NorCal Spring and Summer Diving by jimrussell | Aug 28, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, JK Team Posts, Saltwater FishingSpring and summer in Northern California typically bring more kelp and greener, murkier water… But it is also the time of year when ocean conditions are often calmer, Abalone season is open, the water is warmer and Halibut move into shallower waters…...
Self Rescue (part 1) by Marcos M | Aug 26, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team Posts, Saltwater FishingWith our sport growing so fast, and so many people getting on the water now, I think a few of us are forgetting to practice self rescue. It’s not hard. It just requires a few hours away from fishing to practice something which might save your life. My suggestion...
The River of Grass by Stewart Venable | Aug 25, 2014 | Coosa, Fishing, JK Team Posts, Saltwater Fishing, United StatesKayak fishing can take you to many remote and picturesque waters. But every once in a while, it takes to something even better. A place where fish are plentiful, powerful and above all else…exotic. The Florida Everglades is one of those rare places. After working on...
Tricking out the Big Tuna by Drew Camp | Aug 24, 2014 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Freshwater, Rigging, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, United StatesThe Big Tuna is a great rig that is ready to fish straight from the factory, but in the last year I have slowly modified mine into the ultimate fishing machine. While I do use the Big Tuna in a tandem configuration, I mainly use it as a solo paddle for its stability,...
2014 Pay It Forward Paddle by jimrussell | Aug 23, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Saltwater FishingPay It Forward (PIF) is a fundraising paddle/potluck/raffle event that a few buddies and I have organized since 2010 to help NCKA (NorCal Kayak Anglers) members battling cancer or other serious illness. From 2010-2013 we raised over $40,000 for my buddy Joel Lotilla...
Heroes On The Water and The Lone Star Kayak Series by michaelharris | Aug 22, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Saltwater FishingEarlier this year I was approached about a leadership role in the Southeast Texas Chapter of Heroes The Water. After thinking it over for a few days I decided I needed to get on board and share my passion for kayak fishing with our nations Veterans. This past weekend...
Damon and Jim Drum Up Some Fish in Levy by Jim Sammons | Aug 15, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Saltwater FishingJackson Kayak’s Damon Bungard joins Jim Sammons in Levy County, Florida. This time they are on the hunt for some big black...
Trophy Abalone Mission by jimrussell | Aug 14, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Saltwater FishingWife and kids were out of town for the weekend and I wanted to dive so sent some buddies a text to see what they were up to. My buddy Charlie wrote back “Abs on Sunday. Secret spot. Come up.” : ) Left the house at 4am with Joe who had just got back from...
Jim Sammons quick walk through on Kraken by Brooks Beatty | Aug 11, 2014 | Fishing, Kraken, Saltwater Fishing, United StatesCheck out Jim Sammons interview with Rapid Media, where he does a quick walk through on the...
Epic Marlin Fight by Jim Sammons | Aug 7, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, JK Team Posts, Saltwater FishingIn a clip from “Jackson Kayak’s Kayak Fishing Show” Jim Sammons fights a striped marlin from his Cuda 14 in the Sea of...
Summertime on the Florida Flats by Alan L Ryland | Aug 4, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, JK Team Posts, Saltwater FishingThe “dog days” of summer can be the most difficult time of year to fish the flats of East Central FL…..but also the most rewarding. High water temps can make for dirty water and sluggish fish. Get on the water early, use lures which imitate bait fish...
Wrap Up: The 7th Annual Point Pleasant Elks Fluke Tournament Kayak Division by Matthew Trucks | Aug 1, 2014 | Big Rig, Big Tuna, Coosa, Cruise 10 Angler, Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, JK Team Posts, Kraken, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Team JK, Tournaments, Wrap UpsAnother tournament in the books but an incredible experience for myself as this was my first tournament that i had run mostly alone besides help from Gary Ward with Facebook posting promotions and making phone calls during the day. The Jersey Paddler and Pat Wooley...
