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,...
The Fish for All Seasons: Crappie by joey monteleone | Nov 10, 2023 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerThe Fish for All Seasons: Crappie Widespread and the target of those fishing for fun, food and even competition the crappie is one of America’s most popular gamefish. Listed as the fifth most sought-after species, the crappie has equipment and even boats designed with...
Come Over to My Pad by joey monteleone | Oct 25, 2023 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerCome Over to My Pad, the other Field of Dreams Fishing any kind of cover for bass is fun. Watching any bass emerge from below a dock, come out from under a submerged tree or ambush a bait in clear water from a bluff bank are all visual thrills. There is one kind of...
Beware of the Speed Trap by joey monteleone | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalBeware of the Speed Trap High speed zoom and rapid response just a few of the words our culture has adopted to denote quickness. Everyone is in a hurry and there’s an emphasis doing everything at top speed. While the quickest route may be a good thing in traveling it...
Why the Jig by joey monteleone | Sep 7, 2023 | Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerWhy the Jig? After decades of bass fishing my tackle box(es) are crammed full of baits designed to fool bass, Americas number one gamefish. I carry only two small one sided boxes when I launch my Jackson Kayak, but I have back up boxes, large tackle totes from years...
It’s Clear Now, Why I Like Muddy Water by joey monteleone | Aug 23, 2023 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerIt’s Clear Now, Why I Like Muddy Water Which is more frightening gin clear water or a muddy fishin’ hole? In recent conversations with my fishing friends we’re split on the topic of clear versus muddy water conditions. It could be experiences, negative or positive,...
Summertime Cure, Small Baits by joey monteleone | Aug 4, 2023 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalSweltering days of summer can make fishing for any species tough. Being an advocate for the theory of big bait equals BIG fish it took me a while to concede that under certain conditions I had to transition to different baits in smaller sizes. As a guide you need to...
