The Kayak Cafe

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Wade Clements – YakAttack & the Accessory Evolution 🔧🚣‍♂️

This week on The Kayak Cafe, we welcome Wade Clements of YakAttack—one of the leading voices behind the gear that's shaped modern kayak fishing. Known as the leader in kayak fishing accessories, YakAttack has built its name on innovation, quality, and a relentless commitment to solving the unique rigging challenges kayak...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Houman Nikmanesh – Bixpy Unplugged & Unveiled ⚡🚣‍♂️

This week on The Kayak Cafe, we sit down with Houman Nikmanesh, the visionary founder behind Bixpy Motors—the company that’s been redefining the way kayak anglers power their adventures. From sleek propulsion systems to cutting-edge marine innovation, Bixpy has made waves in the paddle sports industry—and it’s not slowing down.

In an ex...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Joe Komyatias – Saltwater Strategy & Tournament Tactics 🌊🎣

📅 July 22nd, 2025 | 8:00 PM EST

📍 Streaming on USA Kayak Fishing Magazine's YouTube Channel

This week on The Kayak Cafe, we welcome Joe Komyatias—a seasoned saltwater kayak fishing angler and fierce kayak fishing tournament competitor with a deep knowledge of coastal gamefish and a passion for the grind. From redfish to flo...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Ethan Jett – Panfishing to Poerfishing!🚀🎣📅 July 8th, 2025 | 8:00 PM EST📍 Streaming on USA Kayak Fishing Magazine's YouTube ChannelThis week on The Kayak Cafe, we’re joined by rising kayak angler Ethan Jett—a passionate competitor and relentless student of the game who’s quickly gaining respect across the kayak fishing scene. With a fearless approach and a knack for finding bites when ot...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Rus Snyders – From Guide to Greatness 🏆🚣‍♂️📅 July 1st, 2025 | 8:00 PM EST📍 Streaming on USA Kayak Fishing Magazine's YouTube ChannelThis week on The Kayak Cafe, we’re joined by Rus Snyders—one of the most dominant and respected names in kayak bass fishing. From guiding in California to becoming a multi-title national champion, Rus’s journey is a blueprint for consistency, grit, and tact...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Alvin Paliani – Building The American Angler Outdoors Network 🌐🎣📅 June 24th, 2025 | 8:00 PM EST📍 Streaming on USA Kayak Fishing Magazine's YouTube ChannelThis week on The Kayak Cafe, we’re joined by Alvin Paliani—an angler, entrepreneur, and the visionary force behind. The American Angler Outdoors Network. From grassroots beginnings to launching one of the fastest-growing outdoor media ...

🎙️ *The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Michael Musgrove – Building a Nation of Competitive Kayak Anglers* 🛶🏆

📅 8:00 PM EST |

📍 Streaming on USA Kayak Fishing Magazine's YouTube Channel

This week on *The Kayak Cafe*, we welcome **Michael Musgrove**, founder of *The Kayak Team Series*—one of the most exciting and fast-growing competitive formats in kayak fishing today. From his vision of uniting anglers by state to the behi...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Rob Welsh – Then vs Now: The Evolution of Fishing 🎣🕰️This week on The Kayak Cafe, we're joined by longtime angler and outdoorsman Rob Welsh for a deep dive into how the world of fishing has transformed over the decades. From bait shops and paper maps to high-tech electronics and social media stars, we’re talking about what’s been gained—and what might’ve been lost—along the way.Rob brings...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Dustin Nichols – Cracking the Code of the Fishing Industry 🎣💼This week on The Kayak Cafe, we’re sitting down with Dustin Nichols—angler, podcast host, and brand-building powerhouse from Victoria, Texas. With deep roots in both tournament fishing and the business side of the sport, Dustin brings real talk about how to actually break into the fishing industry. From his work with top brands like...

