Damon Bungard fishing for “Yankee Bonefish” in Lake Champlain with the Day Tripper Elites by Will Richardson | Jul 27, 2009 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringOH MAN, what have I been missing! Lake Champlain Carp, AKA Yankee Bonefish, are pure fun to fly fish for from a kayak. I’d read a few articles on how fly fisherman were beginning to target these guys, and now I can see why. Challenging, powerful, BIG, skittish,...
All Water / All People by Will Richardson | Jul 7, 2009 | All Water Rec, Recreational/TouringMarty, Wanted to drop you a note on the Allwater, after our July 4th weekend on Lake Nantahala. After getting on the lake and paddling around for a few minutes, my wife ( Christine) wanted to give it a try. Well, this was the last time this weekend I got to paddle it....
California Canoe and Kayak puts on the 16th year of their demo day in Sacramento by Will Richardson | Jun 23, 2009 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringHey Marty, The 16th annual “Paddlefest” in Sacramento at Nimbus Flat State Park was a success on Sunday with a great turn out and perfect weather, the Jackson DayTripper drew a lot of attention with the user friendly design and stable platform which make...
Check out our newest retailer and rental shop in Waterloo NY. Fuzzy Guppies! by Will Richardson | Jun 16, 2009 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringFuzzy Guppies is an exciting new business in Waterloo that caters to paddlers of all types. Want to go kayak fishing? Want to take the family for a leisurely paddle down the Seneca river? Or even just bring the dog for a nice calm day relaxing in the sun… You...
Check out the new skirts for the Day Trippers! by Will Richardson | Jun 9, 2009 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringTake a good look at the newest accessory for the Day Trippers. This is the perfect finishing touch to such a versatile kayak. Not only can you have the luxury and comfort of a totally open cockpit, but you can also close it up nice for when the wind kicks up or if the...
All Waters are at Dynamic Earth. Come demo them! by Will Richardson | May 27, 2009 | All Water Rec, Recreational/TouringLast week I was traveling to Western Missouri and was able to bring out some of the first All Waters to Dynamic Earth in Springfield. I assume they moved a couple of the ones I dropped off to their other location near Kansas City as well. Bottom line, they are ready...
Darren Bush and I get to paddle All Waters on Badfish Creek just outside Madison WI by Will Richardson | May 27, 2009 | All Water Rec, Recreational/TouringAfter 3 weeks of cool weather and lots of driving I pulled up to Rutabaga in Madison WI to meet with the owner Darren Bush, for a paddle with the All Waters. Man, that was such a good time. The weather was fantastic, warm and sunny. The night before we paddled, I got...
Great moment for Jackson Kayak. Shipping our first Sit On Top the RIVIERA!!! by Will Richardson | May 13, 2009 | Recreational/Touring, RivieraSo I am a bit fired up. The first Riviera’s were delivered to 3 outfitters. I personally drove out the first 50 Riviera’s to Shady Beach, River Ranch Resort, and Two Sons Canoe Livery today in Noel Missouri and the boats have turned out fantastic. This sit...
Great feedback from one of our outfitter/rental partners in Loveland OH by Will Richardson | May 8, 2009 | Day Tripper, Recreational/Touring, RivieraThis email came to me today from Mark Bersani, owner of Loveland Canoe and Kayak. It’s so nice to have our retailers and outfitters behind our business and willing to send in notes like this. Bottom line, outfitters are where a ton of people get their first...
A great day with buddies fishing and comfy backside with the Elites! by Will Richardson | Apr 7, 2009 | Day Tripper, Recreational/TouringI got out to shoot some photos for the Rec/Touring head honcho’s when I jumped into the Day Tripper with the sweet and cozy elite series seats. I said to myself at the start of the day, ahhh the sweet cheeks are wicked.. I don’t need any lawn chair in my...
Mission: All Water Shakedown, an on water look at the new All Water by Will Richardson | Apr 7, 2009 | All Water Rec, Recreational/TouringMission: I packed up the car with 2 all waters fishing gear and a topo map just in case. I met the boys at the local hangout and we tore off for high-water float fish from the Barron fork in McMinnville to the Collins River. We had no idea what the river would be like...
Debbie in Ontario sends in photos of Jake and the dog by Will Richardson | Mar 23, 2009 | Recreational/TouringThought you’d enjoy seeing some pictures of our dog and son in a Jackson Rec boat. I am a whitewater kayaker, and although I haven’t been on the water near enough since Jake’s been born. I really wanted to get him out on the water as soon as...
