2013 Adventure Kayak World Championships by JK Fans | Mar 13, 2013 | Big Tuna, Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingOn March 2, 2013 the Adventure Kayak World Championships was held in Everglades City, Florida. The format was unlike any other kayak tournament. On Friday evening the Captain’s meeting was more of a safety meeting. Gear was checked before we could check in. It...
Self Rescue Instructional Video for Sit-On-Top Kayaks by Len Zilkowsky | Mar 9, 2013 | Cuda, Fishing, JK University, River Running, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingSafety is something that can’t be taken for granted while kayak fishing. I have made a habit of practicing self rescue techniques since I bought my first sit on top kayak. You can never be completely sure that something won’t go wrong while on the water, and you...
Adventure Fishing World Championship by Alan L Ryland | Mar 8, 2013 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingThe Adventure Fishing World Championship held on March 2 in Everglades City, FL was exactly what the name implies – an adventure !! The 32 teams entered were required to catch either one redfish, trout, or snook at at least 3 of 5 checkpoints. The checkpoints...
A Florida Keys Essay – PLUS, win a 3K prize package to join me there! by Drew Gregory | Mar 5, 2013 | Big Tuna, Cuda, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing So, recently I’ve made a few trips down to the FL Keys to continue to get to know an area that just sits well with my kayak fishing soul! I mean, how could it not with TONS of shallow water , warm weather, birds and wildlife and loads of...
Buy Bulk Baits! by Brady Sullivan | Mar 3, 2013 | Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingMany of you have probably thought of this before, but for some reason I just recently thought to buy my favorite baits online in BULK! If you are like me, there are several baits that are your “go-to” baits that you have confidence in and will throw before...
Permit and Reds by Randy Morrow | Mar 1, 2013 | Cuda, Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingWow! Had one of those really fortunate days with the fishes recently. In the first hour on the water I landed 2 redfish (25″ and 26.5″) and a permit (29″ fork). Had shots at big cudas but couldn’t close the deal. Then I found a pair of big...
Boondoggle ! by Steve Gibson | Feb 27, 2013 | Big Tuna, Cuda, Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingMy son and I hit the road Saturday morning to head over to Merritt Island Florida to attend the Boondoggle. We arrived early and set up camp and then walked around a bit to meet some new faces. It was great to put FaceBook names with faces. Shortly after we hit the...
Presidents Day 2013 Boondoggle-KARS Park Merritt Island, FL by JK Team | Feb 27, 2013 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingFire ant bites on day 1, rain, cold, and stubborn fish….but I would do it all over again. Nothing can break the bonds of new friendships made or hanging out with old friends. The Presidents Day 2013 Boondoggle at KARS Park Merritt Island, FL, and I’m sure...
Boondoggle Cuda Style by Trey Leggett | Feb 27, 2013 | Cuda, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingI had the opportunity to make the voyage to Titusville, Florida for the Merritt Island/ Kars Park Boondoggle over the President’s Day holiday weekend. The Boondoggle, hosted by Yakangler.com and Kayak Fishing Radio, is a low key get together of kayak anglers for...
One Bait Haulin’ Machine by Chris Funk | Feb 25, 2013 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingI have to admit, when I got my Big Tuna, I had no plans on using the Tuna Tank for anything other than storage. I usually end up chunking some sort of lure or fly all day and rarely use bait. The adventure I was embarking on this time had me working outside of my...
In Love with the Cuda 12! by Henry Jackson | Feb 18, 2013 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, rivers, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingSearching for the all-purpose, do it all, go anywhere kayak? I was too. Then I paddled the Cuda 12 and found it! This beauty of a boat is a lightweight, fish hunting machine that is comfortable chasing redfish in the bay or carp in the ditch. I love this boat because...
Sneak Peak at the new Kilroy by Brooks Beatty | Feb 15, 2013 | Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingKilroy Review A few weeks ago I had the privilege of paddling the prototype Jackson Kayak Kilroy. I feel like this boat is the Swiss Army knife of kayaks. It has a ton of features, paddles smoothly, and like any of the other Jackson fishing fleet, it is super stable...