Fly Fishing Challenges from a Kayak by Darrell Olson | Aug 2, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Reports, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, InstructionalNot too long ago I decided to get back into my Jackson Coosa X and show it some love. The weather that day was hot, almost bluebird skies with some white clouds, and of course very windy. The wind didn’t worry me as since I decided a little over 4 years ago to put my...
E-fish-N-C by joey monteleone | Jul 12, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Reports, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerE-fish-N-C The definition of efficiency; the ability to achieve an end goal with little to no waste, effort or energy. Many years ago, I incorporated this logic into my fishing and outdoor approach. Arming myself with basic items and shied away from anything...
Rivers the Untapped Resource by joey monteleone | Jun 24, 2024 | Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, JAdventures Main BannerRivers the Untapped Resource There are multiple reasons why certain people prefer lakes over rivers or vice versa. In making a case for rivers I have caught lots of absolute giants from river systems. On most lakes as late winter is giving way to spring, I have had a...
Kayaker with a Doctoring Problem – Podcast by Jessie Stone | Mar 18, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Featured Post, Instructional, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesKevin Cripps is a terrific interviewer, and I had a blast doing this podcast. It was a real trip down memory lane that brought me right up to the present! https://talesfromthecripps.buzzsprout.com/2019097/14351580
Prepare for the Invasion by joey monteleone | Feb 20, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, InstructionalPrepare for the Invasion 221 years ago was the last time it happened..the Invasion! The cicada hatch of the 13 and 17 year cycle, a co-emergence of the cicadas. With black bodies, redeyes and orange tinted wings the emergence is triggered by the soil temperature...
L-E-A-V-E Teaching Acronym for River Ferries, Eddy Turns, & Peel Outs by kylethomas | Jan 25, 2024 | Featured Post, Instructional, Intermediate Moves, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesTeaching kayaking since 2009, I’ve learned all sorts of different acronyms to remember when ferrying from Point A to Point B across river currents, entering a river eddy with an eddy turn, and exiting a river eddy with a peel out. These are essential maneuvers for all...
Winter Kayak Trout Fishing by Scott Brands | Jan 24, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Fishing Subjects, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerJoin Scott Brands as he takes the Knarr FD out for some wintertime trout...
Building Rolling Confidence & Reliability by Boyd Ruppelt | Jan 23, 2024 | Featured Post, Instructional, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesIs there really such a thing as a bombproof roll? Many people say it’s a myth, and they’re right that we’re all still in between swims. The truth is though, you can develop bombproof technique, unwavering confidence, and strong reliability with your...
New Year – New Year 2024 by joey monteleone | Jan 16, 2024 | Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Fishing Instruction, Freshwater Fishing, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main BannerNew Year – New Gear A new year brings new beginnings and the yearning for what’s new, the kayaking / fishing world has lots to offer. I continue to do ZERO with technology and electronics and spend my money and time with innovations that keep me safe, catch more fish...
Why You Need a Slice Kayak in Your Quiver by Hannah Ray | Dec 9, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesIn the spring and early summer, water is plentiful at my local and favorite travel-to spots. There’s playboating, river running, and river surfing to choose from…or do all three! As the season progresses into mid summer, the rains are fewer and far...
How to Hand Roll: Rolling a Kayak Without a Paddle by Boyd Ruppelt | Dec 6, 2023 | Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesThere are a lot of ways to hand roll and this only includes one or two of them, but my goal here is to give you a foundation for learning the skill on your own using a technique that works. You can also learn with hand paddles and webbed gloves if you need to get the...
The Backdeck Roll & Safety in Shallow Water by Boyd Ruppelt | Dec 5, 2023 | Creeking, Featured Post, Instructional, jacksonkayak.com, JAdventures Main Banner, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, Whitewater Instruction, WW DisciplinesEven if you know how to backdeck roll, you’ll want to watch this video for a modified version. The rule is simple, stay in the box and keep your elbows down. If you do that, the backdeck roll is faster, safer, and even better for shallow water and rocks than any...
