Cold Water Kayak Catches by joey monteleone | Nov 11, 2022 | Big Rig, Big Rig HD/FD, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerCold Water Kayak Catches In geographic locations where air and water temperatures dip below fifty degrees fishing can be a challenge. Along with tough fishing conditions some fishing AND kayaking adjustments may well be necessary. With safety being a major concern,...
Basic Worm Rig for Bass | Texas Rig by joey monteleone | Jul 28, 2022 | Big Rig, Big Rig HD/FD, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerBasic Worm Rig for Bass – Texas Rig The biggest game changer in bass fishing was the development of the plastic worm. The original worms were a stiff vinyl compound and sold five for a dollar. The “slip sinker rig” became popular in the mid 1960’s and bass that were...
River Revelations | Kayak Fishing Rivers by joey monteleone | Mar 30, 2022 | Big Rig, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerRiver Revelations | Kayak Fishing Rivers “There’s magic in moving water.” I dedicated an entire chapter in my book I’LL BE TENNESSEAN YA’ to rivers and what they have to offer. For many of us the local creek was our introduction to fishing and other outdoor...
Spare the Rod | Kayak Fishing Rod Set Up by joey monteleone | Mar 10, 2022 | Big Rig, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Subjects, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerSpare the Rod With unlimited offerings how do you figure out which rods to have and which to take with each time you head out to the water? Anglers are bombarded with ads for every type of equipment including fishing rods. Simply stated rods are like golf clubs,...
Summer Trophy Bass Hunting by joey monteleone | Aug 31, 2021 | Big Rig, Featured Post, Fishbrain Premium Content, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerSummer Trophy Bass Hunting Most fishermen believe the best time for hunting a trophy bass is spring or fall. You can make a great case for catching big bass those times of the year but don’t discount summer. Understanding the fish and its lifestyle is critical to the...
Top 4 Reasons Your Kayak Paddles Like A Barge by Chris Funk | Jul 25, 2021 | Big Rig, Big Rig HD/FD, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner
Finesse | The Solution to Summer Fishing by joey monteleone | Jul 8, 2021 | Big Rig, Featured Post, Fishbrain Premium Content, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerWhile summer is a great time to paddle or pedal your kayak the accompanying weather and water conditions can make it tough for fishing or more accurately catching. Taking the normal precautions for protection from the sun and of course zipping up your life jackets a...
Red, White and Blue….gill by joey monteleone | May 18, 2021 | Big Rig, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerRed, White and Blue….gill If there was ever a fish that represented the USA it’s the bluegill, hard fighting, spirited and found all across the country. Widely distributed and eager to bite bluegill can be big fun on any tackle but especially fly rods and light...
River Reveal | River Kayak Fishing Tips by joey monteleone | Apr 7, 2021 | Big Rig, Big Rig HD/FD, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, MayflyRiver Reveal Rivers and river system lakes all over offer incredible fishing and kayaking adventures. With the addition of current, unstable water levels and various water colors the puzzle of what baits to pitch at the bass is a tough one to solve. Years of river...
Keys to Kayak Crappie by joey monteleone | Mar 19, 2021 | Big Rig, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, JAdventures Main BannerOf all the beloved species of freshwater fish crappies almost always invoke a broad smile and the quick suggestion of a fish fry. Scattered throughout North America, known as specks, Cajun French call them “sac-a lait”, others speckled bass and many more titles. The...
Submerged Secrets | Kayak Fishing by joey monteleone | Nov 24, 2020 | Big Rig, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, JAdventures Main BannerAs winter draws closer many waters are subject to what is commonly known as a drawn down or taking water levels to “winter pool.” Generally complicating things for fish and fishermen, there is an upside to this man made phenomenon. Hidden gems in the form of bottom...
Finding / Fishing New Spots by joey monteleone | Aug 18, 2020 | Big Rig, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Instruction, JAdventures Main BannerFinding / Fishing New Spots The old reliable fishin’ holes are fun. After several season you establish a “milk run.” Launch, hit your first spot, move down the bank to the next, cast, catch and on to the next. In the search for new scenery and “fresh” fish it’s a...