Kilroy Initial Impressions by Evan Howard | Mar 13, 2014 | Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Kilroy, riversMy first fish in my new Jackson Kayak Kilroy was a chunky, Georgia spotted bass. This fine specimen clobbered a Bull Herring swimbait just minutes after launch. I followed her up with another stud, spotted bass which smashed a fast moving soft jerkbait. I had taken...
My First Lord of the Fork Race & a Look Ahead to the Green Race! by wildwildwes | Mar 12, 2014 | 2014 Karma Unlimited, Creeking, Events, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Karma Unlimited, River Running, rivers, Team JK, Video, Video, Whitewater, Wrap UpsLast fall I had the distinct pleasure in racing in the 2013 Lord of the Fork on Saturday, October 25, 2013! To participate in this race had been a goal of mine 7 years in the making… And now I set my sights to try to beat my time this year and to participate as a...
Big Rig Stability / Fishability by joey monteleone | Mar 11, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Freshwater, riversCelebrated Saturday February 22nd as my birthday and the maiden paddle of my new Big Rig. While the weather and water conditions were less than perfect the performance of the Jackson Big Rig was. Greeted with muddy, 46 degree water, current and occasional wind gusts,...
Up-ing Your Game by Herschel Finch | Mar 9, 2014 | Cuda, Fishing, Freshwater, rivers, United StatesOkay, so you’ve been fishing the local lakes and slow moving rivers for a couple of years in your new Jackson kayak (you *did* buy a Jackson…right?) and you’ve caught some nice fish. You’ve learned where some decent fish hang out and you’re pretty confident you can...
How to Install Casting Brace on Kilroy (Video) by JK Team | Mar 7, 2014 | Dealer, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Kilroy, rivers, Saltwater Fishing, VideoA few of us on the fishing team have adopted the Kilroy as our Inland Bass Yak. This yak won us over because of its lighter weight, speed, stability, comfort and fishability. The lack of scuppers makes this boat glide through the water smoother than its 12′...
Big Rig and Big Tuna Comparison Video by Chris Funk | Mar 6, 2014 | Big Rig, Big Tuna, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, rivers, Saltwater Fishing, VideoThis is a link to my first youtube video comparing the “swiss army knife” of kayaks , the Big Tuna with the Big...
Lumbar Support Love by Chris Funk | Mar 5, 2014 | Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, rivers, Saltwater FishingWhen the fish are biting like crazy, folks never worry about how comfortable their kayak seat is. Let the fishing be less than expected and you better believe an uncomfortable seat will be a factor. A paddlers back, shoulder and tail end will start to tell a different...
Full Circle with Jane Koopman by janekoopman | Feb 20, 2014 | rivers, WhitewaterTen years ago this fall I stood on top of a dam in Northern Maine taking in the stunning scenery surrounding me. I reflected on the paddling I had just done over the past 3 days on the waters that flowed from the base of where I was standing. Up in the North Maine...
2014 Saint Johns River Florida Shad Run…..Big Rig Style by Alan L Ryland | Feb 19, 2014 | Big Rig, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Freshwater, JK Team Posts, rivers, Saltwater FishingDecided to take up a friend’s offer to target the annual migration of American Shad which enter the Saint Johns River on Florida’s East Coast each Winter in preparation for spawning. This was the third time on the water for my New Jackson Kayak Big Rig and...
Post Flood, Pre Spawn River Fishing by Evan Howard | Mar 24, 2013 | Coosa, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater Fishing, riversThe theme for 2013’s river fishing seems to be swollen, silt laden, post flood flows many feet over optimal fishing levels. In my line of work, beggars can’t be choosers and prime fishing time, for me, is determined by off time rather than weather patterns...
First Smallie of 2013!! by Jameson Redding | Mar 20, 2013 | Big Tuna, Fishing, Fishing Reports, Freshwater, Freshwater Fishing, riversTook a short trip to one I my favorite Yadkin River holes last week. Lost one while messing with the camera, but manged to land my first smallmouth of the year!! Here is a short video for your...
Getting Some Good Karma! by wildwildwes | Mar 1, 2013 | Creeking, Featured Post, JK Team Posts, Reviews, River Running, rivers, Team JK, WhitewaterI have been waiting a while to give a review of the Jackson Kayak Karma L (Large Size). I have had my new white limon Karma L since late Oct 2012. I have made multiple runs in the Karma on: Upper Russell Fork River, Russell Fork Gorge, Upper Green River, Green River...
