What to Practice Besides Just Kayaking by teamjk | Jan 9, 2019 | WhitewaterWe all focus a lot on our boating skills, but there’s so much more to being an asset on the river and with your crew than being the sickest kayaker. 99% of the time we’re on the water we’re in our boats and everything is all good. But what about that other 1% of the...
Canadian Freestyle team trials by teamjk | Jan 7, 2019 | Canada, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Playboating, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThe Canadian team trials took place in Kananaskis, Alberta at a sweet little hole called Chubbies. Before the lead up to this event I hadn’t really done much real hole boating, only messing around on the wave holes on the Ottawa so this was a big change from...
Power Pole Install by teamjk | Jan 6, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalOne of the awesome features that Jackson includes on a few of their boats is they are pre rigged for a Power Pole Micro anchor system. The rear deck already comes with the proper size threaded inserts from the factory so all you have to do is drop the mounting...
Some fish I’ve caught in Cruise FD kayak 2018 by teamjk | Jan 4, 2019 | Cruise FD, Fishing, VideoHere is a snippet of some of the fish i’ve caught for 2018 in my Jackson Cruise FD kayak. Fishing in Patterson lakes, Werribee river, Lake Fyans and lake Mulwala. – Craig...
Winter Smallmouth by teamjk | Jan 3, 2019 | Coosa FD, FishingAs the open water season begins to wind down and the cold weather moves in many kayak anglers find themselves shying away from going out in these less than ideal conditions. There is still a plethora of opportunities to get out and on some fish right up until first...
Navarre by teamjk | Jan 2, 2019 | Fishing, VideoIn August of 2017 I was living in Gulfort, MS and got a last minute phone call from a buddy at 7pm asking if I I wanted to head fishing off shore out of Navarre, FL in the morning. Like any sane person I said, absolutely what time do you want to meet? He told me, meet...
Stakeout 2018 by teamjk | Jan 2, 2019 | Playboating, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesSTAKEOUT!!! The most wonderful time of the year for big wave paddlers when the giants in the Ottawa Valley and Northern Quebec come out for us to enjoy for the month. It always starts on the Ottawa River and Gatineau river with the amazing classics coming in when the...
Running Rivers at High Water Part Two – On the Water by teamjk | Dec 31, 2018 | Creeking, rivers, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesIf you haven’t already, check out part one of this blog to figure out how to prepare! So today’s the day. It rained all night, the rivers are really high, you and your friends have been boating this section river a bunch, you’re feeling fit, you know the river like...
River Bassin NC 2018 by teamjk | Dec 30, 2018 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, River Bassin Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsFishing rivers has become one of the most enchanting pastimes for me. Getting the kayak out on a section of flowing water, even if you have floated a section a thousand times, and waiting for the unexpected to be seen or happen quickly became my favorite way to target...
Top lures of 2018 by teamjk | Dec 30, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviewsThis year I was very fortunate to have an incredible season both fishing for fun and in tournaments. I was able to fish In five different states and fish more tournaments than I could count. No matter where I went or what I was fishing for there were a few key baits...
Drag Chain by teamjk | Dec 29, 2018 | FishingOne great features of the Jackson Liksa is the built in drag chain troughs on other side of the boat, along with a large pass through at the stern that doubles as a handle. Utilizing a drag chain is a great way to slow down or completely stop your boat while floating...
HD to FD by teamjk | Dec 28, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingAbout a month ago I was fortunate enough to get a brand new Coosa FD. After getting out in it a few times including my final tournament of 2018 I have been nothing but impressed by this kayak. I feel like I must mention that I used to say that I would never put down...
