The Story Behind the “Coosa” Name by Drew Gregory | Jan 2, 2011 | Coosa, Fishing, Recreational/TouringMany have asked, “What does Coosa mean” or “What is a Coosa?” Well, this blog post will help answer the questions behind the Coosa name and give folks some insight behind the development and design of the Jackson Kayak Coosa. The Coosa is...
First ever trip report and product review on the Journey from Jon Tobiassen in CT. by teamjk | Mar 17, 2010 | JK Team Posts, JourneyTrip report… by Jon Tobiassen I went out with 6 other sea paddlers on a mild day this past weekend. We paddled out of Groton, CT over to Fishers Island, NY. The ocean is still and a bit chilly, perhaps 40F but the air was a respectable 50F. Not bad given the winter...
City of Ann Arbor Canoe livery has an AMAZING kids kayak program! by teamjk | Mar 16, 2010 | Recreational/TouringCheryl Saam runs a great business for the city of Ann Arbor Michigan. As you can see, she has the ability to teach kids to kayak in boats that are designed to fit them. Sounds novel doesn’t it? Well, unfortunately for many kids first experience kayaking, they...
EJ’s Experience at NPFF- Fun Day- and Canoe Kentucky Visit by ericjackson | Feb 28, 2010 | JK Team Posts, Riviera, WhitewaterWhat would the attraction of going to Kentucky in February, with snow on the ground be for a kayaker, one might ask who has never been to the National Paddling Film Festival. The Bluegrass Whitewater Association puts on an incredible event at the Buffalo Chase...
Jackson Kayak to the Rescue! by teamjk | Feb 18, 2010 | Recreational/TouringWell lots of stories about ducks/swans and Jackson Kayak these days. The last one made it to Leno and the Today Show… This one made it to the local paper in Cincinatti. A huge high 5 to Mark Bersani and Loveland Canoe are for helping this fella get free from...
Drew Gregory looks good… if you are a goose by teamjk | Jan 24, 2010 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringDrew has a charismatic personality and is so comfortable on the water in his Day Tripper that some might think he was part of the natural environment there. This goose sure did. According to Drew: "I always knew the Day Tripper 10 (and 12) was a stable kayak...
Kayak Camping and Fishing with the family in Ontario by teamjk | Jan 4, 2010 | Day Tripper, Recreational/Touring, RivieraThis past fall, I was invited to join several families on a 3 day kayak camping/fishing trip in Ontario Canada… James McBeath did a great job pulling together several friends and their children to fire up a fantastic long weekend. Man-o-man what an awesome time...
Jase Bouldin pulls this huge Musky out if the Caney Fork in TN by Will Richardson | Dec 12, 2009 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringJase is one of our molders here at Jackson Kayak and he has been with the business since day one. This guy works his tail off for you to make sure you have the best kayaks in the market. But in his free time, this is what this boy is fired up for…. Fishing and...
Check out Drew Gregory's river bassin trips in his Day Tripper 10 elite! by Will Richardson | Sep 26, 2009 | Recreational/TouringSpur-o-Moment Bassin from BasserDrew on Vimeo.
Russell Vrhovac lands a 21" Red Drum from his Day Tripper Elite… With a little help from his pal Sam. by Will Richardson | Sep 25, 2009 | Recreational/TouringMarty, Hope all is well this summer. I have been doing a little fishing this summer but mostly getting ready for duck season with my new hunting partner Sam, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Her breed is a small one only getting about 35 lbs and 21” tall,...
Kayak Camping and Fishing. Some of the best fun and relaxation you can ever experience by Will Richardson | Sep 19, 2009 | Recreational/TouringI just had the pleasure of going to one of the best places to go kayak camping/fishing for a few days, Ontario Canada!!! The area is about 2 hours west of Ottawa City called Crotch Lake. Man o man, this is exactly what the mind and body need when it’s time to...
Russell is "off the hook" on fishing in the Day Tripper 12 Elite by Will Richardson | Sep 10, 2009 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringHere are some pics from fishing the other day. Sorry about the fuzzy image. The picture was taken while shooting a zoomed in video. Overall, we had 4 people in 3 kayaks and caught about 20 red drum, 3 or 4 croakers and 1 speckled trout. The other boat was part of the...
