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by Chris Ritchie | Jan 6, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Lure reviews

In the fishing community you generally have two types of people when it comes to lure selection; those that stick to their tried and true baits and those who follow the latest trends. I am unintentionally the first type. I don’t really like to follow the crowd and...

Cuda HD is Amazing

by Tim Thao | Jan 5, 2017 | Cuda HD, Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fishing Tournament, Freshwater Fishing, Tournaments, Uncategorized, Wrap Ups

I have been able to fish and paddle out of the Cuda HD for about a two weeks now, and this kayak is a beast. Previously I mainly rode the Cuda 12 and I loved that boat. It was quick, stable, and had great maneuverability. I have fished the Cuda 12 in many rivers and...

The battle for simplicity and the art of river fishing without and anchor

by Chris Ritchie | Jan 4, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, rivers

We all got into kayak fishing for different reasons. For me, it was a combination of price and simplicity that made me really look into it. I like simple, easy, just throw your gear in and go. With that being said, a persons boat get can become quite extensive. With...

Kraken Rigging Pt.2 Setting up the bait tank

by Jim Sammons | Sep 27, 2014 | Fishing, JK Team Posts, Kraken, Saltwater Fishing

With your kayak set up for live bait you will get more big fish. In this second part on rigging the Kraken we will show how to set up the bait tank. After getting my Kraken my first stop was visiting my local Jackson Kayak Dealer, OEX, to get some rigging done. Sure I...

Wrap Up: 2014 CBKA Tournament

by Matthew Trucks | Sep 22, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Tournaments, Wrap Ups

It begun on September 12th 2014 with a 4 hour drive from my home to the destination of Camp Wright on Kent Island Maryland. Once past the beaten paths of NJ and onto Delaware after Route 299 (I will never go that way again) and onto Rt 301. Rt 301 was a desolate...

Fishing for Dorado in Baja

by Jim Sammons | Sep 20, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, JK Team Posts, Saltwater Fishing, Video

Jim Sammons, Sean White and Luther Cifers fish for big Dorado in Baja...

First Kraken Walk-thu’s from OR! Videos!!!

by Jim Sammons | Sep 18, 2014 | Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team Posts, Kraken, Saltwater Fishing

Jim Sammons has hooked up with a few folks form the magazines to give them a first look at the features of the new Jackson Kraken! Rapid Media Kayak Fish Magazine http://www.kayakfishmag.com/news/jackson-kayak-kraken-2/...

Big Tuna Tank Flat Lid Mod Video

by Chris Funk | Sep 16, 2014 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, Saltwater Fishing

Check out this mod I did on my Big Tuna...

The Atlantic IFA Tour in Georgetown

by Darrell Olson | Sep 15, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Tournaments, Trip Reports

The folks from the Inshore Fishing Association (IFA) and the city of Georgetown, SC did an outstanding job on the second leg of the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour for the Atlantic Division. The objective of the IFA Kayak Fishing Tour is to catch one redfish and one speckled...

Planning for Catch, Photo, Release

by Nik Brown | Sep 14, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team Posts, Saltwater Fishing, United States

Kayak anglers who fish tournaments often express the difficulty of successfully getting a picture for catch, photo, and release. (CPR) There biggest concern is typically the fish flopping off of their measuring board and back into the water before they are able to get...

First Blood on the Illuminati

by jimrussell | Sep 11, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, JK Team Posts, Saltwater Fishing

Met up with my NorCalKayakAngler buddy Brent to get him some water therapy and hopefully get first blood on his new prize Cuda14 Illuminati!! We were treated to excellent conditions with stellar 25-30+ foot viz and minimal surge. First stop was one of my favorite...

Self Rescue (part 2)

by Marcos M | Sep 10, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team Posts, Saltwater

The cold water safety/self rescue clinic was a success. We had a total of 14 anglers attend. Some were completely new to ocean fishing and some had over 20 years of experience. Sean Morley was kind enough to be our instructor. He shared his knowledge and experience...