One young man’s path in scholastic, collegiate and kayak fishing follows a lifetime love

Matthew Houston holds a largemouth bass caught while kayak fishing. (Provided by Bob Houston)

The simplicity of kayak fishing drew Matthew Houston in.

“One being the price to start getting into it,” Houston emailed. “Sure now people have these expensive kayak rigs but that is not a necessary thing that you need to get out there. It is much more affordable than a boat and in many cases can do things bass boats can’t.”