Shoshone NYD 2019- The First Day of the New Paddling Season! by Holcombe Family | Jan 14, 2019 | Event Coverage, Events, Internationalisation, United States, WhitewaterNYD-Shoshone 2019 My wife Kathy keeps telling me this is ridiculous. We are driving away from the winter paddling Mecca of the South Eastern US to the frozen river winter wasteland of Colorado to go kayaking on New Years Day. Now I know exactly what I’ve gotten myself...
The OG Coosa by Rocky Ly | Jan 9, 2019 | Coosa, Fishing, Internationalisation, United States, VideoThe original Coosa is still one of my favorite kayaks from the Jackson Kayak lineup. It is light and handles great in swift water. The large front hatch allowed you to store rods, camping gear and much more. It was one of the very first kayaks to feature a high and...
4.0 Small Quick Impressions by crystalgustin | Jan 8, 2019 | Internationalisation, Playboating, Reviews, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater, WW DisciplinesUsually, I demo a boat before buying, however, this time I went ahead and made the purchase without ever being in one largely due to the fact that I waited on the previous generation and I was kicking myself. Being a small paddler, I had fears this boat would be too...
Bassin on the Fly by Evan Howard | Jan 3, 2019 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesCatching bass on the fly rod is my favorite technique. I still love the feeling of a bass t-boning a swimbait or smashing a spook, but nothing compares to the fight of a bass on the fly rod and the satisfaction of landing big bass on flies you tie yourself. My trip...
EJ’s Thoughts about life: New Year’s Eve- 2018… by ericjackson | Jan 1, 2019 | EJ, EJ Thoughts, Internationalisation, Rockstar 4.0, United States, Whitewater Like most people New Year’s Eve is a milestone for me. I write New Year’s Resolutions every year that focus on my biggest priorities of my life: Kristine, my Kids, my Athletics (kayaking and fishing) and my business, Jackson Kayak. ...
Securing your gear by Sean White | Dec 23, 2018 | Fishing, Fishing Instruction, Instructional, Internationalisation, United StatesKayak fishing gear is expensive. On any given trip I will load over $2000 worth of gear into the back of my truck. My typical gear includes dry suit, pfd, paddle, fish finder, battery, rods, seat and a myriad of accessories. All of which will be damp and smelly for...
Muddy Water Challenges by Evan Howard | Dec 22, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesSome days you just don’t catch them like you want. This was one of those days. On previous trips to this location I had landed many large striped bass and several trophy size spotted bass on topwater flies. With that success in mind, I tackled the float expecting some...
Kilroy in the Marshes by Evan Howard | Dec 20, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, Kilroy, United StatesJourneying down to my favorite place in the world, Grand Isle, LA, I hoped to have an epic, three days of fly fishing for redfish. The fish were present and willing to eat, but Mother Nature has her own ideas. The trip started with an all night 12 drive, beginning in...
Do you Really Love the River? by joshtidwell | Dec 19, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesThe fog lifting off the water at daybreak, the sound of the river as it rushes over the rocks, the wood ducks lifting off the surface as you round a bend, the roots of the streamside trees holding back the land, looking up at the mottled sunlight through the canopy as...
Kayaking Fundamental: Posture by Greg Parker | Dec 19, 2018 | Fitness, Internationalisation, United States, Video, WhitewaterThis video gives insight into spine mobility and posture which can help with all aspects of kayaking. The video may seem a little abstract and is definitely cerebral, but those who understand, practice, and apply these concepts will improve their...
Choose your Weapon by joshtidwell | Dec 17, 2018 | Fishing, Internationalisation, United StatesAs a kayak fishermen, I know the pleasure of using great gear. My Jackson kayaks are excellent well designed boats. The Coosa HD takes care of me in the rough stuff, and the Mayfly just seems to do everything else well. My Bending Branches Angler Pro does everything a...
Antix vs Mixmaster, the Slicey Boat Dilemma by dianegaydos | Dec 16, 2018 | Antix, Internationalisation, MixMaster, United States, WhitewaterSlicey boats have made a huge comeback! First available in the 1990s, these boats are back for round 2. A few people are dusting off their old beat up boats that live under the garage, but most are searching for the newest, best designs. Why paddle a slicey boat? The...
