish.  Before you install any rod holder make sure that they are not going to interfere with your paddle stroke.
• Anchors – Staying in your desired location can be difficult when the wind is howling or you are dealing with a strong current. Getting yourself into a good casting position is important. The type of anchor and line will help. Do you need a folding anchor or a claw? Folding anchors tend to work better when there is good structure on the bottom whereas claw anchors hold better in sandy or silty bottoms. Do you need a drift chute? These are great in larger bodies of water when you want to slow down your drift. Some people like to install anchor trolleys so they can position the anchor or drift chute anywhere along one side of the kayak. Alternatively, carefully placed anchor cleats can also get the job done.
• Ice Chests – Finding the right ice chest for your excursion can make or break the best of days. You need something that is going to fit nicely in the tank well and leave you some space for other gear. Consider a collapsible ice chest; these tend to work well in many different kayaks with varying size tank wells.
• Fish Finders/GPS/Compasses – knowing where you are, and maybe more importantly, where the fish are is key.  Consult a local sporting goods store to find the appropriate unit and battery.  Consult an expert when determining the most convenient location to mount both the transducer and display unit as well as the best way to handle the install.

The Lessons and Trips pages have been updated with dates for this year's lesson schedule and paddle trips. We will be offering a few different lessons and half and full day paddles down the San Marcos River as well as continuing the Town Lake Bat paddles. Click here for the main Lessons and Trips page.

If you see something missing or have a large group, please contact us and we will work to help you out.