“Every angler knows there’s something special about walking into a bait and tackle shop before daylight — coffee brewing, stories being swapped, and the quiet anticipation of what the day might bring. Today, we’re sitting down with the team behind McGinness Bait and Tackle to talk about what it takes to open the doors, stock the shelves, and build something that serves more than just customers — it serves a fishing community. From entrepreneurship to local patterns and everything in between, this is the story behind the shop.”

Let's talk fishing! "Conversations with Kayakjak" features Jermaine Kvb Simpson live Thursday evening right here and on YouTube! Plus! We will visit about some of the great kayak fishing opportunities going on right now and the near future! #KBF

Join us in this "Conversations with Kayakjak" episode as we bring on Kayak Kushion who sponsors our "Fishing for 2026" bass challenge and Clayton Westgate who achieved this goal in 2025. We will discuss the revolutionary Kayak Kushion and how it has make kayak fishing a lot more comfortable! How did Westgate catch all those bass? Some say the goal was impossible but it was achieved by two anglers in 2025. We will also dive into the area events and what the KBF is doing nationally to make kayak fishing better!

In this episode Mark Fehner and Kayakjak discuss the 2026 season and what the KBF (Kayak Bass Fishing) has to offer for anglers of all ability levels in the upcoming season!

What about you? What is your favorite fishing memory from 2025?

Listen in on this special episode as we dig deeper into these “Yakpreneurs” that have developed kayak fishing products that have changed the game! Steve Billington from Trash Panda Decals and David Shricker from Wilder Side give us the insight on how their products have become a staple for anglers all across the country. And that’s not all! We also have our designated Co-Host Holly Cittadino who is an up and coming angler in the kayak fishing world!

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The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!The Semi-Finals of the YakOffs has started! Trevor Powell and Paul Glass face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs!

The “YakOff” is a competition and awards program created by Kayak Angler Magazine where kayak anglers compete in a March Madness-style bracket, showcasing their rigged-out kayaks to earn votes from the community and be crowned the coolest “tricked-out fishing rig” or the first YakOff Champion. It is designed to encourage social engagement, learning, and idea sharing within the kayak fishing community, with cash prizes and votes for the best custom setups. Vote and win prizes!The Quarterfinals of the YakOffs has started! Jeff Burlingame and Justin Floyd face off to see who has the most innovated & creative kayak fishing rig. Vote daily on the best kayak rigging to win one of THREE great voter prize packs!