Winter Smallmouth by teamjk | Jan 3, 2019 | Coosa FD, FishingAs the open water season begins to wind down and the cold weather moves in many kayak anglers find themselves shying away from going out in these less than ideal conditions. There is still a plethora of opportunities to get out and on some fish right up until first...
Topwater fishing by Chuck Bahan | Jan 1, 2019 | Coosa FD, FishingI love topwater fishing all year round in South Louisiana. Nothing like seeing a nice speckled trout or redfish explode on your bait at any minute. Some places I like to try are long runs with total trips averaging 10 miles. I used to hesitate making some...
HD to FD by teamjk | Dec 28, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingAbout a month ago I was fortunate enough to get a brand new Coosa FD. After getting out in it a few times including my final tournament of 2018 I have been nothing but impressed by this kayak. I feel like I must mention that I used to say that I would never put down...
My New Coosa FD – Do I like it? by stephenhrynewycz | Dec 27, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingHere is one kayak that I was expecting not to like. Why? Because, I have paddled a canoe, boat, or kayak since I started fishing when I was 13. I try not to carry any prejudice against anything or anyone as I go through the years but, let’s face it we all have some...
Testing the Coosa FD on a River by teamjk | Dec 18, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing, riversThe Coosa FD Is a very unique and versatile kayak so I thought I would give it a shot on a river. I’ve paddled the Coosa and Coosa HD down many rivers and they are both excellent boats for river fishing. With the FD being longer, wider and having the propeller...
Have it your way! by Jeremy Deanda | Dec 11, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingWe all know that Jackson Kayak has the best looking kayaks out there. One of the really awesome things about Jackson is they give you the option to make your kayak truly your own. For an extra $300 you can choose any of the colors in their palate and get a kayak that...
To Paddle or Pedal? by dustinnichols | Dec 10, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingThat happens to be an important question lately. To each there own is what I say, but let us look at both sides of the plate! With a variety of pedal drives from different companies hitting the market, there are many options for you to choose from. Along with hull...
Put a Spin on it. by stephenhrynewycz | Dec 10, 2018 | Coosa FD, Fishing Everyone has their favorite go-to lure that they just wouldn’t go without. For me that lure is a straight in-line spinner. After all the shortest distance between two points is a straight line (You and the Fish), and nothing does that faster than an...
IFA Championship 2018 by Chuck Bahan | Dec 9, 2018 | Coosa FD, Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, TournamentsIFA Kayak Championship was held in Grand Isle, Louisiana in October of 2018. It’s a very competitive tournament series with anglers representing over 6 states all along the gulf coast and Atlantic. I was using my Jackson Coosa FD and didn’t get to prefish...
Trout Challenge by Chuck Bahan | Dec 6, 2018 | Coosa FD, Event Coverage, Fishing, Tournaments, Wrap UpsBayou Coast Kayak Club (BCKFC) is one of the largest kayak fishing clubs in the country based in Louisiana. They have active members in the club from several states. One of our popular final tournaments of the year was Trout Challenge hosted in November in Point...
“It’s Cold Steel Time Again” Part 2 by Jim Ware | Dec 6, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingNo one knows what will happen tomorrow…. As the clock hit six a.m. I pulled out of my driveway and headed to the lake. My mind was filled with excitement. Yesterday I had one of the greatest days of bass fishing in my life. I was eager to see what this cold and rainy...
Subtle Steelheading by Jake Horne | Dec 5, 2018 | Coosa FD, FishingIt’s almost that time of year again in the Midwest where we’re fully locked into the icy grips of the polar vortex. With temperatures now dipping into the 20s and snow on the ground days on the water are few and far between. So when those random warm ups come you have...