California fisherman Kei Vang was out fishing on the Pacific Ocean in early August when he got the kayak ride of his life. Fishing from a 12-foot 9-inch pedal-drive kayak, Vang hooked a giant striped ...

Saltwater fishing pushes gear to the limits, and your ocean kayak has to take a lot of daily punishment while still getting you on fish—and all the way back home. When you’re giving it your all to ...