Waterfallin’ by Brett Barton | Dec 25, 2017 | Creeking, Internationalisation, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesWaterfalls can be a lot of fun. Running waterfalls in winter can present other challenges you don’t think about until you’re on scene, like that log at the bottom being extra slick for setting safety. Or the rocks on the bank being iced over, making it...
TN KAST State Championship by Michael Ernst | Dec 25, 2017 | Event Coverage, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United StatesThis past year there were 10 fishing clubs that had memberships in the Kayak Anglers’ Society of Tennessee(KAST). Each club has to host at least 7 tournaments throughout the summer and then at the end of the season, the top 7 anglers, along with the angler that has...
Cranking up Smallies by ericboyd | Dec 23, 2017 | Coosa, Fishing, Internationalisation, Lure reviews, United StatesAirgun Hunting – hunting with airguns. Can it be done? Can airguns be used for hunting? The answer is yes, but there are some things to think about, and this short article addresses them. Are airguns humane? Yes, and there are two key areas to address....
Upper Sultan by Brett Barton | Dec 23, 2017 | Creeking, Internationalisation, rivers, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe Upper Sultan is a quality class IV+ trib in the Skykomish drainage. This section of river flows through remote canyons with many solid class IV and IV+ drops continuous in nature. The Sultan was originally dammed in 1965 to to supply local communities with water...
My Favorite Destination by Michael Ernst | Dec 20, 2017 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, United StatesIf I were to pick my favorite place to kayak fish, it would definitely be the marshes of Delacroix, LA. It is literally where the road ends down deep in the marshes of the Mississippi Delta. The scenery is absolutely incredible and the fishing is even better! First of...
Why Argentina Worlds Were the Best Ever! by Jessie Stone | Dec 17, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Creeking, Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, rivers, Trip Reports, Trips, United States, Whitewater, Wrap Ups, WW DisciplinesThese Freestyle Kayaking World Championships in San Juan, Argentina were particularly special for me. First, after Garburator Worlds, I honestly said to myself that I was not going to Argentina – it seemed far away and impossible to imagine going!! Second, I was not...
Its not over until its over! by Michael Ernst | Dec 14, 2017 | Event Coverage, Events, Fishing, Fishing Tournament, Internationalisation, Tournaments, United States, Wrap UpsThere is a lot that goes through my routine when I prep for an upcoming tournament. I always study a lot of contour maps and satellite images. I also will go over past tournaments and fishing outings in the area where the future tournament will be. Time of year and...
Fall Paddling Maine in the Rockstar at T wave by Adam Swett | Dec 12, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Antix, Internationalisation, Playboating, rivers, United States, Video, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesThe T wave is my favorite place to paddle here in Maine. This spring and summer the wave/hole never came in as the river was way to high for months, then went too low overnight. Bummer………… This spot is finicky with complicated pond levels and...
Eric Jackson- 2017- A Year in Review- Kayaking, business, family, fishing.. by ericjackson | Dec 9, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, Coosa FD, EJ, EJ Thoughts, Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterIt is hard to believe 2017 is coming to a close already. Christmas is on its way and most of the things listed on my schedule are in 2018. It is that time where I reflect on the year gone by see what I have accomplished, or not accomplished...
Louisiana Sight Fishing; First Red on the Fly by Ethan Funk | Dec 5, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Fly Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, Video
2017 World Freestyle Kayak Championships Wrap-Up by ericjackson | Dec 4, 2017 | 2016 Rock Star Competition, EJ, Internationalisation, the athlete, United States, WhitewaterThe 2017 World Freestyle Kayak Championships ended in fireworks, rain, and some epic rides last night. Held in the desert, with most days in the 90’s and dusty, we had a reprieve that included cool rains last night that threatened to close down the...
Chasing Louisiana Redfish by Ethan Funk | Dec 2, 2017 | Coosa HD, Fishing, Fishing Subjects, Internationalisation, Saltwater, Saltwater Fishing, Trip Reports, Trips, United StatesAfter a long year full of school and work I finally managed to get away for a few days with my father and many other members of the Jackson fishing team in Montegut, Louisiana. The seven-and-a-half-hour ride was grueling but it was totally worth it. The bonus for...
