What the doctor ordered by Rich McDade | Nov 2, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, United StatesA little over a month ago my wife popped her Achilles tendon and brought our worlds to a screeching halt. Her climbing and training, done. I was acting nurse (no, that is nothing like playing doctor), homemaker, shopper, and everything in between. I was able to sneak...
Coosa Striped Bass Action by Evan Howard | Oct 29, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, riversHere is a video of me catching some nice stripers from my JK Coosa. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzCYnhelNbQ&feature=relmfu[/youtube]
Customizing Your Kayak by Melita Ganoe | Oct 25, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, River Running, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingEveryone has their own unique style, their own comfort zone, their own way of doing things. It is no different with kayak fishing and your tools of the trade … namely, your kayak. Center Hatch Modification: My wife’s Cuda 14 arrived last week and after...
SKA Lake Chatuge, GA Championship by Evan Howard | Oct 20, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing25 anglers, mostly sporting Jackson boats, took the field at the SKA 2012 Championship on Lake Chatuge, GA under heavy winds and stormy skies. The two day event was the culmination of a six event season across Georgia and Alabama with a brand new Cuda 14 and the...
desert camo Cuda 12 by Ethan Funk | Oct 18, 2012 | Cuda, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, rivers, SaltwaterI recently had the opportunity to paddle the new Cuda 12. When I pulled up in the driveway and saw the new desert camouflage on the kayak my heart skipped a beat! I could not wait to get that kayak on the water. That desert camouflage looked so great on the water! As...
Short Trip Report Red Deer River,Alberta by Stephen Laurie | Oct 17, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, Freshwater FishingAfter a few missed attempts due to conflicting schedules I was finally able connect with some of my kayak angling friends for a trip down the Red Deer River . The particular section we floated is home to walleye, northern pike, brown trout, rainbow trout, yellow...
Swimbait Striped Bass JK Coosa Style by Evan Howard | Oct 16, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, rivers, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingTrophy striped bass are one of the most sought after freshwater, game fish. For most, this means deep reservoirs, bay boats, down lines, live bait or jet boats and guided trips. Fortunately, the Spring and Summer months mean striped bass run up the rivers and...
2013 Cuda 14 and Big Tuna Hit the Water! by Drew Gregory | Oct 2, 2012 | Big Tuna, Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater FishingBrooks Beatty and I recently got in some 2013 Jackson boats and we just had to take them out! We already made a couple trips in the new Cuda 12, but it was time to check out the latest improvements to the Big Tuna and Cuda 14. So, we hit a local river with our...
A few Kayak Cart Tips by Rich McDade | Sep 21, 2012 | Big Tuna, Coosa, Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, jacksonkayak.com, rivers, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, United StatesA Few Kayak Cart Tips Getting a kayak cart can be a liberating experience, it opens endless possibilities to launch your kayak, it can also be the source of great frustration. You have to remember, haste makes waste! When it’s hot and the sun is beating down on you it...
Jackson Coosa Drag Chain Install by Stephen Laurie | Sep 7, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, jacksonkayak.com, Saltwater, Saltwater FishingI’m sure a lot of folks have already installed a drag chain on the Coosa but for anyone who hasn’t here’s a quick easy way to get one on your kayak. What you will need: · 1 Flexi Brand retractable dog leash, size small · +/- 1 FT Chain · +/- 1 FT Piece bike inner tube...
Wheeler Branch by Team Palovik | Aug 30, 2012 | Big Tuna, Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater FishingThis time of year in Texas is a little warm to say the least, so you try and find places that have some clear deep water and do some practice reentries on the kayak to cool off while fishing. This month Jason O’Brian of the Jackson STAR team for a local dealer,...
Returning to the Bow River,Alberta by Stephen Laurie | Aug 24, 2012 | Coosa, Fishing, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, riversReturning to the Bow River A Video showing some highlights and clips from my return to the Bow River after an unusually long spring run-off. I spent a few hours prospecting from Mckinnon Flats to the Carsland Weir with some great results. The trout were hungry and it...