I just want to “git bit” by joey monteleone | Sep 12, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, Fishbrain Premium Content, Fishing, Fishing Feature, Fishing Reports, Fishing SubjectsI just want to “git bit” There’s a popular theory among fishermen that BIG baits catch Big fish. Personally, experience has taught me that there’s some truth to that concept. Big fish don’t grow that large eating small meals. There’s also the physical side of that...
The reason for my stoke by JK Team | Aug 7, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Playboating, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesMy name is Tucker Troutman. I am 11 years old and I love kayaking. I started kayaking when i was three years old. Since then Kayaking has been such a journey for me. My dream is to become the best kayaker I can be. My grandpa is Eric Jackson, the founder of Jackson...
Coosa X Review: The ultimate river fishing kayak by Bill Durboraw | Jul 8, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing FeatureIt has been over a year since I got my Jackson Coosa X. Before doing a review on this kayak, I wanted to put in a lot of seat time to really put it through the paces and get the rigging dialed in. I am a “river rat” at heart. Kayak fishing rivers and creeks has long...
2023 – whitewater kayaking in Norway with 2 babies by capucinethomaslepine | Jul 3, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesIn 2023 I spent 44 days kayaking, which I am happy with considering I gave birth to our second child, and did not travel anywhere for kayaking. My boyfriend kayaked as much as me so that together we got 88 days which is not bad for a small-kids family! The secret is...
My Jackson Coosa X Fly Fishing Set-up by Darrell Olson | Jul 2, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, Fishing, Fishing Boats, Fishing Feature, Fishing Reports, Fishing SubjectsBeing a fly-fishing person, this style of fishing allows me to be a minimalist when it comes to kayak fishing. There is no need for a fishing crate as storage under the kayak seat provides satisfactory storage for my fly boxes. However, my Coosa X set-up is a little...
My 1st Adaptive Paddling Workshop by kylethomas | Jun 28, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Playboating, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesLast month I completed my first American Canoe Association (ACA) Adaptive Paddling Workshop in Washington State hosted by Adaptive Expeditions, REI, and the ACA. This three-day workshop aimed to provide an introduction to the information necessary to seamlessly...
Memorial Day Elk River Gorge by wildwildwes | Jun 27, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesHere in the good ole’ U.S. of A. Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff of summer on a long weekend for many. It is also a time to reflect on those brave men and women U.S. military personnel who gave their life in service to preserve the freedoms and liberty we...
10 Years of Paddlesports Volunteering by kylethomas | May 21, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Playboating, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW Disciplines10 years ago (May 2014) I became an American Canoe Association (ACA) volunteer. I was selected to be ACA State Co-Director of South Carolina with my soon-to-be friend Ethan as part of an initial cadre across each U.S. State and Territory. The ACA was founded in 1880...
Purposeful Paddling and Kayak Instruction by heatherherbeck | May 2, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Featured Post, River Running, Whitewater, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesI spend a lot of my time working with individuals on “purposeful movement” … Whether it’s in the gym or on the water, moving with purpose/intention and moving with the knowledge of “why” you want to move that way is important in...
NoliFest 2024 Beat Nightfall BoaterX Results by wildwildwes | Apr 24, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, River Running, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesNoliFest 2024 was a high water affair over the course of the weekend. We postponed the race with the river level peaking above +10,000 CFS on Friday and more rain in the forecast for the afternoon into the evening. We decided to rally the brave souls who still wanted...
Little White Salmon Race: Gnarvana or Nirvana? by Cashion Porter Shirley | Apr 22, 2024 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Featured Post, Whitewater Feature, WW DisciplinesThis year, I had the grand opportunity to spend a month in White Salmon, WA, to paddle new whitewater and compete in the 2024 Little White Salmon Race. In prepping for this trip, I had to choose between bringing my medium Gnarvana or Nirvana. Knowing the season in the...
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