Ambassadors / Pro Staff & Preferred Supplier Links

Bill Sikora can be found on social media as The Florida Bass Paddler and currently lives in Tallahassee, Florida. Bill has been kayak fishing since 2004, and has fallen in love with the sport ever since. Two of his most cherished accomplishments are winning the 2015 Rod Salser Kayak Bass Challenge (Biggest Bass and First Place Overall) and finishing 6th overall out of 170 in the 2015 Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Summer Slam Part 1. He is currently a ProStaff Team Member for Old Town Kayaks, Fishing Online, Rogue Gear Co., RedLine Lures, Karolina Strikers, Tasline, Pacific Yak Angler and South River Outfitters.

Some of his favorite fishing spots are any of the canal systems located in South Florida because there is no telling what he might catch. Bill loves to share his adventures, good or bad, on his YouTube so be sure to check them out on his channel, Kayak Fishing with The Florida Bass Paddler! He can also be found on Instagram as #flbasspaddler

2022 will be my 27th year fishing from a kayak and 11th year competitively. I've had many sponsors in that time but currently I proudly represent Old Town (Johnson Outdoors), Scotty, Pacific Yak Angler, Tightline Anchor, Streamside (CG Emery), Bending Branches and local businesses that support my tournament goals. Hook & Paddle is the premier tournament series in the Maritimes where I placed 3rd overall for 2018 & 19. The level of competition has risen significantly so to get to that podium in 2022 is the challenge!

I am excited to be working with Brad and helping to grow the sport and support Canadian manufactured goods.

Darrin has been an avid kayak angler for almost 30 years. He competes in kayak tournaments in the NB Hook & Paddle series and is one of the cast members of the Hook & Paddle TV series airing on the Sportsman Canada channel as well as WFN.

He has fished from paddle and pedal kayaks for his entire fishing life and has been at the forefront of kayak fishing on the East Coast of Canada with fellow Team eXstream members, a close group of like-minded anglers who have fished together for decades.

Darrin has worked with local entities in both NS and NB over the years to assist in river enhancement and conservation to see the great fisheries in the Maritime Provinces sustained and promoted for years to come.

I am excited to work with Brad and the Pacific Yak Angler team to promote and develop new products that make our experience on the water even better.

I am an outdoor enthusiast who has been fishing since I was four, and enjoy sharing my love for fishing. I grew up in Buckhorn, Ontario, a small town with plenty of opportunities to fish with my dad and friends. The passion sparked early in lakes, rivers, and any access point he could find.

In 2013, I moved to Banff, Alberta, and gave kayak fishing a try. I liked the ability to get off the shore and into more remote areas. The ability to catch more fish compared to what I was able to do from the bank got me hooked on kayak fishing!

I moved to Saanich, Vancouver Island, with my wife in 2020, and quickly picked up an Oldtown Sportsman 120 and began ocean fishing. So far, my favourite catch is a fifteen-pound Lingcod from the kayak, a memorable catch for sure!

As a local Brand Ambassador Clay has been instrumental in testing and providing feedback to the PYA designs. When he isn't fishing, you'll find him tying flies (he is amazing), biking, hiking and camping with his wife and red dog. Fishing restores his mental health, and he wishes that deeper immersion to all who choose to make the cast.

We are grateful to have Clay as a member of our team and showcasing our products.

Jeremy grew up recreationally and commercially fishing on the Bay of Fundy. In 2011 he co-founded OutdoorsNB and started instructing Sea Kayak courses through Paddle Canada. He volunteered on the board of the Fundy Paddlers Club, Canoe Kayak New Brunswick and Paddle Canada as well as a council member for the New Brunswick Society of Engineering Technicians and Technologists. These days you can find Jeremy hunting ducks and geese along the Saint John River, giving sea kayak lessons and participating in New Brunswick's Hook and Paddle Tournament Series as well as along the Bay of Fundy.

Jeremy is actively involved in online forums and his own YouTube Channel, OutdoorsNB where he does some great product reviews and fishing experiences. He is also an active outdoorsman who can teach us a bit about hunting as well.

We are grateful to have Jeremy as part of our growing community.

“I am grateful for the support from manufacturers of quality gear like Old Town and Pacific Yak Gear that allow me to passionately pursue my hobbies like kayak hunting and fishing.” — Jeremy

Kyle and Crystal hail from Ladysmith BC and represent the growing trend of couples that kayak fish. Both avid anglers and outdoors people, they share their passion through social media on their own YouTube channel, KC Kayak Fishing. You will also see them regularly on many of the kayak fishing forums sharing their knowledge and experiences.

With one of the best setups going KC Fishing is ready for what adventures lie ahead including getting the kids out to enjoy the sport we all love.

I'm originally from Newfoundland but left there at 21 to join the Canadian Military where I'm currently on my 14th year of service (Thank You Kody). I'm currently living in Quebec City and have been fishing my whole life. Over the last 4 years I've been completely obsessed with kayak fishing. I'm using an Old Town Sportsman PDL 120 with all the bells and whistles haha. I'm predominantly a smallmouth angler but still love targeting pike, musky and walleye regularly.

My social media and YouTube channels are Silent.j.outdoors

Kayak angling has always been an interest of mine, but until five years ago when I bought my first kayak, it quickly became a passion. The love and enjoyment that I get from fishing from my kayak and enjoying nature is unmatched. The best part is I still get the thrill of tournament angling that can be more intense than when I fished in a bass boat. I'm very lucky that my wife shares the same passion as I do, and we spend many a day from daylight till dark in our Old Town kayaks.

In the off-season, there is nothing more enjoyable than planning and adding accessories prepping for the next year along with what you'll do different. After winning some Pacific Yak Angler rails at a Hook & Paddle event in the past season, my wife and I have become firm believers in the product and supporting a Canadian small business. I only hope that as I continue my passion of kayak angling, that I can pass on the excitement to others, especially the youth, as they are the future of the sport.

Born and raised on the Great Lakes, I fell in love with fishing at a young age. What started as a childhood fascination with "big fish" has turned into a passion defined by pushing the limits of what is possible from a kayak. I find my greatest successes in the unknown, relying on unconventional tactics and a willingness to try what others won't to find fish when the bite goes cold!

I have a heart for conservation and ensuring that our fisheries and communities are sustainable for many future generations. I love helping other anglers find their footing, and I firmly believe that sharing knowledge is the most important way to protect the sport for future generations.

I’m active on Instagram and YouTube and am always looking to connect with other anglers, and brands, who share the same passion and heart for pushing the boundaries of this incredible sport and shaping our fisheries into something we can all be proud of.