Going with the Flow – Fly Fishing in Southeast Louisiana by Drew Ross | Nov 18, 2017 | Coosa FD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly FishingLast weekend was a perfect example of why I don’t make formal plans in November or December. My wife and her best friend planned to take the kids to the University of Arkansas Homecoming game. I had her blessing to go do guy stuff like hiking, camping,...
Good Weather Redfish by Ben Roussel | Nov 8, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, JK Team Posts, Kraken, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingI was not planning on fishing this past weekend, there was way too much going on for me to even consider it, but it’s funny how plans change. We took a family trip to Disney last week and I assumed that the long road trip back would have eliminated the desire to...
Going With the Flow by teamjk | Nov 5, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Tripper 12I decided to scout a new flow with a paddle up from a popular recreational launch. This flow is known for large bass 50 miles downstream, but would it still hold good fishing in an area mostly known for canoes and pleasure boaters? I dropped my trusty Tripper 12 into...
*Video* Fly Fishing tip to free a snag by Drew Ross | Nov 3, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, VideoIf you throw streamers and fish around cover you’re eventually going to catch a snag. Here’s a quick tip to help you free some of those snags while you’re fly fishing without having to go grab...
Video – Bass in the Cypress by Drew Ross | Oct 24, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Lure reviews, Mayfly, VideoHere’s a short video from a trip into Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge in Southeast Arkansas. Felsenthal is one of the those special places that doesn’t see many kayak anglers and I maybe the only one with who uses a fly rod. But the bass and gar...
Bass Fishing from the Mayfly by Drew Ross | Oct 4, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, VideoThe stability of the Mayfly makes bass fishing a lot of fun. Here’s a short video from two trips last week. The first day was frustrating with lots of missed fish and a few break-offs. But the following trip was fantastic. It’s always nice when that...
Video – First on the Fly by Drew Ross | Sep 19, 2017 | Family Zone, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, VideoA good friends son has wanted to fly fish for a long time. He’s loves to fish but has never used a fly rod. Last weekend, while I was out paddling I noticed a large Hex hatch that had the bream feeding like crazy. I called my friend and we made plans to fish...
*Video* Sight Fishing Grass Carp from the JK Mayfly by Drew Ross | Sep 1, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, Media, VideoThe weather hasn’t been cooperative here lately. Lots of rain and windy days have made sight fishing difficult, if not impossible. But last week the weather got awesome for a few days and the fishing was on fire. The rain and cloudy days cooled the water on the...
Bully’s Bluegill Spider by Darrell Olson | Aug 26, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Instructional, Mayfly, VideoFishing from the Jackson Mayfly is not a challenge but an adventure. Some days I just take the Mayfly out for just a standard fishing trip with a spinning rod or a bait caster for either a saltwater species or a freshwater species. When I decide the adventure will be...
The addiction is real – video by Drew Ross | Jul 24, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, Media, VideoThose that like to fly fish will understand the addiction to sight fishing. It’s the hunt that we love. There’s something exciting about sneaking around in a kayak and waiting until you’ve located your target before making a presentation. Sometimes...
Why I Love the Mayfly by Darrell Olson | Jul 17, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Instructional, Internationalisation, Mayfly, Reviews, United States, VideoThe new 2017 Jackson Mayfly is a great all around fishing kayak in my opinion. The main feature of this kayak is that the Mayfly was designed for Fly Fishing. The deck is clean with no obstructions that create issues with fly line management. This includes the newly...
Wisconsin Fly Fishing Road Trip Video by Drew Ross | Jun 19, 2017 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Mayfly, Trip Reports, Trips, VideoLast week I took a road trip to Osceola, WI to tour the Bending Branches factory. Seems they have some big news about the new Angler Pro that they will reveal during ICAST in July. Sorry, I couldn’t convince them to let me share any pictures but they...
