Pike Fishing In The Lakes

by Sam Baxter | Jul 2, 2019 | Cruise FD, Fishing, Internationalisation, UK

I do love a bit of Pike fishing but I live on the north east coast of England and we aren’t exactly blessed with many Pike fishing venues. For me the best place is the UK’s Lake District national park across the country from me, it’s a stunning place...

Road to the Worlds

by teamjk | Jun 13, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, UK, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Name: Ben Higson What country are you competing for? Great Britain Favorite place to train? Nottingham and Cardiff (especially if it is sunny). If I am lucky enough to go abroad Millau How many World Championships have you competed in before? None, this will be my...

Sweethope 2019

by John Ord | May 24, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, UK, Video

Fly fishing from my Jackson kayak Kilroy at Sweethope Loughs for rainbow...

Fly fishing for Trout

by Sam Baxter | May 21, 2019 | Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, UK

As a rule I like my Pike & Perch fishing and when possible sea fishing for Cod & Pollock, however now and again I like to do a spot of fly fishing. I admit I’m not the best fly caster but I can do enough to ‘get the job done’ but that’s...

Kilroy Joy

by John Ord | May 16, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, UK

Finally….spring has sprung!! Well, kind of. I mean it’s warm enough to get the kayak out again with light enough winds too. Back to Sweethope lough fly fishing for rainbow trout. This trip was the first time out on my kilroy! A maiden voyage. I loaded the kayak...

Chasing the Plaice

by Mark Radcliffe | May 14, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, UK

The UK has a great tournament scene for kayak anglers, offering a variety of formats, venues and styles of fishing. Some of these have very large prize tables and attract up to 150 kayak anglers from around the country. Others have no prize at all but are fought over...

Rigging and trying the new Raymarine Element

by Mark Radcliffe | May 10, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Rigging, UK

Raymarine have been a long time supported of kayak anglers and kayak fishing events in the UK. The Dragonfly is probably the most commonly seen unit on kayaks here, and whilst I wasn’t a great fan of the Axiom when it was released, I was excited to try the new Element...

Squid Jigging in the U.K.

by Mark Radcliffe | May 2, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, UK

We have had some glorious weather over the last week which has seen me making a couple of sea launches in search of the Spring staple, the plaice. However, when leaving the tackle shop on my way to the launch site last Saturday the owner George suggested I take a...

JK FISHING TEAM EUROPE: JOHN ORD, UK

by John Ord | Apr 16, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, UK

Name: John Ord Hometown, Country: Morpeth, UK Instagram: www.instagram.com/johndavidord Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045459020 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLn99VWjgBju4r6q3W3PWGg Kayak(s): Kraken, Kilroy Future kayak: Coosa FD,...

Little Shredder Tim from Germany talks about Hurley Classic

by JK Little Shredders | Apr 7, 2019 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, Kid's Kayaks, Playboating, UK, Whitewater, WW Disciplines

Hurley Classics – H30 Legendary competition on the Thames in London The competition season started this year with a highlight. On 16 and 17 March 2019 the legendary Hurley Classics took place on the Thames in London. This competition is popular and well-known...

In Search Of Pike.

by teamjk | Mar 29, 2019 | Internationalisation, UK

Today was one of those days….. I had the opportunity to get out on the water today, the first Kayak outing of the new year! I was pleasantly surprised to see the weather forecast was looking favourable so i ventured out to an old freshwater haunt, one I had not...

Christchurch Grand Slam 2018

by Sam Baxter | Jan 7, 2019 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, UK, Wrap Ups

Back in September I returned to lovely Christchurch Harbour on the UK’s south coast to fish the annual grand slam kayak competition. I love this competition, unfortunately I missed the previous year’s comp due to work so was chopping at the bit to visit...