Fall Fishing is Fabulous by joey monteleone | Oct 2, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater FishingFall Fishing is Fabulous Decades of doing this fishing thing have taught me in the spring fish want to eat…in the fall, they HAVE to eat. Regardless of the length of the winter lay over bass and other fish emerge during the spring warm up ready to eat and begin to...
I just want to “git bit” by joey monteleone | Sep 12, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, Fishbrain Premium Content, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Reports, Fishing SubjectsI just want to “git bit” There’s a popular theory among fishermen that BIG baits catch Big fish. Personally, experience has taught me that there’s some truth to that concept. Big fish don’t grow that large eating small meals. There’s also the physical side of that...
Top Ten Reasons to Kayak by joey monteleone | Aug 26, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Fishing Subjects, FreshwaterTop Ten Reasons to Kayak The Sound of Silence – Whether your seeking the tranquility of a kayak “glide” exploring the water ways or going into sneaky mode to spot wildlife or catch fish the kayak is super silent. Boating Benefits – Paddle, pedal or electrified you’re...
E-fish-N-C by joey monteleone | Jul 12, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Reports, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerE-fish-N-C The definition of efficiency; the ability to achieve an end goal with little to no waste, effort or energy. Many years ago, I incorporated this logic into my fishing and outdoor approach. Arming myself with basic items and shied away from anything...
Rivers the Untapped Resource by joey monteleone | Jun 24, 2024 | Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, JAdventures Main BannerRivers the Untapped Resource There are multiple reasons why certain people prefer lakes over rivers or vice versa. In making a case for rivers I have caught lots of absolute giants from river systems. On most lakes as late winter is giving way to spring, I have had a...
Kayak Country by joey monteleone | Apr 29, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater FishingKayak Country While BIG boats blast off, there’s something special about the slower-paced kayak and the places it can take you. For speed, safety in rough waters, and lots of room, bigger boats have the edge, BUT in secluded spots, smaller bodies of shallow water, and...
The Ageless Minnow “Plug” by joey monteleone | Mar 19, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater FishingThe Ageless Minnow “Plug” Early artificial bass baits resembled frogs, crawfish and even things like baby birds. Along the same time as the artificial baits came along lures that were meant to resemble minnows surfaced. (Pun intended) Most baits being constructed from...
Prepare for the Invasion by joey monteleone | Feb 20, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, InstructionalPrepare for the Invasion 221 years ago was the last time it happened..the Invasion! The cicada hatch of the 13 and 17 year cycle, a co-emergence of the cicadas. With black bodies, redeyes and orange tinted wings the emergence is triggered by the soil temperature...
Cold Water Kayak Fishing by joey monteleone | Jan 31, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerCold Water Kayak Fishing Regardless of geographic location it’s likely you’ll be faced with colder water conditions at some point in time. Cold is a relative term dependent on what normal conditions might be. Cold in the north could mean “hard water” aka ice. In...
New Year – New Year 2024 by joey monteleone | Jan 16, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerNew Year – New Gear A new year brings new beginnings and the yearning for what’s new, the kayaking / fishing world has lots to offer. I continue to do ZERO with technology and electronics and spend my money and time with innovations that keep me safe, catch more fish...
As We Wave Goodbye to 2023 by joey monteleone | Jan 4, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner2023 found us relocating to a new home on a new lake. Here we go, having to learn about the 3600-acre Woods Reservoir and the headwaters, the Elk River. A unique and exciting aspect of our new spot was the presence of largemouth and smallmouth and a well-kept secret...
The Short Shank Redemption: A Look at Fish Hooks by joey monteleone | Nov 28, 2023 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerShort Shank Redemption: A Look at the Hook Thousands of years old, the look of the fish hook has changed but the concept has not. Lure the fish in to bite the bait and set the hook to eventually catch the fish. With some natural bait attached, adorned with fur,...
