On this episode of Destination Kayak, we are diving deep into some of the most beautiful, pristine, and exciting moving water in the country. Joining the show is Marcus Allen, the mind behind Floating the Ozarks—the premier community for paddling, camping, and exploring the incredible river systems of the Ozark region.

Whether you are looking to plan your next multi-day float trip, hunting for hidden smallmouth hotspots, or just wanting to learn more about the unique conservation and community efforts keeping these waters clean and accessible, Marcus shares the ultimate insider's guide.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Story Behind the Community: How Floating the Ozarks grew into the go-to hub for thousands of regional paddlers and river enthusiasts.
• Ozark River Breakdown: Master classes on navigating local favorites (and a few lesser-known gems you need to add to your bucket list).
• Kayaking & Floating Safety: Essential gear, understanding water levels, and etiquette for sharing the river.
• Conservation & Access: What it takes to protect these unique watersheds for future generations of paddlers.

Grab a paddle, hit play, and let’s head out to the river!

In this episode, we sit down with digital creator, tournament angler, and fishing industry staple Alex Rudd for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation. We dive deep into the technical side of the sport, breaking down the effectiveness of urchin-style baits and sharing stories from chasing massive bass down in Mexico.
​But this isn’t just a fishing talk. Alex opens up about navigating how he balances a chaotic content schedule with family life, and his journey into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you're trying to rig your kayak for the next tournament or looking for inspiration on balancing your passions with real life, this episode has something for you. Hit play and let's get into it!
#kayakfishing #alexrudd #bassfishing #fishing

Great conversation about the roots of kayak fishing with Tyler Gallaher of Southern Flow on YouTube

Check out Tyler's channel at

https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernFlow

We have some fun with Paul and Jeff from Aggressively Average Anglers over the kayak fishing industry, what got them started in YouTube, and their journey in content creation. #kayak #fishing

Today we discuss all things about designing the best fishing kayak with Hans Nutz of Bonafide Kayaks!

Hans is the mastermind behind such popular kayaks like the Bonafide SS127, SS107, RVR119, PWR129, and the new Bonafide XTR130

We also go over the process of designing a fishing kayak, where his motivation comes from and also what the future holds for kayak fishing.

Dave Urke stops by to discuss the latest with Fluxjet kayaks. We discuss some performance, design, and things to come with Fluxjet.

Me and Kristina discuss the future of the Kayak industry and the challenges that local retail stores face in the current economy.

#kayakfishing #bassfishing #supportlocal

We talk with Dan at Headwaters kayak on what got him started in paddlesports, the importance of a quality paddle, and the Jackson kayak acquisition of Eddyline kayak.

#kayak #paddle #float #paddlesports