🎙️ *The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Duke Weskamp – Precision on the Water 🇺🇸📏*This week on *The Kayak Cafe*, we’re proud to welcome Duke Weskamp, the innovative founder of *Ketch Products USA*—the company behind the rugged, tournament-approved measuring boards trusted by kayak anglers across the country. 🛶⚙️Duke shares the story behind the creation of Ketch, what inspired him to start a manufacturing company from the ground ...

This week on *The Kayak Cafe*, we’re honored to welcome Jason Austin from *Heroes on the Water*—an organization dedicated to helping veterans, active-duty service members, and their families find peace and purpose through kayak fishing. 🎣💙Jason shares his personal journey of military service, his own healing experience through the program, and how kayak fishing became more than just a hobby—it became a lifeline. We'll also lo...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Jay Angel – Podcasts & Rod Casts! 🎧🛶This week on *The Kayak Cafe*, we’re catching up with Jay Angel—a Louisiana angler, podcast host, and longtime friend of the show. 🎣🎙️ Jay was the first to ever host *USA Kayak Fishing Magazine* on a podcast, and now we’re flipping the script and welcoming him to our stage.We’ll dig into Jay’s roots in kayak fishing, explore how he built a voice in th...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Josh Welch – Catch it all in a kayak 🛶This week on *The Kayak Cafe*, we’re joined by Mississippi’s own Josh Welch—a seasoned kayak angler whose knowledge spans everything from shallow creeks to big water battles. 🎣🌎 If it swims, Josh has probably hooked it from a kayak.We’ll dive into his journey through the kayak fishing scene, take a closer look at the rig he trusts on the water, and break...

🎣🛶 Brandon Elrod x The Kayak Cafe Podcast | Building Kayak Cushion & Navigating the Grind 🇺🇸💺In Episode 16 of The Kayak Cafe Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Elrod, the innovative mind behind Kayak Cushion, a proudly American-made brand bringing comfort to anglers across the country.From the first spark of an idea to the uphill battles of launching a business in the fishing industry, Brandon opens up about the challenges,...

🎙️ The Kayak Cafe Podcast: Featuring Brandon Hua – Big Bites & Big Brands 🎣📍 Streaming on USA Kayak Fishing Magazine's YouTube ChannelThis week on The Kayak Cafe, we’re sitting down with West Coast tournament angler and outdoor content creator Brandon Hua to talk big bites, big brands, and the bold path he's carving in the fishing industry. 🎯 From Instagram reels to real tournament wins, Brandon is blending passion ...

🎣🪖 Chancy Cotton x The Kayak Cafe Podcast | Kayak vs Bass Boat Tournaments & Military Roots 🇺🇸🎣 In this powerful episode of The Kayak Cafe Podcast, we’re joined by Chancy Cotton—a dual-threat tournament angler competing in both kayak and bass boat circuits and a proud U.S. military veteran. We explore Chancy’s journey through service and into the world of competitive fishing, exploring the grit, discipline, and perspective...

In this exclusive live podcast, we sit down with kayak angler Jake Suvak to dive deep into his journey—from getting started in the kayak fishing world to customizing his Vibe Shearwater 125 for an intense head-to-head competition against top-tier kayaks.Jake walks us through the highs and lows of building his dream rig, the creative modifications he’s made, and what drives him to push the limits of his kayak both on and off the wat...

Inside the Craft of Rod Building: Justin from Hatfield Custom Rods Talks Passion, Precision & Kayak Fishing on The Kayak Cafe PodcastIn this episode of The Kayak Cafe, we sit down with Justin from Hatfield Custom Rods to explore the skill, dedication, and drive it takes to turn a passion for fishing into a full-blown custom rod business. From selecting the perfect components to designing rods built for performance and personali...

Inside the Mind of a Bait Maker: Philip Hudock Talks Four-Seven Lures & Kayak Fishing on The Kayak Cafe Podcast In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Philip Hudock, the founder of Four-Seven Lures, to dive deep into the world of bait manufacturing and the business behind the baits. From building his brand from the ground up to sponsoring tournaments and making waves in the kayak fishing world, Philip shares his journey,...