My First Kayak Fishing Tournament! by Sam Hanggi | Mar 1, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, River Bassin Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsIt was the summer of 2014 when I fished my fist kayak fishing tournament. I was thirteen years old and fairly new to the sport, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. A few weeks prior to the tournament I had found the River Bassin tournament trail online which...
Pond Hoppin’ in Paradise by Jon Hummel | Feb 9, 2017 | Coosa HD, Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, TournamentsThe second stop on the Peach State Kayak Anglers tour rolled into Paradise Public Fishing Area near Tifton, Georgia on February 4, 2017. Paradise PFA consists of 68 lakes / ponds totaling 525 acres. Anglers were able to launch on any body of water that was currently...
Alabama is Ready For a Great Kayak Fishing Season by Eric Atkins | Jan 17, 2017 | Coosa HD, Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, TournamentsThere is a new kayak fishing tournament and a new resource for kayak anglers in the state of Alabama. As with most of the rest of the United States, fishing from a kayak is only getting more and more popular in Alabama. With ten active kayak fishing clubs in the...
The Contemplation of a Tournament Fisherman by David Roberts | Jan 7, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Tournaments, Wrap UpsFor the past few weeks my mind has been going a mile a minute with thoughts and emotions. I am sure by now the little hamster running on the wheel is exhausted; and mentally, so am I. Tomorrow is the start of the biggest tournament I have ever fished in my life. Not...
Cuda HD is Amazing by Tim Thao | Jan 5, 2017 | Cuda HD, Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fishing Tournament, Freshwater Fishing, Tournaments, Uncategorized, Wrap UpsI 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...
College Kayak Fishing Series Event 1: Kiser Lake by Aaron Stiger | Oct 17, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing Tournament, United StatesImagine this—it is February; the snow and sleet are relentless as they cover everything in sight. Six inches of powder sits atop the patio furniture in the back yard, and walking to the mailbox requires ten minutes of layering clothes. Outdoor life for kayak...
Coosa Whitewater Festival Fishing Tournament by joshtidwell | Oct 7, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing TournamentYou read that right! The Coosa River Whitewater Festival has been going on for many years. This year, thanks to Coosa Riverkeeper and their Coosa Canoe and Kayak Fishing Series, we kayak anglers were able to join the fun! It was a cool weekend with bonfires and live...
The most unique Coosa! by colinkemp | Oct 6, 2014 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Fishing TournamentI got an email from on of our fine dealers that is helping coordinate an event that will support the Wounded Warrior organization. Not only are they doing good for their community but they have build the most unique Coosa ever. From what I understand this Coosa is...
Pure Michigan Riverbassin by tjstrong | Oct 3, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing Tournament, United StatesWith two Riverbassin tournaments under my belt in 2014, I decided to travel to Newaygo, MI for my third and final Riverbassin event before the National Championship in November. My only previous fishing trip to Michigan was an awesome one. I got to experience the...
River Bassin Recap – Charlotte, NC by Drew Gregory | Sep 26, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing TournamentWell, another River Bassin Regional event has come and gone! This time it was held in the Pittsburg, PA my home town Charlotte, NC at Great Outdoor Provision Company (GOPC). As always I fish before the event one day to put up a “Beat Drew Bonus Score” so...
Valentina’s First Tournament by jimrussell | Sep 23, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing TournamentPaddled several miles offshore with my eight year old daughter Valentina between my legs hoping to find her a big enough fish to win the annual Kayak Connection tournament in Santa Cruz. Well, a strong south swell totally shut down any bite for us at all. : 9 Then ran...
Planning for Catch, Photo, Release by Nik Brown | Sep 14, 2014 | Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Freshwater, Instructional, JK Team Posts, Saltwater Fishing, United StatesKayak 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...