The Smallmouth of Algonquin by teamjk | Aug 4, 2019 | FishingThere’s a 7630 square kilometre (4741 square miles) protected area in the heart of Ontario known as Algonquin Park. This beautiful and remote area has over 1,500 lakes and 1,200 kilometres (745 miles) of streams and boasts some of the finest Brook Trout and Lake Trout...
Tips for Capturing your Kayak Adventures by teamjk | Jul 30, 2019 | Instructional, Whitewater, Whitewater InstructionI have found filming and editing kayak videos an enjoyable experience. Capturing our kayak adventures can be a great way to show non boater friends what we do. Kayaking videos on social media may encourage more people to try kayaking and hopefully grow awareness for...
Mid-Year Maintenance by teamjk | Jul 25, 2019 | FishingThe majority of anglers around the country have reached or will soon reach, the half way point of their seasons. I like to take this time to do some routine and preventative maintenance to ensure all of my gear is in top notch working order. It can all be done in less...
Let’s Talk About Training by teamjk | Jul 23, 2019 | Fitness, WhitewaterWith an ever increasing number of workout fads, exercise classes, and overpriced gym memberships, it’s hard to know what’s really best for your body. It seems these days everyone is talking about their great new workout routine which promises to slam them into the...
The Wind Factor by teamjk | Jul 20, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing TournamentWhen you start breaking down all the variables that account in your approach to catching a fish, you can become mentally fatigued in a hurry. Some of these variables are completely under your control. Things like your choice of lures, rods/reels, clothes, and your...
Step by Step to taking your Bite to the next Level by teamjk | Jul 18, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, InstructionalSince I first saw the Bite as a prototype in the factory over a year ago, I admit I was intrigued with its hidden potential as a blank slate to customize how I wanted it. With owning every “River Ready” kayak Jackson Kayak offers from the OG Coosa (which I have...
Extremesport Veko recap by teamjk | Jul 17, 2019 | Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, Norway, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesFor me, and many other whitewater kayakers, the extremesport week at Voss is an annual thing we’re not willing to miss. I’ve already lost count on how many times I’ve been. This year, Veko was hosting the European championship. This meant there was even more kayakers...
River Smallie CPR by teamjk | Jul 17, 2019 | FishingRecently, my husband and I went on a fishing trip and were fortunate enough to catch some beautiful Smallmouth Bass. The Smallmouth, a freshwater fish, is native to portions of the Ohio, Tennessee, upper Mississippi, and the Saint Lawrence- Great Lakes systems of...
Big Rig HDFD first impressions by teamjk | Jul 16, 2019 | Fishing, ReviewsI have been putting my new Big Rig HDFD to the test during my tournament season. I have to say, it is the most impressive kayak that I have fished out of to date. I absolutely love this kayak. Here’s my review on some of the keys that make this kayak so outstanding....
Kayaking as a Means to Help At-Risk Youth by teamjk | Jul 15, 2019 | Family Zone, FishingKayak fishing has been a lot more to me than just sitting in a plastic boat on the middle of a river. I have met so many fantastic people while being involved in the sport. When I started kayaking five years ago, I didn’t really know where it would ultimately lead me....
The Ekstremsportveko by teamjk | Jul 14, 2019 | Austria, Creeking, Internationalisation, Nirvana, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesHey guys, it’s Andi again with the story about the Extreme Kayak European Championship in Norway. I went there directly after my stay in America for the World Championship. As every year, the Ekstremsportveko took place in Voss. The Veko is one of the biggest...
6 month BIGRIGHDFD Review by teamjk | Jul 13, 2019 | Family Zone, Fishing, Reviews, UncategorizedWhat a last 6 months it’s been in this boat! Unbelievable. I hardly have words to describe it, honestly. I was so stoked when this kayak was announced and then we had to wait another 6 months to get our hands on one and now, NOW I have spent the last 6 months in it...